And I was like…Emilio!

     Through the Marlins first 6 games, Bonifacio is 14 for 28, with 9 Runs, 5 RBI, and 4 SB.  Obviously he is not going to keep this pace up, and could end up being this years Chris Shelton of 2006 (9 Homers in the first 13 games of the season).  From day one in 2005, Shelton was a hitting machine, only to finish the year with 16 homers in 115 games.  He was the most added player that first week, much like Bonifacio was the first week of this season.  But if Bonafacio continues to get on base, and stay in the starting lineup, he will produce.  His track record in the minors suggests he will steal (233 Steals in 6 Minor League seasons).  He needs to work on his K:BB, and raise his on base percentage from the minors.  In a young Marlins lineup with a lot of potential, I see Bonifacio stealing 25/30 bases with regular playing time.  Hanley Ramirez says, “He is the fastest player I have ever seen.”  So pay attention to him, while he could be this years Shelton, he could also pan out to be this years Willy Taveras (keep in mind Willy stole 68 bases last year).

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