Royals at Baltimore Gamethread 5/24

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by milkman

I asked earlier today if Betemit had played 2nd base at any time, and someone said he'd be a butcher there.

I assumed that was because he is not a good fielder, and his misplay on that ball confirms that.

He's not a great fielder, but he has played as well as one can ask, and better.

When we see some of the young guys come up, he'll be a solid untility player.

Be pissed about his miscues, but if you suggest he should be shipped out because of one bad outing, you're overreacting.

Not getting in front of a ground ball is more than a bad outing, it's a sign that you don't play fundamental baseball. A clear sign of a large problem. And not playing fundamental baseball is a reason to send you down. If not for that, other than injury, why send somebody down? At least call him out in front of the public that pays his salary (ultimately), even if subtlety, and put him on notice.