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Old 04-12-2006, 10:04 AM   #311
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Re: 2006 Atlanta Braves Discussion

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Originally Posted by BGarrett7
He's destined to just be a roleplayer. Why? He couldn't even make "the leap" while in the minors, what makes you think he would be able to do it at the major league level, with last year being only the second time in his career he's played over 100 games at any level? The Braves would be best served using him in the DeRosa/Green role where he spells the other infielders but is never routinely relied upon to be in the lineup everyday. His bat just isn't consistent enough to pencil in everday, and he surely doesn't have the power that a corner infielder needs to possess.
Fair enough. I really was just curious as to why you thought he wouldn't be a good fit as a starter.
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