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<blockquote data-quote="the juiceman cometh" data-source="post: 1811521" data-attributes="member: 747321"><p>So here's my thing on SS.</p><p></p><p>I think we have one good middle infielder (Edman) and a solid super utility type (Donovan). Gorman is not an everyday type yet, and DeJong is DeJong. But the bigger thing is our lineup needs another impact bat, ideally someone who could lead off.</p><p></p><p>If we could sign an OF to do that I would say 100%, let's do that. But take a look at the OF FA class this season and you'll see why everyone is talking about SS. Outside of Judge, who we aren't going to get, there is nobody who moves the needle. Nimmo is the closest 2nd and I think he's a very good player but the shortstops on the market have better track records and provide a lot more pop which is what we need.</p><p></p><p>Donovan can also play OF, so to me it makes sense to have Edman plus FA signing as every day middle infield, with Donovan filling in at 2B, 3B, and corner OF as needed.</p><p></p><p>And while I'm high on Masyn Winn, prospects are never a guarantee and he's at least a year out, and who knows how far out from being the player we all hope he becomes. The window to compete with Goldy and Arenado is not going to last forever. It may make sense to trade Wynn to fill a pitcher or catcher need (Murphy??)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="the juiceman cometh, post: 1811521, member: 747321"] So here's my thing on SS. I think we have one good middle infielder (Edman) and a solid super utility type (Donovan). Gorman is not an everyday type yet, and DeJong is DeJong. But the bigger thing is our lineup needs another impact bat, ideally someone who could lead off. If we could sign an OF to do that I would say 100%, let's do that. But take a look at the OF FA class this season and you'll see why everyone is talking about SS. Outside of Judge, who we aren't going to get, there is nobody who moves the needle. Nimmo is the closest 2nd and I think he's a very good player but the shortstops on the market have better track records and provide a lot more pop which is what we need. Donovan can also play OF, so to me it makes sense to have Edman plus FA signing as every day middle infield, with Donovan filling in at 2B, 3B, and corner OF as needed. And while I'm high on Masyn Winn, prospects are never a guarantee and he's at least a year out, and who knows how far out from being the player we all hope he becomes. The window to compete with Goldy and Arenado is not going to last forever. It may make sense to trade Wynn to fill a pitcher or catcher need (Murphy??) [/QUOTE]
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