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Originally Posted by BWillie
Yuck. Why would you put Merrifield at 1B when he has + defensive value at other positions? I would hope on any team 1B is where you put the fat guy who can hit.
Let Gordon walk. He serves no purpose going forward for this team. We aren't going to be winning anything anytime soon, young guys or bust.
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I’m just trying to get everyone in the lineup. They’re not going to release Gordon outright (nor do I really think they should) and Merrifield can slide over to 1B at the expense of Duda (who can kindly get the **** out).
The purposes he serves are as follows:
1) he’s not blocking anyone right now (except Lucas Duda, who can kindly get the **** out)
2) he’s the exact kind of veteran you do want around young players. He works hard, plays hard, has experienced lows and highs.
3) He’s one of the best players in team history and can block any trade they try. There’s a “good faith” value to both fans and his younger teammates to keeping him around.