Article: Ehire Of Hope: Can Adrianza Seize A Prime Opportunity?

[Riverbrian]

 

So, if Adrianza isn’t getting the job done you cut him and move on to the next option. That’s what you do with replacement level players with small contracts.

 

Move on to who? 

 

[Riverbrian]

 

In my opinion, but I wouldn't be surprised if Gordon gets an extended look. They will need to get an idea if he's ready to replace Dozier next season. I don't see Adrianza being anything more than what he was signed to be.

 

Escobar, I do think can hold the position. His bat more than makes up for his defensive liability, but that will depend on the Sano situation. If both Sano and Polanco are out for a period of time, I could see that as a quick trial for Gordon. I'm not sure I'd run with Adrianza every day. 

 

I think Escobar should get a bulk of playing time at SS and I'm comfortable with that but what happens if Sano gets a 30 game suspension. Now you have Escobar at 3B and Adrianaza at SS.

 

I see the Twins needing Adrianaza fairly significantly. 

 

 

[yarnivek1972]

Move on to who?

That’s impossible to say at this point. Falvine have had no qualms scouring the waiver wire to fill a need. Who might be available if Adrianza isn’t cutting it is anyone’s guess.

[Riverbrian]

 

That’s impossible to say at this point. Falvine have had no qualms scouring the waiver wire to fill a need. Who might be available if Adrianza isn’t cutting it is anyone’s guess.

 

That's Fair... but my point was all along that if Falvey, Lavine, Molitor and the others in the room felt that Adrianaza was just replacement level that could be replaced by a waiver wire scouring. 

 

They made a mistake. 

 

I'm trying to believe that they believe in Adrianaza so I don't end up questioning them in the end. 

[jorgenswest]

It is hard to imagine so many teams missed out on Adrianza if he can match above average defense with a close to league average (for a SS). That is starter quality.

 

He put up those PCL averages prior to being DFA’d twice A year ago. I don’t think those numbers impressed anyone or he would have acquired in trade before the DFA process.

 

On the other hand, he is at a point in his career where he would likely be near his peak. It is possible the very best of his bat matched with good defense come perfectly timed for this opportunity. I wouldn’t trust any good numbers long term, but there is reasonable hope for a good first half.

[kab21]

 

So, if Adrianza isn’t getting the job done you cut him and move on to the next option. That’s what you do with replacement level players with small contracts.

I think your expectations of utility players might be a little too high. Especially the 2nd utility IF'er (behind Escobar). 

 

Adrianza is better than a replacement player but that doesn't mean he is an ideal starter for 80 games.