MLB Exhibition Games 2013 Thread

**Damian Rey** · 02-23-2013, 01:18 PM

Gardner is probably the better defender, and, if memory serves me correctly, defensive metrics don't tag Granderson as a good defensive cf'r. If switching them means fielding a better outfield, especially up the middle, then it's a smart move that should be made.

It should also be taken into consideration that Grandy is going to be 32 on opening day. He had a career year in 2011 at 30 years old. Hard to keep that kind of production going when you're on tre wrong side of 30. Add to that, a guy that much pop should be hitting in te middle of the order. Jeter should be slotted in the 2 hole til his arms fall off.

02-23-2013, 01:18 PM	#11
Damian Rey Posts: 3,755	Gardner is probably the better defender, and, if memory serves me correctly, defensive metrics don't tag Granderson as a good defensive cf'r. If switching them means fielding a better outfield, especially up the middle, then it's a smart move that should be made. It should also be taken into consideration that Grandy is going to be 32 on opening day. He had a career year in 2011 at 30 years old. Hard to keep that kind of production going when you're on tre wrong side of 30. Add to that, a guy that much pop should be hitting in te middle of the order. Jeter should be slotted in the 2 hole til his arms fall off.