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The value of Joey Gathright

After last night's performance, I am seriously wondering about the value of Joey Gathright.  All I hear is speed yet he is only 9 of 18 in SB attempts.  I would also think that his speed would help in the field but from what is reported, he isn't a great defender either.  

Perhaps he is one of those players with true athletic ability that doesn't translate into baseball skills.  He is only 25 years old which is young.  When does a team know when a player is an illusion?  Two teams have taken the bait of potential.  GMDM noted that the team needs to add a base stealer to the top of the lineup for 2008.  Wouldn't that be a description of Joey Gathright's main tool?  

So, Joey's value is  . . .

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