[Mick]

Shaw is basically Brandon Belt.  He doesn't have the speed to play any outfield slot but left, though he has a strong arm.  He has a long, looping, lefty swing, like Belt.  He walked 20 times and struck out 106 in 336 AAA at bats.

His line was .289/.328/.530/.858 in AAA.  He had 25 doubles and 18 home runs.  One triple, too.  No stolen bases.

I hope Shaw is deserving of your praise!  Left handed power is a good thing. But I think the only way Shaw gets up is if Pence or McCutcheon gets hurt.  Which I hope does not happen.

I say that because I think they view Shaw more highly as a prospect than they do Slater. So they are going to want Shaw getting more ABs and being an everyday player.

I think there is a solid chance he is the opening day left fielder in ‘19.

[quote author=BobK link=topic=18541.msg222006#msg222006 date=1516562995]
Again, LOL I believe Shaw is in the mix and if not in April then by June.

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[Mick]

Shaw is basically Brandon Belt.  He doesn't have the speed to play any outfield slot but left, though he has a strong arm.  He has a long, looping, lefty swing, like Belt.  He walked 20 times and struck out 106 in 336 AAA at bats.

His line was .289/.328/.530/.858 in AAA.  He had 25 doubles and 18 home runs.  One triple, too.  No stolen bases.

I hope Shaw is deserving of your praise!  Left handed power is a good thing. But I think the only way Shaw gets up is if Pence or McCutcheon gets hurt.  Which I hope does not happen.

I say that because I think they view Shaw more highly as a prospect than they do Slater. So they are going to want Shaw getting more ABs and being an everyday player.

I think there is a solid chance he is the opening day left fielder in ‘19.

[quote author=BobK link=topic=18541.msg222006#msg222006 date=1516562995]
Again, LOL I believe Shaw is in the mix and if not in April then by June.

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