Phillies: New wrinkle to plan A
By Tal Venada
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Most regulars, Double D, want to start every contest, but they need more than the four days off in mid-July. And the Phillies want them to be more productive from August through October. Yes, fatigue is a big concern in the second half. But Kingery, Quinn and Crawford will give the starters some downtime.
With the advancement of Quinn, Hoskins can occasionally spell Santana because he started all but two games. Additionally, the first sacker has a .350 OBP with 16 homers and 62 RBIs projecting to 25 long balls and 96 RBIs. Will he be the DH in Boston?
Hernandez, at least, has had some days off due to his nagging foot injury, and it will pay dividends in September. Yes, Double D, lower extremities are an important ingredient for a leadoff man. As for his hitting, he’s at .271 with a .376 OBP.
Although some fans might believe Franco should bat .280 with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs to keep his job, management’s expectations are .260 with 20 long balls and 80 RBIs. So far, he’s at .273 with 17 bombs and 52 RBIs and on pace for 26 homers and 80 RBIs. He’s producing, no?
Basically, Double D, shortstop and right field were the two possible positions to increase production. And while Williams might be the outfield answer, Asdrubal Cabrera is lengthening the lineup with a .272 mark, 18 home runs and 58 RBIs: The projection is 28 long balls and 90 RBIs.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Washington Nationals must decide to sell or stand pat. Should Klentak deal for Ryan Madson, Gio Gonzalez or Kelvin Herrera? Well, what will that move be if the GM achieves it? A new wrinkle!
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