Travis Snider's Two-Run Homer
This kid gives the impression that he was good two years ago, better last year, and potentially a very very good power hitter now, and that the Jays should give him more plate appearances (Overbay gets too many, to name one guy who regularly bats far above Snider in the order) by moving him up in the order, stop messing with him (particularly by making him follow Cito's Hackapottamus Plan of swinging early and often), and remove the threat of platooning him or sending him back to AAA Las Vegas if he gets "out of line" and does things his way.
Most importantly, Snider has to be reminded that playing in Toronto IS the majors, and not getting complacent because he plays here. I for one feel that Vernon Wells never reached his potential in part because he played in Toronto during his key early years and in his prime 27 and 28 and 29 year-old seasons.
I would not want to see the same thing happen to another young possible perenial All-Star caliber slugger. Keep an eye on Snider and see how the Jays handle him this year. His future development might be at a tipping point in this season.
James Ireland
www.jamesireland.ca
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Location:Fleet St,Toronto,Canada
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