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Point is. We don't need Flaherty on the roster solely because he can play SS, because we have two other players, when Manny comes back who can play the position. Even if just for a short period of time. If JJ would be out for an extended period of time and Buck/DD felt moving Manny or playing Schoop at SS wasn't the best idea. They COULD then recall Flaherty from the minors and play him at SS. It's not like we would have no one who has or could play SS before.

Unlike if we were to release Clevenger and have no legitimate backup catcher on the roster and expect someone who has never played the position to do it for multiple days.

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He doesn't have that many reps at third and his value has always been more with his bat then his glove.

Yeah, he seems to be hitting ok so it will be kind of interesting to see what they do with him when MM gets back. I'd kinda like to see RF get AB's at second this year but maybe Schoop will be the best guy to put at second base.

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Yeah, he seems to be hitting ok so it will be kind of interesting to see what they do with him when MM gets back. I'd kinda like to see RF get AB's at second this year but maybe Schoop will be the best guy to put at second base.

If he continues to fill out physically it's hard to see him having the range to stick at 2B. He needs more reps at 3B, hopefully that happens at Norfolk.

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Long term ... yeah, but i want the best team on the field this year.

It's hard to see him sent down if he continues hitting especially if Flaherty is the option they choose in his absence. I haven't liked Lombardozzi on the turn with the DP. Flaherty is clearly a better defender but how many chances does he get to see if he can hit?

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It's hard to see him sent down if he continues hitting especially if Flaherty is the option they choose in his absence. I haven't liked Lombardozzi on the turn with the DP. Flaherty is clearly a better defender but how many chances does he get to see if he can hit?

Well, that's what I'm saying. I'd like to see RF get the AB's but if Schoop at 2b gives us the best chance to win then we should go with Schoop at 2b. I like the job Lombardozzi is doing right now but he's just not very good.

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Well, that's what I'm saying. I'd like to see RF get the AB's but if Schoop at 2b gives us the best chance to win then we should go with Schoop at 2b. I like the job Lombardozzi is doing right now but he's just not very good.

Don't take that tone with me. Ok, angry PM coming your way. And is someone leaving me off the iggy list? Man, I'm cranky when my team loses. When did iggy become short for ignore? I thought he was just an odd looking singer.

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Don't take that tone with me. Ok, angry PM coming your way. And is someone leaving me off the iggy list? Man, I'm cranky when my team loses. When did iggy become short for ignore? I thought he was just an odd looking singer.

The Iggy list is kinda cute. Better than the Douche Bag list.

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