Just for the record, I thought X-Man was fine during his Met tenure, but I wasn't a big fan or anything. I thought the Hernandez/Perez deal made perfect sense at the time.
It does seem like Xavier's off to something of a breakout year so far, though.
I was not a huge fan of xavier's as you know, for the simple reason that his splits at the time were horrible. He had a solid BA and HRs when there was no one on base and 0 outs, but when we needed him to be clutch his numbers were atrocious. I think at one point he was like 1 for 20 with RISP. Certainly his numbers this year, if they hold up, would be welcome on almost any team.
That guy sucks, though ;)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of another statement I may have to eat, Carlos Gomez just became the first Twin to hit for the cycle in 22 years.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I underestimated his greatness a bit prematurely??
Greatness? Just like the immortal Alex Ochoa?
ReplyDeleteI believe the two names you're looking for are Gregg Jefferies and Jay Payton (he of the 5-tool all-star notoriety).
ReplyDeleteOchoa actually cycled, though...and Payton has turned himself into a serviceable player.
ReplyDeleteJust for the record, I thought X-Man was fine during his Met tenure, but I wasn't a big fan or anything. I thought the Hernandez/Perez deal made perfect sense at the time.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like Xavier's off to something of a breakout year so far, though.
I was not a huge fan of xavier's as you know, for the simple reason that his splits at the time were horrible. He had a solid BA and HRs when there was no one on base and 0 outs, but when we needed him to be clutch his numbers were atrocious. I think at one point he was like 1 for 20 with RISP. Certainly his numbers this year, if they hold up, would be welcome on almost any team.
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