Harrison came to the Buca as what seemed like a spare part along with big armed pitchers Kevin Hart and Jose Ascanio. Bot those guys are out of baseball, while Harrison is enjoying the best year of his career.
I had the chance to see Harrison a couple times at AA Altoona, and his speed and hard play were evident. Whether his glove could ever stick in the majors was a much more legitimate question, but he has put up a number of amazing plays both at third and in the outfield this year.
Guess it just goes to show you how crazy development can be in baseball. Should make for a fun end to the season.
Another star the Cubs let slip through their hands. (Yes, hindsight is 20/20.)
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, Nick. For every diamond in the rough the Pirates snag, there are 3 we gave away for nothing. I really didn't like the deal for the Pirates at the time - Grabow was a great lefty reliever whose career just suddenly...ended, and I felt like we sold low on Gorzelanny,
DeleteI'm with you on Gorzelanny. Of all the guys we got rid of that year, he made the least sense. I guess the front office must have really thought Kevin Hart was going to be good.
ReplyDeleteGotta say, I love watching this kid. He's completely exciting both on the basepaths and in the field.
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