02-07-2009, 11:33 PM
Something to keep in mind - if and when we carry 12 pitchers early in the season that only leaves room for 5 guys on the bench:
Bako/Hill/Backup C
Johnson
Miles/Fontenot
Gathright
Aurilia type? Hoffpauir?
The top 4 seem to be guaranteed spots. If we sign another backup infielder that means Hoff has no place on the roster.
This is why carrying a guy like Gathright on the roster is questionable (at best) for me. I'd rather have someone like Hoffpauir to provide some pop from the left side off the bench than a guy whose only real skill is that he's really fast.
Bako/Hill/Backup C
Johnson
Miles/Fontenot
Gathright
Aurilia type? Hoffpauir?
The top 4 seem to be guaranteed spots. If we sign another backup infielder that means Hoff has no place on the roster.
This is why carrying a guy like Gathright on the roster is questionable (at best) for me. I'd rather have someone like Hoffpauir to provide some pop from the left side off the bench than a guy whose only real skill is that he's really fast.