Maybe I missed something but hasn't Betts been a gold glove level RFer? Why would you take that away to fill 2B?Originally Posted by Ehjays
Poor Michael Busch
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wilko (Today)
I suspect because they think he'll provide them with more value at 2nd base and feel that either internally or externally, they can find a RF to replace Betts a lot easier than they can find a starter at 2nd base?
It's probably a few things:
1a. They hate their internal options at 2B / prefer their OF options over 2B - Michael Busch might literally struggle to put on a glove
1b. They think it's easier to sign or trade for a better OF than 2B
2. The positional adjustment for 2B means Betts being a good defensive RF is about equal to him being an average 2B (10 run adjustment from RF to 2B in a vacuum).
3. They have him signed forever for a bunch of money and he's athletic enough to handle multiple positions as necessary, so just bounce him back and forth as required. If tomorrow Jose Altuve lands on their lap I'm sure Betts will have no problems transitioning back to the outfield.
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