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Not So Fast, Phillies Fans

By Tal Venada

Apr 20, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) celebrates the final out of the ninth inning against the New York Mets with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) celebrates the final out of the ninth inning against the New York Mets with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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If His MiLB Competition Doesn’t Challenge Him, Galvis Will Be the Shortstop This Year. Photo by Aaron Doster – USA TODAY Sports.
If His MiLB Competition Doesn’t Challenge Him, Galvis Will Be the Shortstop This Year. Photo by Aaron Doster – USA TODAY Sports. /

During the offseason, national writers speculated about Freddy Galvis. They would trade Cesar Hernandez and replace him with Galvis at second base, or he also could be a super sub. But even though no rumors involved the shortstop, scribes mentioned every organization needing someone at his position.

Shortstop:

  • Galvis: 15 Gms., 55 AB, a .218 Avg., 2 HR, 7 RBI and a .641 OPS.
  • Crawford: 12 AAA Gms., 41 AB, a .098 Avg., 0 HR, 2 RBI and a .376 OPS.
  • Crawford, 2016: 87 AAA Gms., 336 AB, a .244 Avg., 4 HR, 30 RBI and a .647 OPS.

"IN OTHER WORDS:     “Before, shortstops and second basemen were mostly defensive guys that made all the plays and didn’t really hit that well. But now it’s beginning to change a little bit. Now, shortstops and second basemen are very productive in terms of run producing.” – Chase Utley"

Regarding a few posters, they are questioning the production of shortstop J.P. Crawford, who has only four knocks so far. What’s wrong with Crawford? Yeah, he only hit .244 last summer. But Galvis is struggling. What’s Crawford waiting for?

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