QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 3, 2012 -> 06:37 PM)
I really struggle with how to view Saladino. On one hand, he possesses some very interesting skills: great defense, great baserunner, and a tremendous eye at the plate (and displayed real good power the past two years from a middle infielder). On the other hand, he is really struggling to make contact in AA with a poor average and lots of Ks. I guess worst-case scenario he becomes a utility infielder for us, but I just love his OBP skills and defense. At SS, he probably can get away with his poor contact rate and become a decent everyday SS.
I think the Sox have been making him take pitches in order to become more selective at the plate. Outside of increasing his BB total, the results haven't been encouraging. That being said, he's 23 and should start in AA next year. Plenty of time for Saladino to turn it around.