Yes. Play him when he is healthy. Rest him when he hurts. We have quality backup options that should perform better than Buxton if he is injured. I feel the same about Jorge. If a player is injured get him off of the field.
I think our pitchers do a poor job of holding runners on. Now it's gonna look worse due to the rule changes. It's going to affect all pitchers and catchers. This is gonna hurt the stats. Damned the data.
Whoever takes Jorge's place when he gets injured must be a better option than seeing Jorge limp and swing in obvious agony.
I like Jorge too. I hate seeing play with obvious pain.
When would it be better for the team to play your injured starter over your back up player?
If your back up guy is good, never. I'd like us to be that deep.
I have been shot down here before for suggesting using Polanco as a dh because he makes too much money.
I still like the idea of have a switch hitter there. Polanco fits. Let him find his groove there. Simple.