MLB Glamor boys in 1st Playoffs

Runscott · #1 10-06-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

Scott, I hope you don't think my intention was to compare Cedeno to Trout

I was referring to the similar level of hype surrounding Cedeno early in his career. Obviously he didn't quite pan out as many thought he would. As an Astros fan I'm sure you remember the controversy that followed him as well. Although it's highly unlikely that he shares Cedeno's demons I only hope that Trout continues to impress as an athlete and as a role model. Baseball needs young stars who can reach the next generation of fans. I think there are a lot of exciting young players in today's game and Trout is the gold standard. Although their level of maturity is similar I think more highly of Puig's future than Harpers. He is more athletic and infinitely more entertaining. People forget Puig is only 23.

They also forget that Harper is only 21. I think you are right about Puig, but Harper is already sounding and acting more mature than when he first came up; Puig, not so much.

clydepepper · #2 10-07-2014, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

They also forget that Harper is only 21. I think you are right about Puig, but Harper is already sounding and acting more mature than when he first came up; Puig, not so much.

Well, remember that Puig is also undergoing culture-shock to the nth degree.

Runscott · #3 10-07-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by clydepepper

Well, remember that Puig is also undergoing culture-shock to the nth degree.

Raymond, that's a very good point. It will be interesting to see where all these guys are five years from now.

ooo-ribay · #4 10-07-2014, 08:52 AM

Whoops....my bad.....thought this was a Joe Panik thread.

Runscott · #5 10-07-2014, 09:48 AM

Interesting that Josh Hamilton said that he didn't think the Angels played poorly. I guess by "play" he wasn't including "hitting", as 2-37 from your three sluggers couldn't really be called hitting. Given that 2 of those 3 hits were HR's, you might even say they were "Dunn-esque".

clydepepper · #6 10-07-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Raymond, that's a very good point. It will be interesting to see where all these guys are five years from now.

I just can't wait to hear all the human trafficking stories that are going to come to light that involved Cuban Baseball players.

Runscott · #7 10-07-2014, 01:07 PM

Puig isn't in the line-up today.

ooo-ribay · #8 10-07-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Puig isn't in the line-up today.

just as long as Panik is!

Runscott · #9 10-07-2014, 01:46 PM

Kershaw and Carpenter are the keys, but...

Yo, Adrian! we need a game-winning hit today.

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