Royals!!

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by ramram

I'm saying he's about the only projectible on the team that has a shot if he continues at his current level. If you can't grasp that then you don't have any idea of the player.

Queto, no way. Love Zobrist but he has about as much chance as Buddy Biancalana.

Rob M.

Salvador Perez hasn't performed at anywhere near a Hall of Fame level at any point in his career. He's a good defensive catcher with some pop. But including him in the conversation of potential Hall of Famers is silly. If you want to look at potential HoF catchers playing now, Buster Posey is the measuring stick. Perez isn't even in the same galaxy as Posey.

Oh, and congratulations to the Royals. Very happy for them.

[ramram]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Salvador Perez hasn't performed at anywhere near a Hall of Fame level at any point in his career. He's a good defensive catcher with some pop. But including him in the conversation of potential Hall of Famers is silly. If you want to look at potential HoF catchers playing now, Buster Posey is the measuring stick. Perez isn't even in the same galaxy as Posey.

Oh, and congratulations to the Royals. Very happy for them.

Perez - 25 years old
3 time All Star
3 time Gold Glove
2 World Series
1 World Series MVP

I'd say that's worthy of sticking one toe in the door, yet knowing there's a long way to go. To deny that is to not have watched him over the course of a year. Outsiders just don't know what this guy brings. His biggest problem is that he plays so many innings and takes such a beating that his body likely won't hold up.

Rob M.

[Stonepony]

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[cardsfan73]

Originally Posted by ramram

Perez - 25 years old
3 time All Star
3 time Gold Glove
2 World Series
1 World Series MVP

I'd say that's worthy of sticking one toe in the door, yet knowing there's a long way to go. To deny that is to not have watched him over the course of a year. Outsiders just don't know what this guy brings. His biggest problem is that he plays so many innings and takes such a beating that his body likely won't hold up.

Rob M.

It takes a while for people to get what a catcher like Perez brings to the table. Same thing happened here with Yadier Molina. But one the national media got it, now they can't help but fall all over themselves gushing about Yadi. I feel like Perez is a very under rated player.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by cardsfan73

It takes a while for people to get what a catcher like Perez brings to the table. Same thing happened here with Yadier Molina. But one the national media got it, now they can't help but fall all over themselves gushing about Yadi. I feel like Perez is a very under rated player.

I served with Yadier Molina. I knew Yadier Molina. Yadier Molina was a friend of mine. Salvator, you're no Yadier Molina!

[ramram]

Originally Posted by cardsfan73

It takes a while for people to get what a catcher like Perez brings to the table. Same thing happened here with Yadier Molina. But one the national media got it, now they can't help but fall all over themselves gushing about Yadi. I feel like Perez is a very under rated player.

Scott - You hit it on the nose with the Molina comparison. Time will tell but Perez has the potential to follow in Molina's tracks, hopefully. Molina didn't gain traction until he had been around a while. Perez is only 25 years old.

Rob M.