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Originally Posted by bluejays
This is the risk of a defensive first team. When you really need someone to cash in a run, if it’s a defensive player up to bat it’s a real crap shoot. The stars will have to align this year to go all the way. The left side of the infield has to be good defensively but OF? I’m very very unsure of the theoretical runs saved but great gloves. Definitely guys like Teoscar were terrible out there, but average defensive would suffice as long as you bring the bat. Just my philosophy.
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Yesterday was a perfect example of the importance of defense - if not for 2 defensive lapses, the Jays win 1-0.
Also, I would not call them a defensive team. Springer-Bichette-Guerrero is an elite top of the order. And the combination of speed, and power from both sides of the plate, in the rest of the order, makes them a pretty strong offensive club. Not saying they will lead the league in runs or anything, but they will definitely be among the better offenses in baseball.