Nelson Cruz, Street & Smith Write up

[Roy31]

I thought I would just post this little write up about Nelson Cruz from the street and smith magazine 06 basseball season preview that I had sitting around my place.

Brewers Top Prospect #5

"Emerged as a legitimate power threat, hitting .289-27-89 between AAA and AA, but he must improve his strike-zone judgement. He has the strong arm required to play right field."

[Molina00]

Sounds like a pretty promising player. Can't argue with the strike zone judgement part though. He's striking out once in every 3 AB's so far. Of course he hasn't had much time yet.

[Roy31]

Funny, he won the prospect of the year for them last year. Could turn into a good 20-80 guy. Still scratching my head as to why they threw him into the deal.

[brewersfan19]

For the information on Nelson Cruz. I hope he does well for you guys!!!!!!!!!

[brewersfan19]

He was part of the deal because C. Lee and G. Matthews are both FA's at years end. I think the Rangers are just trying to protect themselves just in case one or both sign somewhere else. I think Matthews, Jr. is going to be more resignable than Lee just because Lee has better career stats, and Matthews is having a career year (if you catch my drift).

Or maybe the Rangers will just let Matthews go and focus on C. Lee.. Who knows. It is just a thought!!!!!!!!!

[Molina00]

He was part of the deal because C. Lee and G. Matthews are both FA's at years end. I think the Rangers are just trying to protect themselves just in case one or both sign somewhere else. I think Matthews, Jr. is going to be more resignable than Lee just because Lee has better career stats, and Matthews is having a career year (if you catch my drift).

Or maybe the Rangers will just let Matthews go and focus on C. Lee.. Who knows. It is just a thought!!!!!!!!!

After all Matthews has meant to the team this year, I sure do hope they can resign him. He has finally proven himself to be a quality everyday player and with his previous Ranger experience I don't think it is just a fluke. If Cruz works out like he is projected to that could be a pretty nice outfield of Matthews, Lee and Cruz.

[brewersfan19]

Yes, that definitely would be a nice outfield for you guys.....