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Haha! Well, it does have a point. Its "Hope." Your posts also have a point. Its "Hate"

Worm Hunting - Blogs - Minnesota Twins News & Rumors Forum

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Booo! Why waste years without the hope of joy

I would have been crucified if I stated my opinion, which matches yours.

I don't think my projection is clownish at all. Please read: Worm Hunting - Blogs - Minnesota Twins News & Rumors Forum

No. I disagree. But I wont stoop to calling anything you have said clownish. I had 15 extra minutes: Worm Hunting - Blogs - Minnesota Twins News & Rumors Forum

I hint at how long I have been following prospects here: Worm Hunting - Blogs - Minnesota Twins News & Rumors Forum

I am not afraid to be disappointed about any prospect. I just do not fear being wrong, or over-rating anyone. Its a good feeling.

Worm Hunting - Blogs - Minnesota Twins News & Rumors Forum

To be considered a prospect that will be drafted in the top-20 of any MLB Draft is quite a feat. Nearly everyone cannot accomplish that on natural talent alone. It takes an extreme amount of sweaty labor that most people would not, or could not, endure. I want to hope beyond all hope that Aaron Hicks turns out just like Dennis Rodman. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3361[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]3362[/ATTACH] I’m sure your blood is boiling after reading that last sentence. So, please, allow me to explain this nonsense. One of my favorite winners of all-time is Dennis Rodman. The Worm! He could dominate a basketball game without scoring. Who does that? Nobody really does that, its exceptional to Dennis. Check it out y’all: What many casual Rodman fans may not be aware of, is that Dennis was a very late bloomer. Wikipedia says Rodman was 5’6 as a freshman in high school, but grew to be about 6’6 as a 20-year-old JUCO player. Amazing, eh? I am hoping Aaron Hicks resembles the entertainer and defensive-minded winner that Rodman was. But I hope not for the lifestyle and the wedding dress. Hicks was drafted 14th overall in 2008 out of a California high school. Another high school center-fielder, Torii Hunter, was taken 20th overall in 1993. That is hardly where the comparison ends. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3363[/ATTACH] Torii was an ultra-toolsy 1st rounder with everything a Puckett-replacement would need to navigate the minor leagues. But he struggled, and he spent three years at AA with very Hicks-like statistics (not much power). In fact, Hicks’ 2012 numbers were better than anything Hunter did in three seasons at New Britain. I was just a little guy when Torii Hunter was drafted, but I still remember thinking, “Six years!” after reading how long the experts thought he would take to arrive in Minnesota. Back then, six years seemed like an eternity. I wonder what type of MLB projections people had for Torii while he was struggling to figure out AA pitching? He may have been tabbed as a guy that would never hit .290 in a full MLB season. But Hunter surprised many by blossoming into a power-hitting 9-time Gold Glove Award winner. Can we expect Hicks to follow suit as a late bloomer, a la Rodman and Hunter? Will he become the next Twins CF to possess a Gold Glove? We just don’t know right now. But Torii has proven that it can happen LATE for a 5-tool prospect. And Rodman has proven that high-level defenders can win and entertain at an elite level. Here’s to hoping the best for Hicks, and the Twins! See Hicks here: http://www.milb.com/search/media.jsp?sid=milb&text=aaron+hicks&x=-1149&y=-218

Hunter never hit .300 in a full minor league season. He has since had seasons of .299 and .313 at age 33 and 36, respectively. I really like comparing Hunter to Hicks. Hunter never hit for power until about 24...so we will see if Hicks follows suit

Thank you for providing an example of how there are exceptions to nearly every statistical trend. Hicks may not have a better comparison as a player, than Torii Hunter.

.290 with 25 HR's and 35 Sb's is not an MVP season, in my opinion. All-Star yes, but honestly, its not that crazy of a projection. He is still just 23 and getting stronger. He can do it. But please...believe what you want. If that right is taken away from us, we are screwed.

Think what you want. Post what you want. I'll do the same. Try to enjoy your life, and not worry about disappointment too much.

I opine that... 1) .280/.360/.450 2) He needs to produce the numbers above, and play steady defense. A big year is not necessary. 3) Apparently, no one gets out of a full year at low-A for this organization. So, no. It would be normal. (Yawn) Which is more reason he does not need to have a big year in CR. He will be playing in the FSL in 2014 (probably the whole year, unless our corner OF's get traded) Crossing fingers he plays in AA during 2014

Lots of good points here. Well delivered too. I like your opinions on Eddie. In my opinion, Eddie is an elite hitting prospect. His shortened 2012 numbers combined with his winter league stats tell me to believe in what he can do. I don't think he is Mauer-caliber at the plate, but he sure could move quickly if Dozier, et al cant handle it.

My opinion is Sano, Mauer, Arcia, Rosario, Buxton...in that order...just because I am not sure if Buxton is going to be like Bobby Bonds or Cameron Maybin

Haha! Sprinkled them with magic dust. Love it. Yeah, its fun to imagine the best in prospects. Sorry if I am wrong. I just am not afraid to be disappointed about this kind of stuff. It really is a gamble with no consequences for losing...for me. Not for everyone.

Can't you see how that is debatable? How is he not elite if he is the #6 prospect in all of the minor leagues at 2B? (by MLB.com) How am I "wildly over-rating" his offense when its clear hitting is his strength? Your opinion should be noted, but not passed as absolute.

Wow. This post just blew my mind. HaHA

I wonder if Rosario can hit A+ pitching? Yes, he will. And next year, I wonder if Rosario can still hit in AA? Yes, he will. And the year after that, can Rosario still hit? Yes, he will still be able to hit the crap out of his peers. But, but, but, its an entire level-per-year he will be advancing, YIKES! Yes, it is. Don't be scared. I'm sure Eddie is not. Maybe Eddie envisions multiple level advancement for himself in 2013? Would you tell him, "that's not possible! You're too inexperienced on defense!" I mean really...if Eddie hits like O.Arcia did in A+ and AA ...what would be stopping him from skipping AAA and taking over 2B in Minnesota? His defense should be ready to go by 2014 since he has no doubt been working on things at 2B for at least 12 months now....with professional coaches and instructors...he's smart...he will learn fast. Give him the wings people.

I know. There are a lot of "IF's" in life. And these points you've made are debatable topics.

The Greatest Poster Alive sort of beat you to this idea. Its a good idea though. He just beat you to it.