Here's some footage of AAA hecklers witnessing Ank's struggles cerca 2001:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I3GnaUBKXtI

Obviously, Rick has become a valuable offensive weapon, but this video reminds us just how much he had to overcome mentally.   I rather like his offense as a centerfielder, but Rasmus is probably  better defender at this point and will take over whenever he is ready.  I definitely wouldn't mind having Rick play rf for us in the future.