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JayP · 12-16-2010, 01:39 PM

Encarnacion seems like a good fit as the back-up/platoon 1B/DH.

Lind simply isn't good enough against lefties to warrant a complete starting role. Last year he had a miserable .341 OPS against lefties in 137 ABs. His last 3 years total against lefties his OPS is only .607 (compared to .883 against righties). Meanwhile, Encarnacion is basically the exact opposite and should fit well replacing Lind. It doesn't hurt to have a guy who can play 3B (albeit not very well) on the bench considering that's a position where the Jays still have big question marks.

12-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#1911
JayP Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Exp:	Encarnacion seems like a good fit as the back-up/platoon 1B/DH. Lind simply isn't good enough against lefties to warrant a complete starting role. Last year he had a miserable .341 OPS against lefties in 137 ABs. His last 3 years total against lefties his OPS is only .607 (compared to .883 against righties). Meanwhile, Encarnacion is basically the exact opposite and should fit well replacing Lind. It doesn't hurt to have a guy who can play 3B (albeit not very well) on the bench considering that's a position where the Jays still have big question marks.