Phils Send Golson and His Tools to Texas

For those holding their breath to see whether or when Greg Golson would make the big club for more than a cup of coffee, the wait is over. According to Rotoworld, the man with all the tools has been traded to the Rangers for John Mayberry Jr. RW's analysis:

So, in his first deal as a GM, Ruben Amaro Jr., a former major league outfielder and son of a major league infielder, acquires an outfielder who happens to be the son of a major league infielder. It looks like a win to us. Neither Mayberry nor Golson figures to live up to his billing as a former first-round pick, but Mayberry is less of a long shot. He hit .263/.316/.474 as a 24-year-old in the PCL last season. Citizens Bank Park would be quite kind to his power stroke if he can reach the majors. OBP will remain a serious problem, though. He should open next year back in Triple-A.

After the jump, Mayberry's top YouTube hit.

Comments

[Loqiel]

Thank God. Golson looked lost according to many scouts. I'm not sad to see him go at all.

[gootman]

At least he ran it out

[Justin Evans]

Not much of a move, but a Phillies win nonetheless.

Golson was extremely overrated because of his speed, but people forgot he had to get on base for it to be worth something.

[Reofelofe]

Хорошая тема, сколько вокруг непознанного!

[Michael C]

All my exes live in Texas.

Ex-crushed on speed merchants who can't hit, that is.

what was michael bourn's OBP this year?

[Mike H.]

Remember how toolsy Golson was when he was drafted? What a crock.

Translation of above is: A good theme, how much all around unrecognized! Take it as a compliment and have another shot of vodka.

Bourn's OBP = .288. Yeah.

[Nick D]

Riveting youtube clip, thank you Matt. Championshiiiip