Nobody wants Arraez at first, so of course that's where they're putting him - ThreadSky

unc13teddy.bsky.social • 88 days ago

Nobody wants Arraez at first, so of course that's where they're putting him

@SammyLev tweeted
Luis Arraez was asked about being the Padres’ regular first baseman.

He alluded to his history as primarily a second baseman, but then said: “I’m a teammate. I want to play every day. If I see my name in the lineup, I’ll be excited and happy.” https://t.co/fF7LWxAMrD

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druck21.bsky.social•88 days ago

I’d rather have him at 1st than 2nd

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

I'd rather have him on another team.

theboneofmysword.bsky.social•88 days ago

Says he's a teammate and happy to just have his name in the lineup but has openly complained about being a DH🤔

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

What big offensive acquisition this decade hasn't complained about his usage?

theboneofmysword.bsky.social•88 days ago

Is he a big offensive acquisition though? But fair, they all complain

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

A two-time batting champ acquired for four players is a big acquisition.

theboneofmysword.bsky.social•88 days ago

I more meant in terms of production and helping a team win

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

That part doesn't matter.

onlypadres.bsky.social•88 days ago

He’s worse at 2B than at 1B, and can’t do anything else but DH, so first it is!

willholder.bsky.social•88 days ago

I was under the impression he was thrilled to be at 1B as opposed to DH

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

That could just mean he really doesn't want to DH, which at least a lot of other people want.

mensie.bsky.social•88 days ago

dude should be happy he wasn’t non-tendered

amsullinger.bsky.social•88 days ago

No power first baseman have much shorter careers than high average hitting second baseman.

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

Classic Preller, getting an overrated player and pissing him off.

amsullinger.bsky.social•88 days ago

At least signing Pivetta and an unwillingness to dump Cronenworth makes it a little more difficult to sign Arraez to an overpriced extension.

unc13teddy.bsky.social•88 days ago

I feel like a bad pitcher's contract is better than a bad hitter's because they'll get hurt eventually and you won't have to play him.

faithfulfriar.bsky.social•88 days ago

Arraez is an awful 2B but he’s equally awful at 1B, so I guess playing him at 2nd is optimal in a vacuum. On a better constructed roster he would be a DH. On this team, he’s obviously a 1b

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