Jeremy Hermida Projection
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The Jeremy Hermida projection over at RotoAuthority.
My latest Hot Stove Roundup at RotoWorld.
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hermida is the real deal. he looks like he'll be something
Posted by: cubs2234 | January 19, 2006 at 10:14 PM
Certainly better than any Cubs prospect, that's for damn sure.
Posted by: Erikfromdabronx | January 19, 2006 at 10:17 PM
i'd say he's slightly better than Felix Pie. but not by much
Posted by: cubs2234 | January 20, 2006 at 07:45 AM
I think by a lot given the massive difference in plate discipline.
Posted by: RumorMonger | January 20, 2006 at 08:16 AM
Pie does strike out a lot...
Posted by: cubs2234 | January 20, 2006 at 08:17 AM
...and doesn't walk well
or steal well
Pie is a good prospect, but I certainly don't buy this superstar in the making talk.
The only player the Cubs have that comes even close to Hermida's discpline this year is Brandon Sing, and he's still an echelon down(although he could be capable of over 100 walks in 600PAs.)
If he was only 3 years younger, able to hit for average, and could actually catch a ball on occasion, the Cubs might have an answer, and a prospect. Instead they have a longshot fringe guy.
Posted by: Kirel | January 20, 2006 at 09:47 AM
agreed about hermida.. this kid is gonna be somethin else. i don't necesarily buy pie as a mega star either, but, i do think he'll be a real good player as long as the cubs give him another year or so to season. he's still only 21 so he has a little room to grow.
Posted by: junbun | January 20, 2006 at 10:59 PM