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<blockquote data-quote="illini8507" data-source="post: 1231722" data-attributes="member: 17801"><p>It's nice to see Wong getting some playing time and contributing the past week or so. I think he was pressing too much early to justify his contract, happens all the time, especially with younger players. He's a big part of our future, so hopefully he can build on this success and keep going. He's made some dandy defensive plays, it seems like he has an awesome one each night.</p><p></p><p>That being said, when Holliday and Diaz come back, I think Wong will be fighting to get at bats. Hopefully it doesn't have a negative affect on him, because he can be a great asset on the bench for pinch hitting situations, spot starts, and late inning pinch running.</p><p></p><p>Actually, a lot of guys will be losing at bats when that happens. Matheny is going to have some tough decisions to make, especially trying to get those guys going without rehab at bats in the minors.</p><p></p><p>Peralta</p><p>Diaz</p><p>Carpenter</p><p>Gyorko</p><p>Adams</p><p>Moss</p><p>Wong </p><p>Will all be fighting for spots on the infield, plus Garcia will need at bats to stay fresh. Also, Holliday and Piscotty can each play first too, but I don't think we'll see much of that down the stretch.</p><p></p><p>Holliday</p><p>Moss</p><p>Grichuk</p><p>Piscotty</p><p>Figure to be the main guys in the outfield, plus Pham will need at bats. I don't see much room for Hazelbaker. Wong can play out there too, but I highly doubt we see that either.</p><p></p><p>Lots of options, lots of versatility. I don't envy Matheny having to make those decisions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="illini8507, post: 1231722, member: 17801"] It's nice to see Wong getting some playing time and contributing the past week or so. I think he was pressing too much early to justify his contract, happens all the time, especially with younger players. He's a big part of our future, so hopefully he can build on this success and keep going. He's made some dandy defensive plays, it seems like he has an awesome one each night. That being said, when Holliday and Diaz come back, I think Wong will be fighting to get at bats. Hopefully it doesn't have a negative affect on him, because he can be a great asset on the bench for pinch hitting situations, spot starts, and late inning pinch running. Actually, a lot of guys will be losing at bats when that happens. Matheny is going to have some tough decisions to make, especially trying to get those guys going without rehab at bats in the minors. Peralta Diaz Carpenter Gyorko Adams Moss Wong Will all be fighting for spots on the infield, plus Garcia will need at bats to stay fresh. Also, Holliday and Piscotty can each play first too, but I don't think we'll see much of that down the stretch. Holliday Moss Grichuk Piscotty Figure to be the main guys in the outfield, plus Pham will need at bats. I don't see much room for Hazelbaker. Wong can play out there too, but I highly doubt we see that either. Lots of options, lots of versatility. I don't envy Matheny having to make those decisions. [/QUOTE]
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