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On the other hand, the shortstop, who turns 31 in April, would not be leveraging any minor leaguers from getting a shot. He’s speaking like he’s a man expecting to go into the Hall of Fame, rather than what he is — at this point, a medium, but serviceable player. You know, Barry Zito's season is seamlessly like Edinson Volquez's, just with 60 less strikeouts, fewer disband, fewer slides, and more bunts given up. It's a gentle line between dominant and abysmal.