Mike Olt-do you think this will be his breakout year?

dasiegel · 01-18-2013, 12:19 AM

Guy destroyed the minors but didn't play too much last year, is this his year to start at 3rd and put up nice numbers?

texas · 01-18-2013, 12:20 AM

youre nuts if you think Olt will even sniff third unless to give Beltre a break......

Giancarlo27 · 01-18-2013, 12:23 AM

hes probably getting traded

jmscoggin · 01-18-2013, 12:26 AM

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hes probably getting traded

Agreed. If he was as good as people think I would imagine Texas would pencil him in to start at 1st. The fact that they haven't really makes me wonder. Other than his power I am not sold and haven't bought into him.

death2redemptions · 01-18-2013, 12:31 AM

This guy may *someday* comply 30-40 home runs...he will also comply 150 strikeout seasons along the way with a batting average around .230-.250

hermanotarjeta · 01-18-2013, 12:34 AM

Mike Olt is going to be the next Albert Pujols,

sincerely,

Chris Davis

death2redemptions · 01-18-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Mike Olt is going to be the next Albert Pujols,

sincerely,

Chris Davis

Chris Davis had a pretty good 2012 season with Baltimore. .270avg .501slg% 33 HR 85 RBI (however 169 strikeouts and a low OBP)

texas · 01-18-2013, 12:41 AM

Wish we could get a package built around Olt for upton

death2redemptions · 01-18-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texas

Wish we could get a package built around Olt for upton

Rangers are no longer in the running for Upton, they said Towers was asking for too much and they are done trying to make deals. They declined an offer because Towers is looking for Profar and Rangers don't want to deal him.

Braves have been reported to be most likely candidates to get Upton...hell yeah, I hope it happens...get it done Wren!

texas · 01-18-2013, 12:45 AM

Upton brother's would be nice for sure but dont see it happening

jmscoggin · 01-18-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Mike Olt is going to be the next Albert Pujols,

sincerely,

Chris Davis

Completely agree.

Sincerely,

Chris Shelton

death2redemptions · 01-18-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by texas

Upton brother's would be nice for sure but dont see it happening

Personally I don't think the Braves have good enough prospects to match what the Mariners offered for him. Towers was willing to trade Justin Upton to Braves straight up for Andrelton Simmons but Wren declined that offer and I'm glad he did because Simmons is going to be a superstar, he has already been rated as one of the top defensive shortstops in baseball and has only played a little less than two months in the majors.

dasiegel · 01-18-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by texas

youre nuts if you think Olt will even sniff third unless to give Beltre a break......

I'm not nuts and never suggested it, but I did totally forget they have Beltre, I just wanted to know if people think he can be a player at that level.

og_monster · 01-18-2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

I'm not nuts and never suggested it, but I did totally forget they have Beltre, I just wanted to know if people think he can be a player at that level.

yea what Beltre did with the bat last season its going to be tough for olt to take his spot! but i think profar will take elvis andrus out of ss

Cornerstore · 01-18-2013, 02:07 AM

Olt could have a great second half of the season if he plays well in AAA ball, the rangers make a deadline deal to solve a weakness in their roster (injury/or just to bolster a spot) I could see him being delt pretty easily esp if the rangers are trailing but still in it to the A's and Angels. However, his AA manager said he could play multiple positions, including 2b, so if profar doesnt pan out you could see him take a utility type role letting beltre/kinsler (both who can be oft-injured) get some needed rest while still maintaining a power presence in that lineup.

slugger82685 · 01-18-2013, 02:11 AM

I dont think Olt will stay with the Rangers, I could see them trading him in a midseason trade. He won't play 3B with us and his value hurts if they tried to force him into being a 1B. I can see Gallo taking over 3B once Beltre's contract is up, he should be close to ML ready at that point and he has the higher upside if he can cut down is K rate.

jubjub47 · 01-18-2013, 06:46 AM

If he stays with the Rangers, his best shot at playing time would be at first. I think it's gonna be toygh to get time there though too.

dasiegel · 01-18-2013, 11:18 AM

ok so you guys do see him as being able to handle MLB pitching but just don't see a spot with Texas?

jmscoggin · 01-18-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

ok so you guys do see him as being able to handle MLB pitching but just don't see a spot with Texas?

I think he will be a .220 - .230 hitter with 30 HR potential but tons of k's. Think Carlos Pena.

texgator · 01-18-2013, 12:15 PM

THere are zero plans to start him at 3rd....there isn't even a plan to give him significant time at 1st. He proved to be an ineffective outfielder last season. Washington doesn't trust him. They tried to trade him in the offseason, but couldn't work out a deal. That doesn't exactly instill confidence that this will be his breakout year, does it?

texas · 01-18-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slugger82685

I dont think Olt will stay with the Rangers, I could see them trading him in a midseason trade. He won't play 3B with us and his value hurts if they tried to force him into being a 1B. I can see Gallo taking over 3B once Beltre's contract is up, he should be close to ML ready at that point and he has the higher upside if he can cut down is K rate.

Gallo will either be moved to first or outfield, his glove needs a lot of work look how many Errors he had in the short season......he has a VERY live arm and made throwing mistakes as well.......I think we should convert to pitcher 98+ on radar

711 Cards · 01-18-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jmscoggin

Completely agree.

Sincerely,

Chris Shelton

Don't forget about me.

Sincerely,

Kevin Maas

ShadeTree · 01-18-2013, 02:57 PM

Yeah Like everyone else said, he wont sniff 3B because of Beltre. They want to trade him but guess havent found the right deal. They have the same problem at 2/ss with Andrus, Profar and kinsler. They want Upton so why dont they just do the trade, Olt, Profar or Andrus for Upton, with the depth texas has not sure why they wont pull the trigger.

texgator · 01-18-2013, 03:04 PM

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Yeah Like everyone else said, he wont sniff 3B because of Beltre. They want to trade him but guess havent found the right deal. They have the same problem at 2/ss with Andrus, Profar and kinsler. They want Upton so why dont they just do the trade, Olt, Profar or Andrus for Upton, with the depth texas has not sure why they wont pull the trigger.

Because they think that's too much to pay for Upton...and I totally agree with the FO on that. Olt and Profar for Upton is robbery. I think they offered something more along the lines of Olt and other mid-range prospects like Perez. But they weren't sending their best two prospect or their All-star SS for freakin' Upton.

Artchie · 01-18-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by death2redemptions

This guy may *someday* comply 30-40 home runs...he will also comply 150 strikeout seasons along the way with a batting average around .230-.250

Adam Dunn all over him

01-18-2013, 12:19 AM	#1
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texas Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 1,633 Ebay is OverRATED	youre nuts if you think Olt will even sniff third unless to give Beltre a break...... __________________ Lewis Brinson PM if you pull any of his cards Riddle: I do no wrong when I am called out I talk smack than run to a moderator when you hurt my feelings...who am I?

01-18-2013, 12:41 AM	#8
texas Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 1,633 Ebay is OverRATED	Wish we could get a package built around Olt for upton __________________ Lewis Brinson PM if you pull any of his cards Riddle: I do no wrong when I am called out I talk smack than run to a moderator when you hurt my feelings...who am I?

01-18-2013, 12:45 AM	#10
texas Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 1,633 Ebay is OverRATED	Upton brother's would be nice for sure but dont see it happening __________________ Lewis Brinson PM if you pull any of his cards Riddle: I do no wrong when I am called out I talk smack than run to a moderator when you hurt my feelings...who am I?

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Cornerstore Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 5,060 chaagen333 cornerstore	Olt could have a great second half of the season if he plays well in AAA ball, the rangers make a deadline deal to solve a weakness in their roster (injury/or just to bolster a spot) I could see him being delt pretty easily esp if the rangers are trailing but still in it to the A's and Angels. However, his AA manager said he could play multiple positions, including 2b, so if profar doesnt pan out you could see him take a utility type role letting beltre/kinsler (both who can be oft-injured) get some needed rest while still maintaining a power presence in that lineup. __________________ Go check out my COMC page - lots of great cards/deals out there! RIP PAPAJIM Follow me on IG Chris_Cards_And_More

01-18-2013, 12:23 AM	#3
Giancarlo27 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 11,169	hes probably getting traded

01-18-2013, 12:31 AM	#5
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	This guy may someday comply 30-40 home runs...he will also comply 150 strikeout seasons along the way with a batting average around .230-.250

01-18-2013, 12:34 AM	#6
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,071	Mike Olt is going to be the next Albert Pujols, sincerely, Chris Davis

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slugger82685 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 5,452 happyjubjub slugger82685	I dont think Olt will stay with the Rangers, I could see them trading him in a midseason trade. He won't play 3B with us and his value hurts if they tried to force him into being a 1B. I can see Gallo taking over 3B once Beltre's contract is up, he should be close to ML ready at that point and he has the higher upside if he can cut down is K rate. __________________ Follow case breaks split between myself and Bluejet66: @splitcases

01-18-2013, 06:46 AM	#17
jubjub47 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 742	If he stays with the Rangers, his best shot at playing time would be at first. I think it's gonna be toygh to get time there though too.

01-18-2013, 11:18 AM	#18
dasiegel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 27,556	ok so you guys do see him as being able to handle MLB pitching but just don't see a spot with Texas? __________________ Board man. Board man gets paid.

01-18-2013, 12:15 PM	#20
texgator Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,832	THere are zero plans to start him at 3rd....there isn't even a plan to give him significant time at 1st. He proved to be an ineffective outfielder last season. Washington doesn't trust him. They tried to trade him in the offseason, but couldn't work out a deal. That doesn't exactly instill confidence that this will be his breakout year, does it?

01-18-2013, 02:57 PM	#23
ShadeTree Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Virginia U Posts: 1,707	Yeah Like everyone else said, he wont sniff 3B because of Beltre. They want to trade him but guess havent found the right deal. They have the same problem at 2/ss with Andrus, Profar and kinsler. They want Upton so why dont they just do the trade, Olt, Profar or Andrus for Upton, with the depth texas has not sure why they wont pull the trigger. __________________ Collecting Current Guardian prospects Go Cleveland!