February 26, 2005
Oldest Outfield
Ira Berkow of the NY Times notes that the Giants will have the oldest starting outfield ever.
And how do the pitchers feel with an outfield for the ages? Looking for the silver lining, that's how.
"Experience is everything," Schmidt said. "They're still in the game for a reason. Happy to have them on my team."
And Felipe Alou said, "The older guys don't have as many questions that the younger guys do."
Or, as the pitching coach Dave Righetti said about the elderly outfield: "They'll figure out a way to position themselves. They'll get to the balls."
Lots of strikeouts would help, too.
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Well they're not going to get them when Reuter pitches...
The older guys "don't have as many questions"? Like, they're not asking "Hey coach, what's the bunt sign again?" I suppose, unlike all those damn rookies who keep forgetting.
Q: Which left fielder had the most assists last season?
A: Barry Bonds
They'll be fine... a good first step can make up for a lack of range.