Rex Hudler Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 MJ was never better than a backup catcher and never will be. The combination of Alomar and Olivo is not only better this year, but is better for the Sox in the long run as well. 2 questions. what is your take on miles, is he the real deal or is he at best a minor leaguer. i wish him the best. i liked him since he was drafted, but i have never been able to get a good grasp on him. do you think olivio has the making to be in the bigs. with him arm and maybe his defense i think we can deal with him. it is his bat that everyone swoons on and i am not that impress with his batting. Good questions LDF.... I have said all along that this is the year that Aaron Miles has to prove that he can be a legitimate Major Leaguer. He has to show that he is not just a good AA/AAA player and just had a great year because of his slow ascent through the Minors (2 seasons at every level). Going into the season, I felt Aaron would likely end up like the latter. I still have my doubts, but he is obviously doing everything he can to erase not only my doubts, but everyone's doubts. I think this is the year that will tell you where he belongs. I have a question for you guys...... Let's say Aaron Miles ends up with the Sox and has a great year, then by the middle of the 2004 season is struggling and sent back to AAA and never makes it back. Where does that leave him? Was he really a career Minor Leaguer that made good when given an opportunity, but was really never good enough? Frank Menechino with Oakland comes to mind in this scenario. I believe Olivo will be an excellent catcher in the Big Leagues. I wonder how ready he is at this point, however. He will need some adjustment time. If the Sox are able to be patient, then he'll do okay. If they panic after he is only hitting .189 after 10 games and send him down, then I will worry how he will handle that. If all is going well for the Sox, then they can "hide" Olivo in their lineup as long as he is learning and progressing. If others don't produce, then it becomes harder to be patient with him. Just be patient with him and don't expect too big of things right away and in a few years, I think you will look back and think they did the right thing and all worked out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I have a question for you guys...... Let's say Aaron Miles ends up with the Sox and has a great year, then by the middle of the 2004 season is struggling and sent back to AAA and never makes it back. Where does that leave him? Was he really a career Minor Leaguer that made good when given an opportunity, but was really never good enough? Frank Menechino with Oakland comes to mind in this scenario. i say that if he made the club and did it for one yr and then goes back to the minors. i would be happy for him for making his dream and every young kids dream. to play in the majors just once let alone for a whole season. i am sure he would disappointed, but he can always look back and say with pride that he did make the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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