Two views on Gomez

Last update: January 30, 2008 - 9:49 PM

TWO VIEWS ON GOMEZ

Here's two early scouting reports on Carlos Gomez, acquired by the Twins from the Mets in the Johan Santana deal and the possible Opening Day center fielder:

NL CENTRAL SCOUT

"Gomez has a lot of talent. He has ability. He hasn't hit tremendously, but I would say he has a chance to do some things. He labors with the slider. There are about 400 other guys who have that same problem."

NL WEST SCOUT

"He's never hit for the power you want [to see in a prospect]. He has a chance to be a solid player, with a chance to be an above-average player. He kind of got his feet wet up there [last season], but he wasn't ready to be in the big leagues. There's still some growth that needs to be done with this guy. The ability to hit the major league breaking ball, that's everyone's challenge, and Gomez handled himself pretty well."

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