Ricky Bennett
Ricky Bennett
looks ready shape
He's done everything we've asked. It looks like he's in shape and ready for 2006.
business gone numbers pleased
His win-loss numbers aren't that great, but we're pretty pleased with the way he's gone about his business and the way he interacts with his teammates.
ability above average ball energy guys hit jumps plays power shows stands system watch
He stands out in his uniform, and then when you watch him play, he's got ability defensively and offensively. We don't have many guys in our system that have the ability to hit for average, hit for power and play average to above average defense. He's a guy that shows those talents. That's what makes him exciting. He plays with a lot of energy and he's got some tools. The ball jumps off his bat.
far gets good keeps looking mature perspective teammate
He's a very mature kid. He keeps everything in perspective. He's not looking too far down the road. He understands he still has to do some things before he gets to the big leagues. He's good with the media, he's a good teammate and he's going to be big part of our future.
becomes chance gets good help hurt last lights stronger year
Last year before he got hurt he was lights out. He put up good numbers. I think he?s going to get better as he gets stronger and becomes more durable. I think he?s got a chance to help us in Houston.
ordeal question
The question becomes, do we re-sign him and take him through that whole ordeal again? We don't know.
everybody forgets goes hear hopefully last missed numbers year
You hear about Fernando and Jason, and everybody kind of forgets about Taylor, because he had surgery, his numbers last year were just so-so. He's missed some time. But he's excited. If he goes Triple-A, it won't be a disappointment. Hopefully things will go well in the spring, and we'll see what happens.