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Dave Cameron

12:54

You should be sad you listen to Chris Russo.

Richie

12:55

I'll cheerfully go over for the Indian all stars. Tito's helping pick the team, and managers lovelovelove rewarding their guys in that regard.

Dave Cameron

12:55

The manager's influence has been wildly reduced.

They only get to pick a few players now.

Richie

12:56

Miggy wasn't a 'good young first baseman' either. A couple of young, good-hitting outfielders/third basemen/catchers etc. will find themselves starring at first in due time.

Dave Cameron

12:57

Sure, but there aren't really many great young hitters who also suck at fielding right now. Sano is probably the closest, but his K% makes it unlikely he ever turns into Miggy. Maybe Stanton ends up at 1B if his knees keep hurting.

Schwarber I guess fits.

Good Young 1b

12:57

Wil Myers is good and young, right?

Dave Cameron

12:57

He's fine.

Arenado v Bryant

12:58

Isnt Arenado's defense another plus for him in a debate against Bryant? Bryant is no slouch but I was under the impression that Arenado is an elite defender.

Dave Cameron

12:58

Arenado is a better defender than Bryant, but the defensive gap is nowhere near as large as the offensive gap.

Good Young 1b

12:59

Giving up on AJ Reed?

Dave Cameron

12:59

As a high-end player? Yes.

Alright, off to finish my Kiermaier post.

Thanks for hanging out everyone.

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