Travis Snider

[Nolan]

So far the kid's looked pretty good and I think he has serious chance of making the team next year. Through 18 games he's batted .321 with 2 HR and 11 RBI's. He's still striking out at a pretty high rate but he's shown some composure and he really looks like he's going to be a very good hitter.

What do you guys think of Snider so far? do think he'll be on this team next year?

[Schad]

Stunned. When he was called up, there was no doubt in my mind that he would fall flat on his face...that's what 20 year olds who opened the season in high-A do. His 28.3% K rate is high (projected over 600 ABs, that'd be 170...and worse if he faced lefties), but not astronomical, and while his average is inflated by an abnormally high BA/BIP Snider is hitting for extra bases with enough frequency to convince me that it's not entirely a fluke.

Still, I'd like to see him start next year in AAA. Bring him to major league camp, definitely, and start him in the minors with a target of June and a mandate to improve his plate discipline. If he mashes, bring him up; if not, a full year in AAA and a 2010 debut (at age 22) is hardly stunting his growth.

[Dr Octagon]

I'm pleased with his play so far.

Let's hope he can be a full time contributor to the team next year.