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Ben E Lou · 04-06-2003, 11:29 AM

POSITION REPORT: Shortstop

Speedy 28-year-old switch-hitter Charles Wilson (5/5/9) returns for the final year of his contract. Wilson has stolen 40+ bases each of the last three seasons. Defensively, he's nothing special, with a "D" range and .968 pct. Backup John Blakemore (4/5/6) has "C" range and is also fast (B speed, B stealing). Blakemore may steal a few starts against left-handed pitching. We have TWO four-star prospects at SS, 25-year-old Ricardo Cazares (Good/Good/Avg) and 21-year-old Robert Pauli (Good/Fair/Avg). Cazares, the #73 prospect in the land, might just be ready now. His current ratings are 6/4/5, and he hit 87 with a .744 OPS in AAA last year. Like Wilson, he has "D" range. Pauli, on the other hand, (#92 prospect), has "B" range, but needs some seasoning. He hit .256 with a .619 OPS in A-ball.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Interesting situation here. I prefer a good defensive shortstop. If all goes according to plan, I'll let Wilson play out his contract this year, go with Cazares for the next few years while grooming Pauli, then be able to trade Cazares when Pauli is ready.

04-06-2003, 11:29 AM	#9
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	POSITION REPORT: Shortstop Speedy 28-year-old switch-hitter Charles Wilson (5/5/9) returns for the final year of his contract. Wilson has stolen 40+ bases each of the last three seasons. Defensively, he's nothing special, with a "D" range and .968 pct. Backup John Blakemore (4/5/6) has "C" range and is also fast (B speed, B stealing). Blakemore may steal a few starts against left-handed pitching. We have TWO four-star prospects at SS, 25-year-old Ricardo Cazares (Good/Good/Avg) and 21-year-old Robert Pauli (Good/Fair/Avg). Cazares, the #73 prospect in the land, might just be ready now. His current ratings are 6/4/5, and he hit 87 with a .744 OPS in AAA last year. Like Wilson, he has "D" range. Pauli, on the other hand, (#92 prospect), has "B" range, but needs some seasoning. He hit .256 with a .619 OPS in A-ball. OVERALL THOUGHTS: Interesting situation here. I prefer a good defensive shortstop. If all goes according to plan, I'll let Wilson play out his contract this year, go with Cazares for the next few years while grooming Pauli, then be able to trade Cazares when Pauli is ready. Last edited by Ben E Lou : 04-06-2003 at 11:30 AM.