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I agree he could become a real diamond for us. I am not convinced he will get too much playing time. I don't want to see with him what they did with guys like Romero, where he rides the pine until we get a lefty on the mound. They love playing those lefty/righty, righty/lefty matchups, almost too much at times.I went with Haniger. Not sure why, but I think he may be the big surprise for the year.
I agree he could become a real diamond for us. I am not convinced he will get too much playing time. I don't want to see with him what they did with guys like Romero, where he rides the pine until we get a lefty on the mound. They love playing those lefty/righty, righty/lefty matchups, almost too much at times.
i guess we will see what actually happens. I hope he tears it up in spring and forces them to play him.Dipoto says he has first chance at RF and has penciled him in there...of course he said how much he liked Gamel and how he was the new LF to start the season and then went out and got Dyson (which I am glad he did).
Not silly at all!!! I am very excited to see O'Neill this season. I will be honest though, he is not the type of player I typically like because he does get K'd a lot. Flip side of that is he is still able to draw a walk which is good because it shows hes at least swings at strikes. I actually think he could project at the majors like a Jay Buhner with more athleticism.Call me silly, but I'm still most excited about O'Neill in spring training to see if he could finally be the first home grown all star prospect in ages..no offense Seager.
Not silly at all!!! I am very excited to see O'Neill this season. I will be honest though, he is not the type of player I typically like because he does get K'd a lot. Flip side of that is he is still able to draw a walk which is good because it shows hes at least swings at strikes. I actually think he could project at the majors like a Jay Buhner with more athleticism.
yeah i agree, I am a huge believer in home grown talent being the pathway to success and the Mariners have sucked at it for a long long time. And on the topic of O'Neill, I am not so sure he would be an all star at this point. Just being realistic and looking at what his strengths and weaknesses are he has holes in his game that I don't think are fixable based on his ability. He could however be a guy that has a very solid career and have an all star quality season here and there but I don't think he will be a perennial all star given his abilities, but absolutely could be a reason the Mariners succeed down the road.He may k more than any of us would like, but he is one prospect who has the potential to be an all star and the Mariners need to have a home grown all star. I love Seager and all but the Mariners need a bonefide home grown all star not just a fringe star.
We've had plenty off home grown all star prospects......that turned into all stars for other teamsCall me silly, but I'm still most excited about O'Neill in spring training to see if he could finally be the first home grown all star prospect in ages..no offense Seager.
yeah i agree, I am a huge believer in home grown talent being the pathway to success and the Mariners have sucked at it for a long long time. And on the topic of O'Neill, I am not so sure he would be an all star at this point. Just being realistic and looking at what his strengths and weaknesses are he has holes in his game that I don't think are fixable based on his ability. He could however be a guy that has a very solid career and have an all star quality season here and there but I don't think he will be a perennial all star given his abilities, but absolutely could be a reason the Mariners succeed down the road.
I like what JD is doing with the younger talent. I think we should start seeing improvements with homegrown guys actually being successful in the next few seasons.
Segura for me. That trade needs to work out for the M's. If Marte and Walker become superstars fine, just as long as Segura does what he's supposed to here.