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Took a little bit but they are inching closer too losing that ONeil tradeThis just in - Marco sucks. He’s no better than a number 3 or 4 starter on a team.... Sad that he’s our number one.
This offense is bad and the starting pitching is disappointing and the bullpen is overworked and mismanaged. Otherwise things are fine
Speaking of Bauers just got to see his warning track power. Made me reminisce of the Smoak daysFor all those prospects we wait for just remember Jake Bauer was also a high prospect for the Rays back in 2017(#6). He is now with his 4th organization.
His 2017 Scouting Profile:
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55
Bauers' impressive full-season debut in 2014 caught the attention of the Rays, who acquired him from San Diego after the season as part of the Wil Myers trade. He reached Double-A at age 19 the following year, had a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League as the circuit's youngest player and built on that success during his return to the Southern League in 2016, establishing career highs in most offensive categories before advancing to Triple-A in '17.
A left-handed hitter who has a knack for barreling the ball, Bauers employs a compact, clean swing that allows him to utilize the whole field. He hit the ball in the air and out of the park more frequently in 2016, and more power should be on the way as he develops physically. Bauers' advanced approach and feel for working counts drives his on-base skills, and he runs the bases well despite having fringy speed. Meanwhile, after playing first base exclusively during his first three seasons, Bauers made a smooth transition to right field last season while continuing to see time at his regular position.
That Bauers played over 200 Double-A games before celebrating his 21st birthday speaks volumes about his abilities as a hitter. Questions remain about his ultimate power ceiling, but the bat could have Bauers competing for playing time in Tampa Bay sometime soon.
Think they lost it the moment Jerry and Scott named him the ace as O’Neill wasn’t a full time starter but was still a HR every 6 games player.Took a little bit but they are inching closer too losing that ONeil trade
You’re welcomeSpeaking of Bauers just got to see his warning track power. Made me reminisce of the Smoak days