Great article Craig! Very exciting to see what Danny has done in his 1st 3 starts of the season! Wanted to get your opinion on Whit's defense at 2nd so far this year. I want to preface by saying last 2 years with Nicky's offensive struggles I wanted to see Whit back at 2nd. I've always thought he played a better 2nd base than outfield. I haven't looked at any numbers, but from what I've seen on TV and in person he doesn't seem to be making the plays he made in the past. Are you seeing the same thing? I'm hoping he is just getting acclimated back to 2nd and he will be back to that solid defender sooner than later.
Thanks for reading, Jimmy! I think Merrifield has generally done fine. And I think 2nd is his strongest defensive position. I'm kind of liking how he and Lopez have clicked up the middle. Not a lot of time spent together, but they look comfortable as a double play tandem. Last night's error was more mental for me where he was trying to move too fast to make a play.
Great article Craig! Very exciting to see what Danny has done in his 1st 3 starts of the season! Wanted to get your opinion on Whit's defense at 2nd so far this year. I want to preface by saying last 2 years with Nicky's offensive struggles I wanted to see Whit back at 2nd. I've always thought he played a better 2nd base than outfield. I haven't looked at any numbers, but from what I've seen on TV and in person he doesn't seem to be making the plays he made in the past. Are you seeing the same thing? I'm hoping he is just getting acclimated back to 2nd and he will be back to that solid defender sooner than later.
Thanks for reading, Jimmy! I think Merrifield has generally done fine. And I think 2nd is his strongest defensive position. I'm kind of liking how he and Lopez have clicked up the middle. Not a lot of time spent together, but they look comfortable as a double play tandem. Last night's error was more mental for me where he was trying to move too fast to make a play.
Remember that question I asked you about Whit this morning Craig lol?