He might hit only .240 . . . At 29, he's not going to get any better. The attendant uncertainties suggest that we just stay away from this situation until the picture is a little less murky. After all, the more a guy like Matt Walbeck plays, the more likely he is to torpedo your chances. Imagine what 400 at-bats of a punchless .240 could do to your offensive stats.
Biggest risk is organizational impatience.
Already 24, strike zone judgment and catching skills need refining.