Center Of Attention
I've been asked a lot this offseason about how things will shake out in center field. I was excited by the fact that Brian Anderson had some success here last year. He won a game for in Seattle when he hit two home runs off the Rodriguez kid who almost looked unhittable that night. Defensively, he won't be a question mark. He's in a good mix between Jermaine Dye and Scott Podsednik. I can see Dye really being a player-coach with him in the outfield and helping him with his defense. I really think he will do a great job. I think you take the pressure off a young player by saying "hey look, you're our guy out there. Go out and relax, have fun, and show us that you can handle this each day." It may take a bit of time for him to hit the way you want at the big league level every day, but defensively it won't be an issue. Getting used to big league pitching is something we've all gone through - I'm confident that in time, Brian will turn out to be a good offensive player. DJ
Comments
DJ has hit on my biggest concern this season - the defense of Brian Anderson in center. I feel better after reading DJ's assessment that Anderson will be all right defensively! I also agree that he just needs to get his at bats without a lot of pressure and learn to hit while understanding that sound defense needs to be his priority.
Posted by: dan bowman | February 28, 2006 4:47 PM
DJ, you should be managing somewhere in the big leagues. I completely agree with everything you said. Lets hope the good guys get off to a good start!
Posted by: David Wilson | March 1, 2006 5:45 PM