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Originally Posted by BWillie
Problem is who do we even have in the minors that can play third? Dont think Gio has the arm strength
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The Royals alternative option at 3B is on the roster: Danny Valencia.
This is exactly why he was acquired. If Moustakas continues to suck, and all indications are that he will, Valencia might find himself playing every day.
Infante could also play 3B, so if they trusted Gio's bat more against RHP than Valencia's, they could play Gio at 2B and Infante at 3B.
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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower
So, Bonifacio couldn't have played third base, right?
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This was one of many reasons to keep Boni. And one of many reasons they should have been able to find him enough PT to keep him from getting upset about not having "full-time" playing status. They easily could have found 2 starts a week at 3B, 2 in CF, 1 in OF, 1 at SS/2B.
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Originally Posted by Zeke
a bunch of career minor leaguers... Ciriaco, Paredes, and Donald.... at AA you have Cuthbert that isn't even close to being ready.
Let's hope Dozier hurries his ass along.
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Dozier is starting the year at Wilmington, where it's unlikely he puts up eye-popping numbers due to the home field (he is slashing .313/.389/.438 on the road, though, which is a pretty strong line for the Carolina league, but has been practically nonexistent in Wilmington games).
Scouting reports so far have been glowing, though. Looks the part, barrels the ball consistently, has a good approach, plays very good D at 3B and has plus instincts.
I can't imagine playing April games in Wilmington, Delaware. Has to be just brutal... and swinging a wood bat? It's almost unfair.