What are your thoughts on this guy?? I\'ve heard he is more of a defensive SS with some 30 steal speed...

Would you take Elvis over him??

Also what are the thoughts on Elvis?? I think he is still relatively unknown. Will he start this year??

I missed the boat on Hanley a few years ago before his trade to Florida and don\'t want to make that mistake again...haha

kvh_1fan wrote:
I\'ll one up you - I traded Hanley as a throw in before his move to FLA :blush: hmy:


As for Alcides vs. Elvis

Some would say they are quite close - I tend to agree as anything can happen as far as a break out as these prospects \'figure things out\'

I have Elvis over Alcides. I think he is closer to being MLB ready. Alcides was known as a defensive gem with a little stick until his breakout at the plate last seaosn. 30 SB speed 10-15 HR\'s 290 avg is what I see of him at his peak (but remember I threw Hanley in! Porter Sucks!)

Elvis is a speedster - 50+ steals as a SS. Even a reasonable .280 avg makes him quite valuable. Think of Theriot with his 30SB\'s and decent avg.. Theriot is growing in popularity and is a decent fill - in if you miss out on the SS\'s with greater upside.

Again, between the two - I think Elvis\'s speed plays at the MLB level before Alcides\'s \'balance of speed and avg.\'

Good Luck