Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2003 I can't take anything Peter Gammons says all that seriously because more often than not, he will take a question asked to him about X player and spin it into a shill for the Red Sox. Ichiro is pure excitement, and really the first player from Japan who has not burned out or hit a bump in his development (Re: Hideo Nomo). I would take him in a heartbeat as my lead off hitter... if he had a touch more power, he would be extremely dangerous as he already can hit the ball to all fields. I liken him to Rickey Henderson, just with less power and maybe a touch more speed, if that's possible. Soriano and his counterpart, Miguel Tejada (if he can ever get out of that horrible slump he's in) represent a changing of the guard at second base, and A-Rod has always been sick... if he remains consistent throughout his career, whatever HR record Bonds set will fall by the beginning of the next decade. Hm, I'm getting a Baseball Stars team creation jones.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fallen Angel Report post Posted June 19, 2003 Again, maybe I'm just seeing things, who knows. Hell, I LIKE Soriano as a player. But I agree, he has strong forearms; to the point that he either a. masturbates 30 times a day or b. seems to me like he's on something. Yeah, he IS really thin, but he seems to me like he has a little bit too much muscle on that thin body, y'know? But no disrespect, of course. He is a very talented player. I just calls 'em like I sees 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 19, 2003 I liken him to Rickey Henderson, just with less power and maybe a touch more speed, if that's possible. Henderson walked 100+ times a year. Ichiro reminds me of a Japanese Tony Gwynn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 19, 2003 Again, maybe I'm just seeing things, who knows. Hell, I LIKE Soriano as a player. But I agree, he has strong forearms; to the point that he either a. masturbates 30 times a day or b. seems to me like he's on something. Yeah, he IS really thin, but he seems to me like he has a little bit too much muscle on that thin body, y'know? But no disrespect, of course. He is a very talented player. I just calls 'em like I sees 'em. I think Soriano's legit, but I'm still weary on him. Guys with such low walk totals don't fare so well. Not a dig on his talent, just past history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2003 which is even more scary, because Tony Gwynn was a monster are getting on base.. If Ichiro continues to improve, we might only be seeing the tip of the iceberg right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 19, 2003 Ichiro's done a good job adjusting his style after pitchers had somewhat of a clue how to pitch to him. Soriano is similar to Kirby Puckett at the plate. Puckett was a free swinger, but he was such a great bad baller hitter that's something I see with Soriano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
