Quote Originally Posted by dougdirt View Post
Above average defensive shortstop with solid pop and solid plate discipline when your current SS is only signed through the end of the year makes him a tough move.
I'm going the same way, but with Valaika at 2nd Base. Phillips costs $11M next year, and I think Valaika will give us what we want over the next 4-5-6 years at the Major League level similar to Cozart (who'll probably hit better).