When he was drafted in the first round in 2003, Eric Duncan was a highly touted, local phenom. Since then his star has lost it's shine as he has languished in the minors due to injury and being rushed through the system.
With the injuries to Alex Rodriguez and , now, the offensive force that is Cody Ransom, the Yankees decided to bring Angel Berroa back into the fold to cover third. Last night, Berroa proved that his on-third-of-an-inning experience at the position just doesn't translate to the big league diamond, as he looked lost at Fenway making two errors. Plus, he actually looks like he could be Kenny Lofton's father.
Meanwhile, the 24 year old Duncan is off to a hot start at AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre while having the ability to play a serviceable hot corner. This is the shot that Eric Duncan has never been afforded by the Yankees after having pushed him through their minor league system way too quickly. He has shown the ability to hit the ball deep in his minor league career, and plays a decent third base. This, to me, is a no brainer. Maybe he fizzles, or maybe he plays well enough to become a trade chip as a left handed bat with power. After investing a much lauded first round pick on him, it is time for the Yankees to find out.
With the injuries to Alex Rodriguez and , now, the offensive force that is Cody Ransom, the Yankees decided to bring Angel Berroa back into the fold to cover third. Last night, Berroa proved that his on-third-of-an-inning experience at the position just doesn't translate to the big league diamond, as he looked lost at Fenway making two errors. Plus, he actually looks like he could be Kenny Lofton's father.
Meanwhile, the 24 year old Duncan is off to a hot start at AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre while having the ability to play a serviceable hot corner. This is the shot that Eric Duncan has never been afforded by the Yankees after having pushed him through their minor league system way too quickly. He has shown the ability to hit the ball deep in his minor league career, and plays a decent third base. This, to me, is a no brainer. Maybe he fizzles, or maybe he plays well enough to become a trade chip as a left handed bat with power. After investing a much lauded first round pick on him, it is time for the Yankees to find out.
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Any chance we could see if Duncan can play 3rd, pitch relief and MAYBE, just MAYBE, help make it so no one steals home this week?
That would be great....
Baby steps, my friend...
Anel Berroa is Kenny Lofton's dad...priceless! That has Jerry Springer written all over it.
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