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by **kemper5** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:46 pm

Big Teix has had 30 AB's now and has absolutely zero power. He has not yet hit a homer and has 3 RBI's.. When do we start getting concerned about this?.. If he go's 60-70 AB's with no homer, should we be concerned? Not sure it will happen, but it's a little bit concerning,

by **slomo007** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:49 pm

Absolutely not a concern. He has had some extremely well hit balls, and though they have not yet found the other side of the wall...they soon will. It's only been a week, give him some time. At least he doesn't look lost at the plate and is actually hitting for a very good average.

by **kemper5** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:01 am

I hear ya. I just hope it comes soon. He is hitting for a decent average, but need to catch up in power.

by **mikekim2121** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:30 am

It should also be noted that he doesnt have a single strikeout.

by **slomo007** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:32 am

mikekim2121 wrote:It should also be noted that he doesnt have a single strikeout.

I noticed that tonight, which is actually pretty impressive considering he had 124 Ks last year.

by **NikkiSixx** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:34 am

Its just a week into the season, when hitters like him slump early in the year (not saying he is in a slump by any means, but maybe a power slump is in the midst of happening), they normally light it up over the summer, take Teixeira in 2004 for example. The power will come, just be patient and dont sell him for less than he is worth.