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Old 08-08-2011, 08:03 PM   #1307
CaramonLS
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Originally Posted by Parallex View Post
I don't think 2B is all that easy... I'd call it a middling defensive position, less important then SS, CF, and Catcher but more important then any of the corner positions. Third Base suits Lawrie more though he has a good arm and enough range to field the position adaquatly... I'll grant that the glove needs work though. I think he could be an average fielder at the position if he keeps working at it.
IMHO - 4 tiers of defense in baseball

T1 - C / SS (Obvious reasons)
T2 - 2B / CF
T3 - 3B
T4 - Corners / 1B

Reason I would say 2B > 3B - having to throw / move to either side for a DP, and you need a lot of range, but can get away with an average arm.

3B = much less range, more reactionary, but you need a very good throwing arm.
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