Um, Patterson?
.220 isn't very good. Why not DFA patterson? Freel has out hit him but nearly 100 points; do you guys even realize what you're saying when you say it? How do you justify keeping Patterson? That guy shouldn't even be playing baseball anymore. He's a known bust.
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The only reason I said that was that Jeff Keppinger is a back up. I know alot of people here are in Love with him, but he was with the Mets, and Royals as a backup. Came here to be a back up... He is not a Michael Young type player. He is a guy that can play multiple positions, His average was on its way to under .300 just like Bako's has done...
I am not saying the guy is no good whatsoever.. He did a great job last year, and started off this year Playing great, he just isn't the type of Player you build around.
I love Brandon, he's a fine, fine player. That said, there are tough decisions that need to be made, and I think the return on Phillips could go a long way in filling other holes, and we have short and long term 2nd base options to fill in for him (keppinger/Valaika).
Phillips won't be dealt... not in the next 5 years.
The guys who are more real candidates that might surprise you would be Harang or Cordero. Wait and see.
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Patterson's got a better glove and range on defense than anyone except maybe Bruce, if he was used properly then he could be pinch runner/defensive replacement or bat 7th when someone needs a day off. Where as Valentin has zero value at this point to this team DFA him and if anyone wants him give him away for a bag of balls or a PTBNL.
Patterson is Making 3 Million Dollars. That is an expensive late Inning replacment, but maybe a bargain for a Pinch Runner...
Personally, I couldn't care less what players are signed for (in terms of money). I want the best players on the field...or at the least, the players who are playing best at the time. If a player needs to find their swing...let them do it during batting practice.
But that being said, I agree with Hondo. Patterson's still a valuable player IF USED CORRECTLY. Pinch runner. Defensive replacement. Need a sac. bunt? Injury to an OF'er? Extra inning game? Double header? Starter need a day off? There are places to play him. But starting and leading off isn't one of them.
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