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Originally Posted by Gander
They dont pay him for his defense. 16 errors is quite a bit for him at this point, but lets face it, the Yankees are getting pretty darn good offensive production from him and he really hasnt cost the Yankees any wins with his mediocre glove.
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It will cost them in the post. No team can afford that in the post.Look at the Chisox last year in the post.Their 3rd baseman's defensive game was very important in their championship.In the Angel game last night,the Indians' 3rd baseman gave the Halos an extra out,and they got 2 runs out of it(instead of the inning being over.)This was a routine throw for the 3rd baseman.Not only that,but the Indians lost 2 runs last night due to having a guy in Left field that simply has one of the worst throwing arms I have ever seen.I mean twice the Angel player trying to score from 2nd(on a single to left) was barely around 3rd when the left fielder had the ball in his hand.The Indians' catcher rarely throws out a base runner trying to steal.You can make a case that1)the reason the Indians aren't in it this year is predominantly bad defense,and 2)the reason the Angels played below .500 in the 1st half is bad defense.