I think he’s athletic enough to do pretty much anything. The body type profiles at a corner...

I think he’s athletic enough to do pretty much anything. The body type profiles at a corner (position) more than it does in the middle or behind the plate. But after coming back from across the pond (after five years in Japan) and seeing what Mike Aviles did at short, I’m not so much into body types any more. As long as (a player) can move, and Moose moves pretty well.

Hillman on Moustakas.
It also sounds like he's really come to appreciate Aviles.

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So what are the chances of Aviles at SS this year?

Like 1 in 10, 1 in 20?

More like 1 in a million.

So you’re saying there’s a chance!! I read you HIllman, loud and clear!

by AxDxMx on Mar 12, 2010 9:51 AM EST reply actions

I don't know

Maybe I’m imagining, but I get a sense that the rope they’re gonna give Yuni is not as long as we might have first thought. They’ve talked up Aviles a lot this spring (maybe looking for a trade partner?). If that’s sincere and they want to keep him, I’d give Aviles a 1 in 3 chance of being the primary SS by June.

That seems like a more appropriate name.

by CentralChamps20?? on Mar 12, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions

I agree with you.

I actually think if Aviles proves he’s healthy Yuni might have already hung himself. KC had last summer and winter to get back in shape and going by what some Ms fans said about his work ethic then he might have already started to turn away the org.

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on Mar 12, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

We can only hope that's the case

If DM has learned to cut his losses this quickly, it would be a sign that he might be learning.

by AxDxMx on Mar 12, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

The infield

of Gordon, Aviles, Callaspo, and Butler would be a pretty reasonable for offensive production.

Add Pods (who isn’t looking like a defender, but might actually get on base), Ankiel and DDJ, and you actually have the makings of a real outfield.

Now, if only we could do something about the DH (Kila) and C (Pena) positions…

by bas on Mar 12, 2010 5:53 PM EST reply actions

In terms of WAR

Aviles + Pena + Kila – Yuni – Kendall – Guillen = 8 wins?

Is this team just roster management and a good season from Gordon away from being decent?

by kcdc1 on Mar 12, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions

Add Crow and another minor leaguer making the big step up

and sure. I don’t think they are that far away. Of course you have to play them over guys like Guillen and Yuni, which will never happen.

by AxDxMx on Mar 12, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

This is the tough part

We might have the pieces to compete, but it requires moving away from highly paid players.

by bas on Mar 12, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

Or, just quit signing those high paid players to begin with and then you don't have to make these embarrassing, tough, sunk cost decisions.

by Steve Hovley on Mar 14, 2010 6:19 AM EST up reply actions

Pods

Add Pods (who isn’t looking like a defender

Remember that video of Pods saying that the “d” in his name may be silent? I think he’s right. Let’s make him earn his “D”. And, while we’re at it, let’s make him earn the “O” as well. When he puts up some offense, he can have it back. Until then, his name shall be Psednik.

by Trey Hillman's Chin on Mar 12, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions