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Kasi · 01-10-2023, 08:45 AM

I think Merrifield is more the starting 2b and backup CF (when Varsho was interviewing after joining the team he talked about D up the middle and he mentioned Bo and Whit not Espinal) than backup 2b and 4th OF. Espinal yes will get time at 2b but pretty sure less than Merrifield. But he’ll also be backing up both Chapman and Bo. As for Biggio I imagine he’ll pinch hit a lot. He will get some occasional corner OF and 2b. Maybe even a few 1B. Will be nice to have some good pinch hitting options though.

Also players will get injured and It’s nice having competent backups for most positions.

01-10-2023, 08:45 AM	#613
Kasi Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Burnaby Exp:	I think Merrifield is more the starting 2b and backup CF (when Varsho was interviewing after joining the team he talked about D up the middle and he mentioned Bo and Whit not Espinal) than backup 2b and 4th OF. Espinal yes will get time at 2b but pretty sure less than Merrifield. But he’ll also be backing up both Chapman and Bo. As for Biggio I imagine he’ll pinch hit a lot. He will get some occasional corner OF and 2b. Maybe even a few 1B. Will be nice to have some good pinch hitting options though. Also players will get injured and It’s nice having competent backups for most positions. Last edited by Kasi; 01-10-2023 at 08:47 AM.