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Where Is Derek Jeter When I Need Him?
I find that I constantly am checking the disabled list and the minor leagues for some halfway decent player that just isn't there.
Julio Lugo can crack double-digit home runs and is well-regarded defensively, but most of his value lies in his batting average. If he hits .288 like he did in 2004, he might just be an above-average shortstop. He hit .249 this year, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was closer to his actual talent level. Like most other guys on this team, it seems Lugo is going to hack away. Guys like that can quickly get in my doghouse, but having someone who couldn't field would annoy me more.
Shane Halter, who nicknamed himself "Shane-Rod" back in the day (or maybe I did that. In any case, it's become a pretty hilarious inside joke.), is a far cry from his, uh, peak. He's now a banjo-hitting shortstop who can't really field much either.
Andy Gonzalez and Rob Valido barely pass for organizational depth, since neither one of 'em can hit. At least they're good glove men, though.
I'd like to upgrade this position, too (sense a trend?), but I could live with Uribe. Well, if I had to. We do need someone else that can play the position, though.
Craig
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