Interested to hear Tony's take on this.
My gut feeling (and eye test) on this is that Adam, at his peak, was a little bit better center field (better reaction time and instincts) than Hays. But I think Hays has the tools (more speed & agility) to make more spectacular catches.
Yeah. That was awesome. A rocket. I think most of that was on Vlad though, he was out by a mile. Wilkerson and Mullins probably both make that out (although a much closer play).
He is so fun to watch right now.
I don't think they should sent him to the AFL when the season is done. I don't like the risk of him getting hurt just to get a certain amount of at bats.
#2 is fine with me. I think Bregman was a #2 overall pick.
Edit: He was. Also, Dillon Tate was #4 overall that year. I didn't realize he went that high.
1. Continue to add interesting and forward thinking coaching/developmental hires
2. Givens trade (I think he'll have the most suitors between Villar/Mancini/Givens)
3. Chris Davis buyout
With his track record of up and down seasons, I think we may be able to get a better return at the deadline next year (if he's having a good season). I'd be surprised if we could get anything of real value for him this off-season. Would love to be wrong though.