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The sweet swing of Freddie Lewis

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The sweet swing of Freddie Lewis -
SFFAN Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 22, 2006
	April 24, 2008 2:10 am Score: 95
	George Foster in the making, only this time Cincinatti won't get him or the Mets
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captainkid Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 14, 2006
	April 24, 2008 9:58 am Score: 92
	I'm not sure who you're watching, but he's nothing like George Foster. Foster was a right-handed power hitter without much speed from what I can recall. Let's not compare Fred to anybody...let's just see how he develops.
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mischanova Reputation:91 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 30, 2008
	April 24, 2008 10:30 am Score: 91
	Is there another George Foster? Fred Lewis sure doesn't look like the one that played on the Big Red Machine teams. Actually, he reminds of Brett Butler, without the ability to steal bases. All of the Giants announcers have discussed the fact he isn't very good at learning to steal bases, has a hard time picking up pitchers' moves. So, my question is why don't they bat him in the #2 slot, behind Burris or Velez, both of whom do steal bases?
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rogue922 Reputation:82 Level:All-Star Since:Dec 18, 2006
	April 24, 2008 1:32 pm Score: 92
	They bat him lead-off for a saimple reason, he gets on base much better than either velez or any other option they might have. The guy is still young with respect to baseball savy, so things like his routs on fly balls and ability to steal bases/read pitchers should improve. The only concern is he is already 27, so his physical skills are at their peak now. But hopefully he develops some of the intuitive baseball skills a little more and can become a good player for the next 3-5 years.
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SFFAN Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 22, 2006
	April 24, 2008 6:11 pm Score: 95
	Ah, just what I expected, I said George Foster in the making, take a look fellas at Foster when he began with the Giants, yes he batted right handed, but man could he drive the ball when his sweet swing met up with the ball, but my key point, the Giants gave up on him, fellas, and the rest is history, but I don't think were gonna repeat it, Lewis is here to stay and will only develop
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SFFAN Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 22, 2006
	April 26, 2008 1:52 am Score: 92
	4/25/2008, Freddie rips a double, sweet, seems like a hit per game
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grant126928 Reputation:78 Level:Pro Since:Apr 16, 2008
	April 27, 2008 5:35 pm Score: 49
	Not only is his swing sweet, but he has the best eye on the team.
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