Again - no Matt in the weekend rotation to start the season. Anyone heard how he is doing lately? I thought he showed some encouraging progress toward the middle/end of last year, after battling through some arm fatigue after his strong freshman year, and then finding himself on a milk carton at the end of his sophomore year.
Perhaps Mike figures in at 1B/3B, and some mid-week starts/bullpen appearances again this year. He has provided some quality innings over the last couple of years.
I haven't heard much about either of them going into this season. It would be a real shame if we don't get production from these guys this year, and I would take it a step further in saying that it would be a major indictment on Erstad and Silva if these guys go missing again this year. Both very good prospects coming out of high school, and neither have really had their potential maximized over their first three years.
Perhaps Mike figures in at 1B/3B, and some mid-week starts/bullpen appearances again this year. He has provided some quality innings over the last couple of years.
I haven't heard much about either of them going into this season. It would be a real shame if we don't get production from these guys this year, and I would take it a step further in saying that it would be a major indictment on Erstad and Silva if these guys go missing again this year. Both very good prospects coming out of high school, and neither have really had their potential maximized over their first three years.