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Bahama O's Fan Hangout Grand Counsel

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Alright, the question of the day:

When Machado and Hardy are back in the lineup, who do you want at 2nd?

For me right now I'd have to say Lombo. I am impressed with his defense. How many games has Schoop played 2nd, which he played in the minors? It's hard for me to pick tbh since Schoop could be much better at 2nd and not as lost as he looks at 3rd.

Been debated on many threads on the main forum.

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Alright, the question of the day:

When Machado and Hardy are back in the lineup, who do you want at 2nd?

For me right now I'd have to say Lombo. I am impressed with his defense. How many games has Schoop played 2nd, which he played in the minors? It's hard for me to pick tbh since Schoop could be much better at 2nd and not as lost as he looks at 3rd.

Ryan Flaherty. I want Schoop to go down for about a month. If Flaherty is hitting and everyone stays healthy, maybe longer.

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