Re: Cards call up Ankiel
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Big time sluggers with poor OBP skills and high strikeout numbers tend to translate very poorly in the majors.
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If he could catch or play a decent 2b/SS his OBP wouldn't hurt so bad. I'm just struggling to see where he fits as a successful MLB player unless he improves significantly. Cust's OBP makes him a fine DH, but I can't really see Ankiel successful in that role without a much better OBP.
I sure hope he does make it somehow.
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