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Originally Posted by siberian khatru
greg schaum @Greg_Schaum
More from BG: the Royals F.O fear Myers is a bat w/out pop like a Nick Markakis, why they decided to trade him
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And here's why I know the Royals are stupid.
The problem with Markakis has never really been his raw power - it's been his approach. Markakis takes a very patient and line-drive oriented approach that sacrifices power in favor of working counts and trying to make contact. It creates more walks and fewer Ks for him, at the expense of his power.
Myers actually strikes out far more than Markakis did in the minors (and will in the majors) precisely because he's willing to give up the Ks in favor of a more aggressive approach at the plate.
If Myers doesn't hit for power, it will be because he doesn't hit
at all. He'd have to be a complete bust to not be a 25-30 HR hitter. His strength, approach and swing plane essentially demand it. He's like Moustakas in that regard - it will be virtually impossible for him to be a decent hitter without hitting for some power.
If the Royals are honestly worried that Wil Myers will be the next Markakis, I'm absolutely convinced they know nothing about this game.