I do agree with that. Help out the pitchers by having his defense in CF. Like I said above, I just checked out the high minors and there is no one deserving of that playing time anyway.

Exactly. At the moment, there isn't a better option for CF. It's easy to say keep Leury or May out of the lineup, but not so easy coming up with a replacement. For now, it is what it is. Hopefully mid-summer trades will bring back a quality OF prospect or two.

 

I found it intriguing that Garcia's Range Factor in CF two years ago was similar to May's Range Factor in CF last year. Maybe Willy has lost a step in the past two years? Would seem odd though for someone that's only 24. Either way, I don't see May as a great defender. If they want all defense and no offense, Engel is a better option than May.

Don't know why the Pirates moved Willy out of CF but I'd have to guess it's due in part to his lack of speed. I'm all for giving Willy ab's , just not from the CF position. I like his bat's power potential and his strong arm so he is intriguing and worth a look for a rebuilding team.

 

I do agree that Engel is a better defensive option but he's hitting worse than May right now. Sigh, there just aren't any good options for CF at this time.

Would love for Davidson to be getting everyday at bats between 3B and DH.

#Irrationalexuberance

 

#45%K-rate

#Irrationalexuberance

 

#45%K-rate

Well, if we're going to be bad (we will likely be), we might as well go all out.

 

Also, hastags don't work here.

Well, if we're going to be bad (we will likely be), we might as well go all out.

 

Also, hastags don't work here.

 

And are just stupid in general.

Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven.

Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven.

 

You got me.

Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven.

 

I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything.

 

Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht.

 

And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them.

I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything.

 

Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht.

 

And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them.

 

#shutupshipps

So what the hell is going on with Frazier?

I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything.

 

Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht.

 

And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them.

I use them in a jokingly fashion all the time because why not. #shutupshipps

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I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything.

 

Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht.

 

And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them.

I get uncomfortable whenever someone calls a hashtag a ht.

And are just stupid in general.

They make sense when the medium supports them and they're used appropriately (Wedding hashtags are far and away the most useful application of them), but not here.

So what the hell is going on with Frazier?

 

I would imagine it's oblique related but the flu WAS brutal this year. I avoided it but those I knew who had it were legtimately out 4-5 days and they were not people to overdramatize an illness.

So what the hell is going on with Frazier?

 

Seriously..dude must be quite ill.

May is horrible in CF. He turned an out into an inside the park home run yesterday. He has not hit a ball with authority and mainly just strikes out. Leury Garcia on the other hand has played a decent CF. Two big plays the other day. One with his glove and the other with his strong throwing arm.

 

There is an opening in CF for Moncada if he wants to earn it. He just needs to get off the idea that he can play second base at the major league level. He did anything but prove that during ST.

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May is horrible in CF. He turned an out into an inside the park home run yesterday. He has not hit a ball with authority and mainly just strikes out. Leury Garcia on the other hand has played a decent CF. Two big plays the other day. One with his glove and the other with his strong throwing arm.

 

There is an opening in CF for Moncada if he wants to earn it. He just needs to get off the idea that he can play second base at the major league level. He did anything but prove that during ST.

 

He has played 0 professional innings in the OF. While I agree he probably profiles pretty well in CF, don't think the Sox send him out there unless he proves he cannot play the IF at the major league level. Thats at least a full year away.

He has played 0 professional innings in the OF. While I agree he probably profiles pretty well in CF, don't think the Sox send him out there unless he proves he cannot play the IF at the major league level. Thats at least a full year away.

 

Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not?

Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not?

I'm guessing Grudz has 0 decision making ability when it comes to something like that.

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Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not?

 

Why? Let the guy play 2B for a while. Dude is still what, 21? If he can play a decent 2B, having his potential bat at that position would be great.

I'm guessing Grudz has 0 input when it comes to a decision like that.

 

Agreed.

A few years ago people were saying Anderson probably wouldn't stick at short. Can we stay away from making judgments based on watching a few minor league games of a hyper-athletic 21 year old?

Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not?

Lol...this entire post is a joke. Like most players, Moncada has a position he prefers, which happens to be 2B. I'm pretty certain he already said he'd be willing to play anywhere though. And the AAA manager doesn't decide what position the top prospect in the entire system plays.

Grudz answers to no one.

Scouts have considered more than a few games when they suggested that Moncada profiles as a Center Fielder. Among other things, he has tremendous foot speed which would be more of an asset at that position than it would be at second base. Yes, people said that about Tim Anderson, but Moncada's body type looks more like Mike Trout than Anderson's does. Moncada looks like is relatively muscle bound.

Perhaps third base if he wants to play the infield.

 

In reality, many young men that are Moncada's age don't like to listen to parents, teachers and coaches so I doubt he will. One thing I might try would be to tell Moncada that CF is there for the taking but second base may not be, especially by the time he is ready to come up. Saladino might nail down that spot down if he continues to play well.

 

 

Scouts have considered more than a few games when they suggested that Moncada profiles as a Center Fielder. Among other things, he has tremendous foot speed which would be more of an asset at that position than it would be at second base. Yes, people said that about Tim Anderson, but Moncada's body type looks more like Mike Trout than Anderson's does. Moncada looks like is relatively muscle bound.

Perhaps third base if he wants to play the infield.

 

In reality, many young men that are Moncada's age don't like to listen to parents, teachers and coaches so I doubt he will. One thing I might try would be to tell Moncada that CF is there for the taking but second base may not be, especially by the time he is ready to come up. Saladino might nail down that spot down if he continues to play well.

There is no way on God's green earth that Saladino nails down second base over Moncada.