Watchin Jones since the first game of the 95 (i think) World Series, here is my opinion on him. He is a 5 tool player, who doesn't use his speed at all on offense. He takes a 450 foot cut every atbat, has as much natural ability in center as anyone has had since the days of mays and mantle. He has no desire to be a "complete" player like Griffey was in the 90s. Jones could easily be a 40-40 guy every year, but until he learns some discipline at the plate (which prob wont happen) he will never reach his full potential--he could potentially put up Pujols or ARod numbers if he would cut down on his swing a bit.
Ichiro would be PERFECT at the top of that lineup. You have him and Youklis, gettin on base then Papi, Manny, and Drew to bring them in. The first 5 guys in the lineup would avg scoring 5 runs a game.
I would move Ichiro to center. Without a doubt one of the fastest guys in the league, and a cannon for an arm. Maybe thas why Theo signed Dice K and Okay? Boston would have to change its name to Toyoko West.
What a nightmare it would be if Jones or Ichio was wearing pinestripes next season.
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