Hawpe the real deal?

[johnsamo]

I know it's early but he's looking really good, even away from Coors. Just hit another dinger today. Any Rockie fans know thescoop on this guy?

[avsfan4ever33]

Probably the best raw power potential on the Rockies (aside from Helton). Hits both at home and on the road, and has a great outfield arm.

I think with the protection he has (Helton, Atkins, Holliday) its really helping him and will ensure he gets good pitches to hit.

I think he can be a very good ball player for years to come. Definetly showing a good start!

[rentz]

the amazing thing is he seems to be hitting better away from coors than at coors.

[Young 8]

7th HR

[5]

Probably the best raw power potential on the Rockies (aside from Helton). Hits both at home and on the road, and has a great outfield arm.

I think with the protection he has (Helton, Atkins, Holliday) its really helping him and will ensure he gets good pitches to hit.

I think he can be a very good ball player for years to come. Definetly showing a good start!

listen to avs - he's the cafe's resident Rockie guy.

the term "real deal" is subjective though. he does look like a player.

[shappy]

he does terrible against leftys though, the only downside

[x_Momentum]

he does terrible against leftys though, the only downside

mmhm, that is the only downside. other than that, he`s on his way to becoming a great hitter for years to come.

[avsfan4ever33]

Thanks 5... I try anyways. I can't say I'm as knowledgeable about the Rockies in and out as some people I know, but I'm definetly a die hard.

Hawpe hasn't faced lefties all that much. Just a sample size so far, but I think when he gets consistent ABs against lefties this year (tonight is the first lefty the Rox are facing as a SP!) he'll be decent.

[5]

Thanks 5... I try anyways. I can't say I'm as knowledgeable about the Rockies in and out as some people I know, but I'm definetly a die hard.

Hawpe hasn't faced lefties all that much. Just a sample size so far, but I think when he gets consistent ABs against lefties this year (tonight is the first lefty the Rox are facing as a SP!) he'll be decent.

Hey, you were one of the guys keeping me updated with the Atkins will-he-or-won't-he-play thread last weekend. He looks healthy to me...

[RedRain]

My best free agent pickup!