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They really seem to like him in their NL prospect article (I'm quoting all of his segment as it's short and not the whole article):

 

Geovany Soto, C, Chicago Cubs

You won't find a more debated prospect coming into 2008 due to his out-of-nowhere production last season. Coming into 2007, Soto had done nothing to prove himself as a top prospect in Chicago's system beyond being an above average defensive catcher, batting a paltry .262/.344/.371 over his full career. And there's still reason for concern coming into 2008 when you take into consideration his high hr/f rate and low fly ball and contact numbers upon call-up.

 

However, one simply cannot discount the numbers he put up last season as a fluke. Not only did he lead the minors in batting average by a catcher (.353) and slugging percentage (.652), he also won the Triple-A Pacific Coast League RBI crown (109) and was named MVP of the league. And he was arguably Chicago's best hitter after his call-up, so he was able to excel for an extended period of time.

 

One secret to this success might be the dramatic weight loss Soto achieved before 2007's start. By losing 30 pounds before the season, Soto was able to get around on pitches more efficiently with his compact swing, as well as helping his defense wholesale. While one has to take pause that he has not done this beyond one season, where and when he's doing it cannot be ignored.

 

Combine with that the fact that Soto is all but guaranteed the starting catcher gig this year, and you have yourself a potential breakout player. His defense will keep him up (he had a 31% caught-stealing rate last season, which will translate well in the big leagues), and considering how long they toiled with Jason Kendall, if his bat is only half as good as it was last year, he's going to stick. Most quality catchers will go in the middle rounds of a regular 12-team, with the top three going way too early, making Soto a wonderful speculative pick at the end of your draft, allowing you to maximize on positional players with high at bat impacts.

 

460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

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CubColtPacer South Bend Cubs

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

Mark Grace could steal a base on Kendall.

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

Mark Grace could steal a base on Kendall.

 

Grace had 70 stolen bases in 8065 at-bats between the minors and majors. In 1/4 of the at-bats, Soto has exactly 2, and 1 of those was in rookie league ball. Grace stole a base in every year but 2, 1994 and 2003. Soto's already had 5 separate seasons where he didn't steal a base, including each of the last 3 years.

 

There's a possibility that Soto could steal the base if Kendall threw the ball away like he did many times last year, but I don't want to see him try. He is that slow. If Kendall got it anywhere near the bag, Soto would be out by a mile, even with Kendall's bad arm.

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

Mark Grace could steal a base on Kendall.

 

Grace had 70 stolen bases in 8065 at-bats between the minors and majors. In 1/4 of the at-bats, Soto has exactly 2, and 1 of those was in rookie league ball. Grace stole a base in every year but 2, 1994 and 2003. Soto's already had 5 separate seasons where he didn't steal a base, including each of the last 3 years.

 

There's a possibility that Soto could steal the base if Kendall threw the ball away like he did many times last year, but I don't want to see him try. He is that slow. If Kendall got it anywhere near the bag, Soto would be out by a mile, even with Kendall's bad arm.

But he lost 30 lbs!!!!

David GOAT

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

Mark Grace could steal a base on Kendall.

 

Grace had 70 stolen bases in 8065 at-bats between the minors and majors. In 1/4 of the at-bats, Soto has exactly 2, and 1 of those was in rookie league ball. Grace stole a base in every year but 2, 1994 and 2003. Soto's already had 5 separate seasons where he didn't steal a base, including each of the last 3 years.

 

There's a possibility that Soto could steal the base if Kendall threw the ball away like he did many times last year, but I don't want to see him try. He is that slow. If Kendall got it anywhere near the bag, Soto would be out by a mile, even with Kendall's bad arm.

 

It was a joke.

 

Dan Patrick could steal a base on Kendall. Happy? :)

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

Mark Grace could steal a base on Kendall.

 

Grace had 70 stolen bases in 8065 at-bats between the minors and majors. In 1/4 of the at-bats, Soto has exactly 2, and 1 of those was in rookie league ball. Grace stole a base in every year but 2, 1994 and 2003. Soto's already had 5 separate seasons where he didn't steal a base, including each of the last 3 years.

 

There's a possibility that Soto could steal the base if Kendall threw the ball away like he did many times last year, but I don't want to see him try. He is that slow. If Kendall got it anywhere near the bag, Soto would be out by a mile, even with Kendall's bad arm.

 

It was a joke.

 

Dan Patrick could steal a base on Kendall. Happy? :)

Dan Patrick ran a 4.48 40 at the 1968 combine

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460 AB, .281 BA, 19 HR, 66 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB

 

Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=3&articleid=29767

 

Where do I sign for that line???

 

Jason Kendall is in the NL Central. I'll be pissed if Soto only steals one base all season. :D

 

I don't know if Soto can even steal a base on Kendall. There are a lot of things he's good at, but speed isn't exactly one of them. I'd put him as the slowest player on last year's team. There's a reason that Soto spent 3 years in AAA and in that time stole exactly 0 bases :D

 

It was sarcasm. Since Soto is going to win the Triple Crown this year, stealing a base or not isn't going to matter in the big picture. :wink:

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Jeez, am I the only one who goes out of his way to fix screwed up quotes in posts he's replying to?

No - I do it too cause it annoys the bajeezes out of me.

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Jeez, am I the only one who goes out of his way to fix screwed up quotes in posts he's replying to?

No - I do it too cause it annoys the bajeezes out of me.

 

"Sweet Swinging Billy's" style of copy/pasting and totally avoiding the quote button at all costs annoys me.

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with the stealing stats he has then we shouldn't worry about Pie ever getting in late in the game

 

 

Does anyone else not have the foggiest idea of what this means?

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