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Ben Zobrist

Astro and Zobrist fan here.

I have only seen Zobrist play in two games for the Hooks AA team before he was traded. I know he played good defensive SS last year but didn't hit that well.

My questions are; Do you think he is a viable option at SS for the Rays in the coming years? And, Do you think from what you saw last year he will be more comfortable at the plate next year? What shot does Talbot have for the Rays next year?

Any other info is appreciated as well.

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No, Zobrist won't be a long-term SS option for the Rays. He's better than advertised fielding-wise, but he's got nothing on the overall potential that Reid Brignac has shown.

However, I consider Benzo to have the potential to be an above-average Utility/pinch-hitter type.

Talbot, on the other hand, has a small shot to make the Rays rotation out of Spring Training. As does Niemann and Sonnanstine, as well. X did some great work with the Biscuits trio, last year, and I believe that one of them will land on the Rays roster out of Spring Training. Mitch has shown immense growth, in the last year, as a pitcher and his dominance in the Southern League playoffs can't be disregarded.

by Jacob Larsen on Jan 2, 2007 12:05 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good to see you over here, Shamus
I have seen you over at Crawfish Boxes before.

As for your question, I pretty much echo the sentiments of my compatriot, although you may hear more optimisitc projections depending on who you ask.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jan 2, 2007 1:14 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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