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I was thinking that too. That would be a lot of money for a DH, but I there's a chance he'll stay at 1B. But I think if a player came along that fitted for 1B, he would move to DH.
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I was thinking that too. That would be a lot of money for a DH, but I there's a chance he'll stay at 1B. But I think if a player came along that fitted for 1B, he would move to DH.
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Yes at least we're trying. All I ask for
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Meh, if Fielder can play first he can.
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I'm hoping this works out since we missed out on cespedes and puig.
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Seems some teams layed off because they don't think he can hit a major league fastball. This signing is all bat. If he doesn't hit, then yall are screwed because he isn't going to win you a game with speed or defense.
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Well was just saying fielder plays first Abreu can lol. I'd move Viciedo to 3rd also. Then get another outfielder. Also gota look for a catcher
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http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox-talk/scout-new-white-sox-slugger-abreu-best-pure-hitter-cuba
Scout on new White Sox slugger Abreu: 'Best pure hitter from Cuba'
October 19, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Scouts have tended to be divided on their opinions of soon-to-be-White Sox slugger Jose Abreu. Many will tell you the Cuban first baseman, whose record six-year, $68-million deal is pending a physical, isn’t an athlete and is limited to first base or designated hitters.
Others will tell you he’s a great pure hitter while some have concerns about Abreu’s bat speed and holes on the inner-half of his swing.
[RELATED: Sox still could have room for Konerko]
But one American League scout, who admits he’s “all in” on Abreu, likes what he has seen after he consumed as much video as he could find.
On Abreu’s swing: “This guy is the best pure HITTER to come over from Cuba. He also has immense raw power and given his patience and approach, will find a way to use it.”
On Abreu’s character: “He is an ‘excellent’ human being. His wife is a doctor and he is very intelligent. Very, very hard worker and motivated to be the best. You will love interviewing this guy. Immense maturity for a Cuban-born player has a special ‘x-factor’ personality.”
The scout continued: “I expect him to be an above-average hitter from day one and will really surprise some people as he adjusts to the league/culture.”
[ALSO: Hahn: 'Thome won't be Sox hitting coach, but will be a coach one day']
As for what White Sox fans can expect from Abreu, the scout thinks a .270-.290 hitter with 20-plus home runs. “Will drive in a lot of runs and bring a lot of on-base percentage value on top,” he said. “Chance at peak to be a .900-plus OPS guy. Wouldn’t be shocked if he hits .300 with 25-30 homers one year. I know that’s saying a lot, but I’m a big believer in the guy. … Time will tell.”
Scout on new White Sox slugger Abreu: 'Best pure hitter from Cuba'
October 19, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Scouts have tended to be divided on their opinions of soon-to-be-White Sox slugger Jose Abreu. Many will tell you the Cuban first baseman, whose record six-year, $68-million deal is pending a physical, isn’t an athlete and is limited to first base or designated hitters.
Others will tell you he’s a great pure hitter while some have concerns about Abreu’s bat speed and holes on the inner-half of his swing.
[RELATED: Sox still could have room for Konerko]
But one American League scout, who admits he’s “all in” on Abreu, likes what he has seen after he consumed as much video as he could find.
On Abreu’s swing: “This guy is the best pure HITTER to come over from Cuba. He also has immense raw power and given his patience and approach, will find a way to use it.”
On Abreu’s character: “He is an ‘excellent’ human being. His wife is a doctor and he is very intelligent. Very, very hard worker and motivated to be the best. You will love interviewing this guy. Immense maturity for a Cuban-born player has a special ‘x-factor’ personality.”
The scout continued: “I expect him to be an above-average hitter from day one and will really surprise some people as he adjusts to the league/culture.”
[ALSO: Hahn: 'Thome won't be Sox hitting coach, but will be a coach one day']
As for what White Sox fans can expect from Abreu, the scout thinks a .270-.290 hitter with 20-plus home runs. “Will drive in a lot of runs and bring a lot of on-base percentage value on top,” he said. “Chance at peak to be a .900-plus OPS guy. Wouldn’t be shocked if he hits .300 with 25-30 homers one year. I know that’s saying a lot, but I’m a big believer in the guy. … Time will tell.”
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To be honest, there's always risk with a player from out of the US.
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Absolutely. Now if we can get a McCann or Salty I'm happy. Would still like to move Viciedo to 3rd and get choo or another outfielder to go with De Aza and Garcia.
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choo is ideal for the obp
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