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Old 02-08-2013, 12:53 PM   #1705
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The Mets seem to be converting any infield prospect with potential that they have into an outfielder. They already have Lucas Duda as a left fielder and played Jordany Valdespin all around the outfield last year. Now Zach Lutz and Wilmer Flores are getting playing time out there. Even Justin Turner, who was already a lock to make the Opening Day roster as a utility infielder, is getting outfield reps in spring.

I guess it makes sense with Wright, Davis, Tejada, and Murphy all basically locked in while they have no outfield to speak of. Still, I think I'd rather they keep a guy like Flores playing 3B. He's only 21 and might be able to crack 30 or so HRs in Vegas as a 3rd baseman. I'm not sure he really has anywhere to play in Queens, so they should try to maximize his trade value.
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