August 01, 2006
Slam Duncan
John Sickels wonders if there is hope of Eric Duncan. While his view is positive, let me add a caveat. I saw Duncan play last week in New Britain. He's already been moved from third to first defensively. From his play at first base, it's clear why. He played the position poorly. Now, I'm not one for wanting a lot of defense at first base, but you at least need to be competent at the position. I remember one play in particular. It was a slow roller down the first base line. It was going foul. He picked it up anyway, but the runner was blocking the throw to first. The second baseman didn't set up in foul territory to take the throw, but Duncan threw the ball anyway. It ended up in rightfield. Maybe he's just learning the position, but he has a lot to learn.
Posted by David Pinto at
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The Yankees moved Eric over after getting A-Rod, figuring 1st base would be open sooner (Giambi is 35) than 3rd. If he came up in the minors at 3rd that highly touted it convinces me he is an adequate infielder. Misplaying the dribbler along the line sounds like a dumb mistake most young players make from time to time.