Santoki wrote:With the way Maicer is swinging the bat right now, is Ryan Goins playing for his job the next 10 days? Will they give Diaz the opportunity to remain with the team if he shows he's just as capable defensively (albeit not at 2B), but can actually contribute more offensively than a NL pitcher?
My personal opinion is that Ryan Goins is of no use as a utility infielder or in a platoon. If they aren't going to sign a 2B (which looks likely), and Izturis can get back to anywhere resembling a career norm, then you roll with him full-time. Then you either give Diaz the utility infielder role because of his range/arm compared to Kawasaki and the title of late game defensive replacement.
Then you try and find a 4th OF who can also play CF...
Maicer looks more like the guy they brought in to be a utility guy, but I'm still not loving him as a full time 2B. Goins looks overmatached so far at the plate, much like many had advocated he would.
I have a feeling they'll give Goins a good chance to keep his job, they seem enamoured with his defensive presence.
