06-04-2009, 01:28 PM
Theriot has made some surprisingly nice plays this year, last night was maybe the best I've seen him defensively ever. I've also never understood the weak arm thing, his arm seems fine to me, yeah he doesn't have the rocket Shawon Dunston arm but its not like he lollipops it there either.
I do think his range is a bit poor, he dives on a lot of plays he shouldn't have to and ends up allowing too many infield singles, I know the Cubs worked with him on not diving as much this year if he doesn't have to. I also agree he is a terrible decision maker.
Overall I don't think he is much worse than average though. If he wasn't a dumbass he would be a real good player in every asepct, but he is.
I do think his range is a bit poor, he dives on a lot of plays he shouldn't have to and ends up allowing too many infield singles, I know the Cubs worked with him on not diving as much this year if he doesn't have to. I also agree he is a terrible decision maker.
Overall I don't think he is much worse than average though. If he wasn't a dumbass he would be a real good player in every asepct, but he is.