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Originally Posted by chiefsfan987
I don't disagree with you that he looks bad at the plate. However, I maintain that it's because his plate appearances are so few and far between. It's hard to get going offensively when there is so much down time in between at bats. Hell, look at how much time it's take Butler to get going this season and he's been batting every day practically.
If they sent Moose down they'd do the same thing to Gio that they are doing to Maxwell. He'd sit on the bench practically every day and then they'd put him in one game and if he did poorly they'd say see... he's not a major leaguer and send him right back down. You can't do that and not expect them to fail. They need to get regular reps like they've given moustakas if you want to see what they really are, but this organization won't do that because they've already made up their minds as to what players are before they've played in the majors. They give too long of leashes to guys they think are the solution and way too short of leashes to players they don't really believe in.
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The dude is 30 years old and isn't going to be getting better or become a full time player even if Cain went down so he's pretty much worthless. I'm just not seeing a reason to carry him as the 5th OF'er. It seems like a waste of a roster spot to me. Find someone that can be a utility guy on the IF and can handle not having to play everyday.