Buck or Jacoby

by Brick on Mar 30, 2008 10:36 PM PDT

I've seen both these guys play from the early stages in their careers. I wonder if with all the hype of Ellsbury, I'm unfairly but naturally wanting T-Buck to be the one with more potential. Marcel's has them as virtual equals, but with neither getting as many at bats as I think they will. I'm just looking for some insight because their immediate futures is somewhat of an enigma to me right now.

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Straight up, who's going to be more productive in 2008?

Travis Buck

57 votes

Jacoby Ellsbury

20 votes

77 votes | Poll has closed

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Offensively, I'd say Buck

but Ellsbury gets a bump for playing center.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008 10:43 PM PDT reply actions

Without diving into the abyss that is minor league stats...

I'm scared to find that Ellsbury is eerily similar to Reed. Am I falling into the trap that the people who have compared Pedroia to Eckstein have fallen into? (White, lefty centerfielder instead of white, small-portioned middle-infielder)

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by Brick on Mar 30, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

He might be similar to Reed

However that might not be a bad thing. Reed has(had) a good skillset and the type that would translate into a solid MLB player. Reed didn't live up to his potential, but his overall skillset is pretty solid.

Decent fielder
can hit for average, draw a few walks and get a good amount of doubles.
limited power
decent speed

If Ellisbury becomes what Reed SHOULD have been he'll be a solid player.

by MFAN on Mar 30, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions