Orange County Register: Angels Notes: Sean Newcomb soaks it in, Josh Hamilton status quo, C.J. Cron's wrist

[AngelsWin.com]

TEMPE, Ariz. – This time last year, left-hander Sean Newcomb was just starting his college season. Now, he’s sitting in a major league clubhouse, trying to learn all he can.“It’s pretty exciting,” said Newcomb, the Angels’ first-round...

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[Angel Oracle]

What is Cron capable of, if DHing for at least 120 games?

[maximus p]

What is Cron capable of, if DHing for at least 120 games?

I'm not high on him.  I'm guessing .235 BA with 15-20 HR.

[Second Base]

Why would you even say that? Last year was Cron's first on the majors and he still hit .260 with 15ish HR's in a part time role.

So you you think that despite never hitting for low average in the minors and not being that low in the majors, suddenly in a full time role Cron's power will all but disappear and his batting average will plummet despite becoming more familiar with pitchers and the level of play.

Where do you guys make this stuff up?

In a full time role, he should be similar to Trumbo in terms of production. .270-ish with a low OBP around .310 with 30 DB and 25+ HR's.