Damon in LF works pretty well

throwbackewing33 · Post #1 » by **throwbackewing33** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:41 pm

We need to find ways to keep Melky in Centerfield more often now that Damon is getting healthier. Damon had some VERY nice catches in LF yesterday giving Joe yet another scenario when juggling all these players. Our best Defenive outfield would consist of Melky in Center and Damon at one of the corners. Abreu sucks in the field but has an arm. Matsui is also a below average fielder as well. Damon has no arm but when healthy can track down a ball or two. When Damon plays LF, Melky stays in CF which is extremely important defensively. Matsui has shown that when he DH's he is still as dangerous a hitter as when hes playing the field. Joe can now rotate Matsui, Damon, and Shelley at the DH depending on the opponent.
My main point of this thread is that Melky NEEDS to be the every day centerfielder. By putting Damon in LF it keeps Melky in the game and increases our overall defense in the outfield.

cmaff051 · Post #2 » by **cmaff051** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:44 am

If Damon had a better arm, I'd like him in LF much better. He has good range and is pretty quick out there. But he has a noodle arm and it's well below average. Matsui atleast has an average arm and he gets rid of the ball quick.

throwbackewing33 · Post #3 » by **throwbackewing33** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:40 pm

cmaff051 wrote:If Damon had a better arm, I'd like him in LF much better. He has good range and is pretty quick out there. But he has a noodle arm and it's well below average. Matsui atleast has an average arm and he gets rid of the ball quick.

This is why I wouldnt put him in RF even though he could cover the area much better than Abreu. BUt you have to admit that our defense is much better with Melky in CF

DakkaFromNyc · Post #4 » by **DakkaFromNyc** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:31 pm

I like Melky in CF da best and i wouldnt mind cin Damon at LF