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If he stays an Oriole all season, then I'm sure he will end up playing third more than he thinks. If/when the Beckham at 3rd experiment fails, Buck will slide him over to 3rd. 

 

p.s. If they find a good field, no bat utility infielder then I also think Buck will move Manny to 3B in late innings (once Buck has started Beckham at 3B long enough to prove even to Manny that there's a defensive drop-off with Beckham at third). 

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      By Aristotelian · Posted

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      By Sports Guy · Posted

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    • Tony-OH
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      By Tony-OH · Posted

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    • waroriole
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      By waroriole · Posted

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      By Just Regular · Posted

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    • Tony-OH
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      By Tony-OH · Posted

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