radar303

Role player, specialist, clubhouse guy is one thing. My "small" point is simple... if Lew Ford is playing A LOT, the organization has a dearth of TALENT. 200 Plate Appearances would be a TON for him.

Other teams could have picked Lew off the scrap heap a number of times. The Astros are just an example. My point is that he hasn't the talent to a team that has aspirations. What I am saying is that just because he hustles does not make him GOOD and if he is playing a lot for your team, the team is not very good.

If Lew Ford is on your team and playing a good bit... you just can't be a very good team. He is a fill in, after thought and triple A fodder at best. He reminds me of Joe Orsulak, who was a fan favorite but in reality was not very good. Good story but not much talent. Just because plays hard doesn't mean he is good. If he was good wouldn't he be the starter in Houston?