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Originally Posted by JayP
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.
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Not sure there is big question marks at 3rd, John MacDonald, Jose Bastista and Encarnacion all can play 3rd.... I would think Brett Lawrie is the future 3rd Baseman for the Jays.
I would still guess Encarnacion will platoon at 3rd and Lind will be the every day 1st Baseman.
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