Second Base, 2009

[duan]

="Edgy DC"]If shortstops as a group are out-hitting secondbasemen, they shouldn't be. It suggests Managers shoUld be moRe intrePid about wHo they plaY at second.

I think this is very true.

One thing that IS worth pointing out though, is that the other perceived wisdom is that 2nd base is a position that is more prone guys getting banged up and that maybe that has an impact on their performance.

anyway, for me if Daniel Murphy can turn a double play neatly, I have him playing for us with the strike out/flyball pitchers (Santana & Maine) and have Castillo playing for Pelfrey and/or late inning situations.

[Guest Edgy DC]

="Nymr83":2flrdrj9]The conclusion I'm drawing from that is that there is no reason to expect more offensive production out of either position, at least not in 2008.[/quote:2flrdrj9] I agree you shouldn't expect more out of second. But I think you should demand more. duan's proposal makes too much sense.