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by **hawgvike** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 4:39 pm

ok, 2nd year, isnt it about time that he started realizing his potential? 9HRs isnt exactly pleasing me so far, he's had 2 bombs the last 2 games but im skeptical if he can suddenly get hot. i hope he can breakout this 2nd half

by **JamesBond007** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:00 pm

I don't see why everyone is so down on Baldelli this year. He's roughly on pace for 20/20 and he's pushed his AVG up to near .300. A good 1 or 2 week hot streak from him, and think what his final numbers might look like. Don't forget he's had some nagging injuries this year, and he's what, 22 or 23 years old? I think he's showing a great deal and his future looks very bright. I'm glad i own him in my dynasty league.

by **Urge** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:37 pm

.285 15/15. Nothing special for an outfielder.

by **hawgvike** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:38 pm

seriously, lets atleast see some flashes of future 30/30 seasons from him

by **hawgvike** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:40 pm

seriously, lets atleast see some flashes of future 30/30 seasons from him

by **pomplona's finest** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:44 pm

He hasn't done much to be more than average, but I think he shown signs of potential. I wouldn't worry about his future just yet.

by **crip** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:47 pm

I agree with hawgvike...This guy is not playing to his potential...HE has great speed and he does not run..He has pop and he does not hit Homeruns....I don't get it....

He needs to live up to his hype and not keep giving us these less than stellar type years...2 crappy years in a row???

He should have shown us A LOT more in his 2nd big league season

Crawford sure did!!

by **CubsFan7724** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:08 pm

You want to talk about a guy not running and hitting at his potential? Paging Corey Patterson :-°

by **Lenny Dykstra** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:50 pm

i'll say he's been disappointing wasn't he supposed to be the next mickey mantle or someone like that?

by **hybrid** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 7:50 pm

I know what is wrong w/ him he is already 22? For gods sake he should be killing the ball!!

Do you really hear yourselves?

Why isn't he running? hmm maybe cause he has had quad injuries this year.

637 AB's last year 11 hr's
343 AB's this year 9 hr's

I'd say that is a definite improvement.

He needs more then 1 year before he lives up to hos potentional, not sure why all of you thought he would instantly be great. Maybe you are all spoiled by Cabrera or something along those lines.

P.S. He was never supposed to be the next Mantle, if anyone was put up to that high of status I believe Drew was earlier in his career.

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