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Scouts view: observations and opinions from major league scouts

Sporting News, The, May 27, 2005

Alex Rodriguez looks very unsteady in the field. I don't know what's going on. He's certainly not Scott Rolen over there. He may not even be David Wright. ... The Phillies look like they're not sure if they're a good team. A lot of people think they're not as talented as in the past. They're almost carrying that onto the field.

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... Ivan Rodriguez is standing a bit farther away from the plate. He's getting pitched outside a lot, and he can't get to those pitches. ... I didn't think David Eckstein was worth three years and $10.25 million, but he's a winning player, a tough out, tough to strike out. He's always fouling off pitches, running deep counts. ... Reality is setting in on the Rockies' Matt Holliday. He's kind of like Greg Colbrunn. He's not going to be a power-hitting corner outfielder. ... As time goes on, I think you might see some managers mix in lefthanded hitters against Mark Mulder. I don't think you want him getting in a groove against righthanders all night. He's not overpowering against lefties. He doesn't have a real power breaking ball.

Scouts view: observations and opinions from major league scouts

Sporting News, The, May 27, 2005

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