May 28, 200421 yr Before 30? One of the worst position players in baseball. After 30? Awesome. I have a feeling that whatever caused this magical transformation is the secret to success not only in baseball but in any endeavor. Makes me want to be more patient with Borchard and Crede, that's for sure.
May 28, 200421 yr Forgive my ignorance but what are you talking about. What team does he play for... I'm so lost trying to figure out who your talking about... What has he done thats so special...
May 28, 200421 yr Forgive my ignorance but what are you talking about. What team does he play for... I'm so lost trying to figure out who your talking about... What has he done thats so special... He plays for the Orioles. As far as what's he doing? He's only leading the league in Batting average, On base percentage, on base+slugging percentage, and runs. He's also 3rd in the american league in hits.
May 28, 200421 yr IIRC didn't he get off to a fast start last year before getting hurt, and limping down the stretch last year?
May 28, 200421 yr I can't believe a lot of people haven't heard of him. He was awesome last year as well but was hurt a few seperate times. He was my #5 pick in my AL only league. I expected him to produce. Sheesh, maybe Hawk is right!
May 28, 200421 yr Apparently it isn't just that newbie that doesn't know who he is, its also Brando.. its spelled Melvin ;p
May 28, 200421 yr Before 30? One of the worst position players in baseball. After 30? Awesome. I have a feeling that whatever caused this magical transformation is the secret to success not only in baseball but in any endeavor. Makes me want to be more patient with Borchard and Crede, that's for sure. Don't forget about Raul Ibanez either. He hasn't gone from being s*** to being one of the better players in the majors, but went from sucking to being a solid ballplayer all with pretty much one adjustment...shortening his swing just a little. Just another reason keeping Crede and Borchard is a pretty good idea. From what I have heard/seen, both have very long swings, which is why they struggle. If they shorten those swings just enough, they could be very good ball players.
May 28, 200421 yr I picked him up in the late rounds in my fantasy draft. I knew he was a steal, and he has been my most productive player this year with all the injuries to others on my team. He is a stud and can play any position.
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