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Thursday, May 13, 2004
Halos/Evil Empire thoughts, part 3
- All things considered, one out of three in New York is pretty damn good. No matter what the final scores looked like it was a very evenly matched series- and that bodes well for the Angels, who are sure to be healthy someday. Right?
- People have been piling on me for my "DaVannon can be a star" remark, so I feel I must clarify. First off, I was very apprehensive about using the word "star." I wanted to say that he could be a good everyday player, but that's already true. What's better then a good everyday player? A star, that's what.
Also, I think I need to point out that the operative word was "could." Anything could happen. Monkeys could fly out of my butt. California could fall into the ocean. Ramon Ortiz could win the Cy Young. You get the picture?
Finally I think some people don't realize just how good DaVannon is hitting this season. He's suddenly discovered how to draw walks and is getting on base at a Bonds-esque clip. DaVannon's OBP is a ridiculous .426! Sure the sample size isn't huge, but 27 games aren't anything to sweep under the rug. He's also slugging .523 and Hardball Times has him creating 8 runs/game. That ties him with Vlad for third best on the club.
Yes, the sample size is small, but the fact remains that Jeff has drastically changed his approach at the plate. He's added a terrific eye to already decent power and speed. So now he has power, eye, speed, and a cannon for an arm. That's already four tools, so all he needs is to improve his instincts in the field and he'll be the definition of a five-tool player.
- This is off topic, but how bout' them Lakers!? I fancy myself more of a Clippers fan, but I was living and dying by those last couple of minutes. They tried their best to give the game to the Spurs, but still managed to come out on top. Can you imagine if this team would show up for the whole game? They'd be unstoppable.
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