April 26, 200421 yr He and Miles just needed a change of scenery. Miles is getting playing time and is hitting very well in Colorado, and Uribe is proving that he doesn't need Colorado's thin air to hit homers or drive in runs. It's a win-win for both clubs IMO.
April 27, 200421 yr He and Miles just needed a change of scenery. Miles is getting playing time and is hitting very well in Colorado, and Uribe is proving that he doesn't need Colorado's thin air to hit homers or drive in runs. It's a win-win for both clubs IMO. You are correct, so far. However, I like the chances of this deal becoming more favorable to us over the long term. Uribe could nail down that SS position for several years.
April 27, 200421 yr You are correct, so far. However, I like the chances of this deal becoming more favorable to us over the long term. Uribe could nail down that SS position for several years. Exactly, and Luis Gonzalez seems to be beatin out Miles for playin time lately. It was high risk for both teams, but both teams look to hav gotten sum reward, us more than them.
April 27, 200421 yr Author Miles is a not a ML material IMO. Uribe kicks his ass on Defense, on the pads and lately at the plate as well. And, at 24, there is a chance BB might actually, gasp, IMPROVE....
April 27, 200421 yr Agreed, I think Uribe is still a pretty raw talent. He's definitely got the tools but somehow never put it all together. He's definitely got tons more upside than Miles, I think Colorado just gave up on him.
April 27, 200421 yr Caught the replay of Sunday's game yesterday -- Specifically in the last AB -- Uribe in his stance/swing-type reminds me a lot of Albert Belle --- I'm not comparing thier offensive prowess -- but the way he swings the bat, he looks more like a Baby Belle than a Baby berroa to me.
April 27, 200421 yr Author I'm not comparing thier offensive prowess -- but the way he swings the bat, he looks more like a Baby Belle than a Baby berroa to me Uribe has similar mannerisms and stance to Berroa at the plate, not a fan of walks Both are SS and are toolsy-but-error-prone Both are Latinos of darker complexion Both have good speed
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