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Ben E Lou · 04-06-2003, 10:40 AM

POSITION REPORT: Second Base

Pedro Salo (6/4/8) was ok offensively as the starter last year (.268-8-58-.719OPS). However, with his "E" range at 2B, the 28-year-old is a defensive liability. Another option is Eddie Lopez (4/5/4). The 25-year-old had a .569 slugging percentage last year in 65 major league at bats, and is rated Good in power. his "C" range and .995 fielding percentage would be an improvement from Salo. 21-year-old Alan "The Hammer" Dye (Good/Good/Good) is a big prospect, rated the #16 prospect in all of baseball, but isn't quite ready yet (4/4/4). He hit .243 last year at AAA, and will probably remain there at the start of this year. Dye can also play SS, but is better defensively at 2B ("B" range, .995 FPct). 34-year-old Steve Fulmer ("B" range) can also play 3B and SS, and will therefore likely earn a roster spot as a utility player/defensive replacement.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Clearly, "The Hammer" is the future here. He's rated 4/4/4 right now, so he should be ready by the beginning of next year at the very latest. Lopez looks like he can hold things down until then. I'll see if I can trade Salo for a decent player at another position of need.

04-06-2003, 10:40 AM	#6
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	POSITION REPORT: Second Base Pedro Salo (6/4/8) was ok offensively as the starter last year (.268-8-58-.719OPS). However, with his "E" range at 2B, the 28-year-old is a defensive liability. Another option is Eddie Lopez (4/5/4). The 25-year-old had a .569 slugging percentage last year in 65 major league at bats, and is rated Good in power. his "C" range and .995 fielding percentage would be an improvement from Salo. 21-year-old Alan "The Hammer" Dye (Good/Good/Good) is a big prospect, rated the #16 prospect in all of baseball, but isn't quite ready yet (4/4/4). He hit .243 last year at AAA, and will probably remain there at the start of this year. Dye can also play SS, but is better defensively at 2B ("B" range, .995 FPct). 34-year-old Steve Fulmer ("B" range) can also play 3B and SS, and will therefore likely earn a roster spot as a utility player/defensive replacement. OVERALL THOUGHTS: Clearly, "The Hammer" is the future here. He's rated 4/4/4 right now, so he should be ready by the beginning of next year at the very latest. Lopez looks like he can hold things down until then. I'll see if I can trade Salo for a decent player at another position of need. Last edited by Ben E Lou : 04-06-2003 at 10:41 AM.