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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Well I'm from the school where I take a .240 hitting shortstop over a .270 hitter if the .240 hitter is a superior defensive player. The only way I'd compromise defence at the shortstop position would be to get the type of offence that Nomar Garciaparra used to give the Red Sox as a mimimum. Even at second base I'd still prefer a good defensive player, but if I don't have a legitimate gold glover contender there than it better be a 300 hitter or so. Hill had a great start to his major league career but since his first 150 AB's at the big league level his hitting has been pretty weak and he's never really shown much for power. If the Jays want to do anything this year in regards to playoffs they need to find a better everyday player to play at either short or second.
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Not sure why the Jays need a better SS or 2nd Baseman in terms of Offense? The Jays have lots of offensive weapons I don't see a problem there at all. Obviously they moved Hudson to get Glaus at this time I really like what Glaus has brought to the team. I do agree Aaron Hill is struggling but John MacDonald can take some pressure of him. As for Russ Adams he has 12 RBI's not to mention he has had game breaking RBI's in two of the last four games.
In my opinion the Jays biggest concern is starting Pitching. Obviously Josh Towers is a huge concern. AJ Burnett being on the DL for the second time is a big concern. Lastly the relief pitching has had problems two of the relief pitchers have been sent to AAA (Frasor & Chulk).
If the Jays Pitching comes around they will contend.