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Article: BURKS' IMPACT FAST, POWERFUL CENTER FIELDER A RED SOX RARITY

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April 29, 1988
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CHICAGO - Red Sox coach Al Bumbry finishes a 10-minute dissertation on the merits of prize pupil Ellis Burks, then smiles and says, "He can be what he wants to be. No doubt about it."

Ellis Burks is The Man. Much has been made of Mike Greenwell's sweet swing, Todd Benzinger's versatility and Brady Anderson's promise, but when teams tempt Lou Gorman with lefthanded pitching, Burks is tops on the Most Wanted list.

He can be what he wants to be. Burks is the whole package: power, speed, arm and instincts. He also is only 23, which makes him the youngest of Boston's baby bull outfielders.

Sox fans don't know much about Burks. He was recalled from Pawtucket one year ago today and ...

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