I've got quite a bit of bias into my "eye test" observations, but to me he looks slow and awkward at 3B. He has made some routine plays, but I thought he looked less than fluid in doing it.
The Astros game with the doubles --- I think some most 3B would have had a better reaction to, though I'm not sure if they'd have made the play.
what everyone seems to be ignoring is that Freeman now qualifies at 3B in fantasy and that is by far the most important thing here
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This is an extremely small sample, so it doesn't show much one way or the other, but it does support what is obvious - Freeman is going to be atrocious at 3B.
I actually think a -40 number is possible and -20 is also possible but optimistic.
I think it was very easy to see in the first game that Freeman would not be able to be a serviceable 3B. On the double hit down the line, I thought most third basemen would have gotten. It looked like FF was guarding the line and still couldn't get there.
I'm not sure FF could play there if the Braves had an elite SS and elite LF much less with Swanson and Kemp out there. (I'm not saying Swanson is as bad as Kemp either. Just not elite.)
So far has the run production of having Adams and FF out there exceeded the runs given up?
Knucksie (07-11-2017)
3b could still be a nice option in the future on a limited basis. Versatility is always helpful. Not sure our manager would take advantage of it though.
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Chico (07-11-2017)
Obviously, he's going to be terrible at 3B. We all know that. To what degree is the question. But, using this limited of a data set is pretty dumb.
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Can't see the genius' posts, but I'm guessing sample size only makes a difference when it fits your point, right???
We all know he's not a 3B, this makes you "smart"??? Might oughta get back to dealing cards.
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
LOL, how's that blog coming? Have you penned any more insightful articles about the Braves going with a 24 man roster, or them already trading Garcia? How about some more trade scenarios where the Braves get an Ace for 3-4 spare parts? Maybe you can explain to us again how Wilser and Folty are equivalent pitchers?
It's hilarious being criticized by the dumbest poster on these boards haha!
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