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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz
both Moose and Hosmer are looking like AAAA players right now
good defense
hit well in minors but can't hit in the majors
yes,yes ... they might turn it around
still doesn't explain why virtually every player we have goes through an extended development time.
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What's so frustrating is you hear about the good defense that Hosmer is supposed to bring.. That he's going to win gold gloves good.
I will contend he will make a good play every so often, and he's a very good athlete as far as 1basemen go... But the guy consistently makes mistakes and misses balls that even above average 1basemen dig out routinely...
I think the myth of him being a great 1basemen is based on his athletic ability and the fact that he makes good to great plays from time to time... that his scouting report shows that he CAN make those plays and that he's going to grow into an excellent fielder... I certainly don't think he's anywhere near that right now, though. His consistency is just nowhere near what it needs to be. That's just my feelings on the matter...