Not referring to the HISTORICAL, fielding-only version of Escobar, but the .781 OPS, 15 doubles in 130+ ab's version.

 

THIS year.

 

Career-wise, he's at only .646, or basically what Gordon Beckham has produced the past 3 seasons, more or less. A slightly better version of Andy Gonzalez, maybe.

 

But, if you honestly believe Saladino can come up this season and put up those numbers, then he should be starting somewhere in the White Sox line-up on a nearly everyday basis.

 

Eduardo Escobar is a slap hitting utility player who has had a hot start for the Twins. He has not suddenly turned into a guy who is going to put up 60 doubles in a season. Making that assumption and/or comparison is like comparing Brent Lillibridge to Greg Colbrunn based on his 2011 season.

Not referring to the HISTORICAL, fielding-only version of Escobar, but the .781 OPS, 15 doubles in 130+ ab's version.

 

THIS year.

 

Career-wise, he's at only .646, or basically what Gordon Beckham has produced the past 3 seasons, more or less. A slightly better version of Andy Gonzalez, maybe.

 

But, if you honestly believe Saladino can come up this season and put up those numbers, then he should be starting somewhere in the White Sox line-up on a nearly everyday basis.

 

So the one on a hot streak?

Eduardo Escobar is a slap hitting utility player who has had a hot start for the Twins. He has not suddenly turned into a guy who is going to put up 60 doubles in a season. Making that assumption and/or comparison is like comparing Brent Lillibridge to Greg Colbrunn based on his 2011 season.

 

I see a ton of Twins games living up here. Escobar is no longer a "slap hitter". He drives the ball quite well, better than I ever thought he would. No wonder the Sox hated to give him up. He is going to be a very nice player for quite some time.

Why is Bryant still in AA?? His numbers are out of this world.. Wish we had someone like that in the minors

 

The Cubs have literally zero reason to rush him. They are cruising towards another top 3 pick next year, and have no reason to start the kids arb clock.

Not referring to the HISTORICAL, fielding-only version of Escobar, but the .781 OPS, 15 doubles in 130+ ab's version.

 

THIS year.

 

Career-wise, he's at only .646, or basically what Gordon Beckham has produced the past 3 seasons, more or less. A slightly better version of Andy Gonzalez, maybe.

 

But, if you honestly believe Saladino can come up this season and put up those numbers, then he should be starting somewhere in the White Sox line-up on a nearly everyday basis.

 

I've always seen Saladino's realistic comparison as Tony Graffanino to Sean Rodriguez if everything clicks.

I've always seen Saladino's realistic comparison as Tony Graffanino to Sean Rodriguez if everything clicks.

 

 

I've also seen Ben Zobrist's name thrown out there as well as a (hoped for) comp.

 

If I'm wrong about Escobar not being able to sustain that level of success...then you can make the same arguments about Gillaspie, Flowers, Beckham, Davidson, etc.

 

For Sonix, if he really believes that Saladino now has a better profile (than Escobar) to be a super utility guy in the majors based largely on his success this season in AAA, we'll just have to wait and see about that.

I've also seen Ben Zobrist's name thrown out there as well as a (hoped for) comp.

 

If I'm wrong about Escobar not being able to sustain that level of success...then you can make the same arguments about Gillaspie, Flowers, Beckham, Davidson, etc.

 

For Sonix, if he really believes that Saladino now has a better profile (than Escobar) to be a super utility guy in the majors based largely on his success this season in AAA, we'll just have to wait and see about that.

 

I guarantee you the Twins would not even consider Escobar for Saladino. Escobar has won the starting SS job up here and is hitting with some authority. I believe you are correct, Saladino has a long, long way to go to be an Escobar. Maybe the Escobar of 2-3 years ago, but that is no longer the same player that goes out there today.