I'd say that outside of a couple PAs, Arcia has looked completely brutal at the plate (and in the field) this spring. One of the bigger disappointments IMO.
First throw sailed badly 2nd throw was about 5 feet up the 1st base line (no hop), Pinto just didn't catch it. 3rd throw was about 4 feet up the 3rd base line, one hop, Pinto caught it in time to get the runner. Decision was good on all of them.
I heard they were ditching nexdef for some other kind of plugin. That is supposed to take effect on opening day. edit: Serious answer, the Phils have 2 hooters ball girls shagging foul balls today. No, seriously. Hooters girls.
In Gardy's defense, the strategy did work to a T in the first inning of this game. Dozier singled, stole second, took third on a Suzuki groundout, scored on a Mauer groundout. Against a possible ace like Tanaka, maybe its not such a bad strategy. Honestly, after all the strikeouts last year, a few more "productive outs" would be welcome IMO.