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screwball
03-02-2002, 05:40 PM
What do we expect in terms of stats from Eric Hinske (TOR) and Sean Burroughs (SD) this year? By all means toss in any other exceptional hitting talent that has a chance at serious at bats this year.
Thanks in advance

Bostonianboy
03-02-2002, 09:15 PM
in my opinion is see Hinske developing into a poor mans Corey Koske. He has good speed with some pop but his defense is questionable but what does that matter in rotto terms. if he gets 500 abs then he may hit 280-20-80 with 15sb or so. he will have to adjust to major league pitching but i dont see that taking long. he is a safe bet at a very thin position in the AL
Burroughs is in another world when it comes to talent and ability. He will eventually hit for power with good avergages, maybe even a batting title down the road. This kid has no ceiling. he even moved Neiven form the 3rd to 1st so he could play at 3rd. WOW. he is great already so grab him if you can.
But dont forget Hank Blalock. I feels as though he is the better of these three 3rd basemen. i see him as a George Brett or Wade boggs type hitter with power like Glaus. Eventually but not right away he will produce better than those other 2 studs. Even if he makes in the lineup this year in texas he will do well just because he will hit in that lineup near the bottom with lots of rbi opps. He would be my pick over the other two but you cant go wrong with the others either.
And just one more name, just remeber the name Tony Blanco in say 2-3 years. He is and will be a stud,
Sorry for my longwindedness. hope this helped

GO SOX

screwball
03-03-2002, 03:39 AM
eom

Fullabull
03-03-2002, 01:00 PM
Throw in Astro's Morgan Ensburg, he probably will beat out Chris Truby for Houston's third base job and enjoy a Rookie of the Year-caliber season.