How can we properly put the five-tool, terrific talents of
Yasiel Puig in perspective?  The term "freakish" has been used
to describe the abilities of the Los Angeles Dodgers rookie
outfielder. The connotation is not positive enough. Lose it.
"Otherworldly," has also been in play. It's understandable, but
Puig is clearly of this world, however unprecedented his talent
may be. That talent could fairly be described as extraordinary
and/or exceptional, but not extraterrestrial.  Comparisons with
Bo Jackson have been frequent. This doesn't completely work,
either. The speed, the power, the strength, the sculptured body,
that's all in line. But it may be that Puig will be a better
baseball player than Jackson. On the other hand, Puig is
probably not going to become a Pro Bowl running back in the
National Football League if the Dodgers have anything to say
about it. Bo Jackson will remain a solo act in the diversity of
his accomplishments, but thanks for trying.  Puig is in the eye
of the beholder now, with the wh