blueNorange wrote:Quote me on this, Michel Abreu ... the cuban defector will make an impact. He's 34 years old(says he's 29), he's righthanded, has power, and plays 1B.
2 years ago he hit .330 in AA and he was a great ballplayer in Cuba, the game vs. Michigan he hit a 2 run homer to tie the game. IMO he should get the last roster spot and spell Delgado on some games since Delgado is a year older.
This is though if Abreu has a good spring which I think he will.
I like his nickname "the hitting machine", but I doubt he makes the opening team roster for a couple reasons.
1 - I think Gotay has locked it up. He hit almost 300 last year.
2 - Gotay can play more than 1 position, and Willie likes versitility.
but it would be nice to have a power hitting 1B waiting in the wings if Gado has another slow year.