X-Factor: Xavier Nady
by stillmonster on Nov 8, 2008 2:39 AM EST
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PrintI must admit I am slightly worried about Xavier Nady. Almost every Yankees fan has written him in for, at worst, the number 6 spot in the batting line-up. They look at his .330 BA and his .383 OBP and .535 SLG from the first half of the year and ignore both his statistics while with the Yankees (.268/.320/.474) and his career stats (.280/.335/.458) in 7 big league seasons. I think it is foolish to assume his numbers simply replace Abreu in the outfield. I do want Abreu gone, but not if the organization thinks Nady can replace his numbers. Ideally, Nady should be the second worst hitter on the team (behind whoever is in center), but I don't think Yankees or their fans view him so low on the pecking order. Is anyone else concerned the Nady isn't really a good player? Maybe I am just being pessimistic, but I don't expect big things from the X-Factor this year.
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We believe he's entering his prime now.
Some players are late bloomers and hopefully Xavier is one of them. Atleast he looks like it.
I can definitely see a .300 25 95 season or something..
by schmosterballs92 on Nov 8, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions
me neither
which is why we should sign at least one of Manny/Tex. i’m expecting around: .280/.340/.480 from Nady. decent, but nothing special from a corner OFer.
Agreed.
That’s partly why I wanted us to go after Holliday. I’m not sold on Nady, although I do like him. We do need to replace Abreu’s production, and also his eye at the plate. I’m curious to see what we end up with.
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