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#46261	03/03/2017 5:42:43 am
bullet67 Joined: 06/12/2016 Posts: 51 Inactive	picked up a free agent last week who was listed as a catcher. Yet, each time he has come in as a replacement, it has been either at 3rd base, or left or right field. Why is this?

#46265	03/03/2017 6:08:58 am
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9601 Haverhill Halflings III.1	That is not uncommon with replacements. He probably wasn't brought in as a defensive replacement, rather a pinch runner or pinch hitter. BTW, looking at the guy, I wouldn't use him as a Catcher because his Arm is kind of low. A bit difficult to retrain him at his age, but his build is more suited to 3B or OF. He is a little behind in development, so he probably has time to learn another position. Of course he is also not the most spectacular player (a lot of SI in defensive skills, but not enough to be a SS).

#46352	03/05/2017 4:13:23 pm
bullet67 Joined: 06/12/2016 Posts: 51 Inactive	well, just goes to show how much of a judge of players I am. one more thing; if a pitcher is said to always be wild but still has good potential to be a starting pitcher with a great fastball, is he worth taking ahcnace on? Everyone here says not to take a player who's control will always be lacking. But how to determine between lacking control and a wild pitcher?

#46353	03/05/2017 4:27:45 pm
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9601 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Wild means even less control than Lacking. I generally stay away from those guys, but everyone has to choose their own strategy. If you were going to go with a Wild pitcher, Starter would be the safest place to put him. But I can't really recommend it. Updated Sunday, March 5 2017 @ 4:29:49 pm PST

#46354	03/05/2017 4:28:01 pm
Philliesworld Joined: 10/17/2014 Posts: 787 Pierre Jacobins III.3	I'll use a below average control pitcher if he has at least two or more very good skills. http://brokenbat.org/player/104452 But I'd stay away from lacking, and wouldn't even glance at a wild.