tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post2337908714514895480..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: Random thoughts on a shakey video of Travis SniderTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-19794330149544568292007-11-13T00:38:00.000-05:002007-11-13T00:38:00.000-05:00A little Zaftig, perhaps. but the important ques...A little Zaftig, perhaps. but the important question is will Travis remind me of Ricky from the Trailer Park Boys the way Hinske did (and still does).Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046759279815077216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-70188085798715563872007-11-12T15:45:00.000-05:002007-11-12T15:45:00.000-05:00He throws lefty, so versatility in the field will ...He throws lefty, so versatility in the field will likely never be his thing.<BR/><BR/>And you are correct, he is just 19. <BR/><BR/>Which is a little worrisome, because you have to imagine him getting a little bigger still...suddenly, Hinske-esque would look pretty good if he starts to look like Steve Balboni.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-4593201027178811492007-11-12T12:28:00.000-05:002007-11-12T12:28:00.000-05:00I'm pretty sure Snider is only 19. His swing is wa...I'm pretty sure Snider is only 19. <BR/><BR/>His swing is way different but I think it would be a bonus if he ends up like either Stairs or Hinske defensively. They're both pretty versatile and not complete liabilities in the field for power hitters. As long as we don't butcher his career by starting him at 2b (Stairs) or sign him to an overly-expensive contract after a fluke rookie year...halejonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705691174123402548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-27833545247890616842007-11-11T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-11T11:47:00.000-05:00Lets just say he kinda looks (and runs) like Matt ...Lets just say he kinda looks (and runs) like Matt Stairs.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825832415909564197noreply@blogger.com