Bob Pompeani
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He got a deal that he deserved, and he's going to be, like I said, he's going to be the face of the team for a while.
I like them, but I'm going to temper it a little bit more.
Temper.
Go ahead.
Temper away.
I say 15 home runs, 49 runs batted in.
I think the average will be an issue for him to start as we're here at age 19, but I think you'll see 20-some stolen bases and really good defense.
No, but I know the expectations are high as they should be, but I just think the kid's going to need some time.
That's all.
We all do.
I think the other thing with him is he, to me, is the ultimate eventual leadoff hitter.
I think Cruz, while he's occupied that position, is better a little bit lower in the batting order.
Do you agree with that, or do you think it's going to stay the way it is with Cruz?
But eventually.
That's what I said too.
I was impressed by that.
It's 80 degrees.
They don't need you over there.
You'd be the happiest man on earth.
It's awesome.