Time to see if Craig can play 3B

by Warcard on Aug 7, 2010 10:31 PM EDT

In case no one has noticed, Lopez is not hitting a lick and Craig has a pretty big bat. I have always heard that if you can hit that they will find a place for you. Well Craig can hit and it is time to find a place for him. Craig was quoted as saying that he feels comfortable at 3B and while that is exactly what you would expect him to say it does demonstrate that he has some confidence. I confess that I have not seen him play 3B but he fielded very well at 1B subing for Pujols and he has played there in AA. My guess is that he would not be afraid to get in front of the baseball and if you have watched closely you surely have noticed that Lopez acts as if he is afraid of the ball. He may be a total disaster there and one game might be enough to clearly illustrate that he cannot play there. I figure that it cannot be more of a risk than Schumaker playing 2B. The Schumaker experiment has continued to go on for two years and he continues to fail to make the basic plays. How can Allen Craig possibly be more of a gamble than Schumaker? Just give him a chance and see how he responds and if he can not handle it like Schumaker then quickly end the experiment. Unlike Schumaker, Craig at least offers a potent bat and with Rasmus continuing to struggle Craig would look real nice hitting fifth or sixth.

It is time for the manager who has a reputation for being a risk taker to gamble on Craig. He may not have all the tools but he appears to have a lot of heart and a proven bat. Jay in RF and Craig at 3B just for one game Mr. Risk Taker!

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Sorry guys I intended to put this in Fan Shots and hit the wrong button!

by Warcard on Aug 7, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

hmmm

Miles, in at third for his defense

by Evilfrog on Aug 8, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions

reply fail

How can Allen Craig possibly be more of a gamble than Schumaker?

Well, because the colby already knows he is bad a third, and would be putting him there in the middle of a divisional race, not at the beginning of Spring Training.

Miles, in at third for his defense

by Evilfrog on Aug 8, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

If TLR doesn't try

then do we see miles at 3rd in playoffs if they get that far?
3rd base seems to be about the worst place to put Miles if TLR is really bent on starting him.
The rest of the team should revolt and hide his glove.
Desperate times sometimes calls for desperate measures, and the Cards seem to be desperate for a 3rd baseman.
I’d try it.

Baseball first, teams second, players third, agents last.

by Dave Pendleton on Aug 8, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

Don't forget Greene T

who can play 3B as well as Lopex

I think the only way we see more Craig at 3B is if the team falls out of the playoff race.

"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning

by gocards62 on Aug 8, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Greene will have to get out of Tony's doghouse first.

You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.

by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 8, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions