March 15, 2007
The Hole at Shortstop
Harper Gordek expresses his displeasure with Cristian Guzman playing short for the Nationals:
He's back. The worst everday [sic] player in major league baseball in 2005. Arguably the worst everyday shortstop in major league baseball from 2002-2004 is back in the field. Guzman played short yesterday. Perhaps this is the season where everything changes for him. Perhaps laser-eye surgery works like that episode of "Future Lawyers" where the guy had a bionic eye and it made him a great hitter. Or maybe the nearly 4000 ABs Cristian has had so far are more of an indication on how he'll do this year. I don't know. Just a thought.
I feel your pain. This is one of those cases where I'd rather see the 22-year-old AA shortstop get the job. He's going to earn a low salary and at least he has a chance of getting better.
Posted by David Pinto at
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They are moving Felipe Lopez to 2B because of weak defense, but a middle IF of Lopez and Ron Belliard sure beats any with Guzman in it.
As a Twins fan, I extend my heartfelt sympathies.
Dare I mention that Guzman was the first big free-agent signing by Jim Bowden in Washington? Well, him and an ancient Vinny Castilla.
The new manager, Manny Acta, has made some Sabermetrically-savvy comments since he was hired. I wonder how he really feels about Guzman.