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Dan Uggla Hopes To Remain At Second Base
Yahoo's Tim Brown, talking to Dan Uggla's agent Jeff Borris, learned that Uggla wants to stay at second base. Said Borris:
"Danny Uggla's been a full-time second baseman for the last four years. He's performed exceptionally well at that position. Although he has the athleticism to play other positions, he's performed remarkably over these four years at second base and there should be no reason to consider a position change at this time."
That's technically true, since Uggla hasn't been traded yet. But many of his suitors, including the Orioles, Giants, Red Sox, and Braves, would have Uggla play a position other than second base. Perhaps it is unwise to acquire a player and force him to change positions. But Uggla does not have a say in the matter, as we learned with Alfonso Soriano heading into the 2006 season with the Nationals.
Uggla has only played second base in the Majors. In 2005 at Double A, Uggla played all four infield positions. The previous year, he spent some time in the outfield.
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I think Dan should just stay where he is....in Miami.
Posted by: ManOfTeal | November 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM
I prefer not to deal with inner divisional opponents so I have to agre with you ManOfTeal.
Posted by: Phillip_Cannon | November 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM
I just noticed that Uggla's agent is also Barry Bonds agent...
Wonder if that will make things easier or harder for the Giants?
Posted by: 55saveslives | November 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
I say trade him to the Braves and let him stay at 2nd, move Martin to 1st where he did a pretty decent job last year. First base situation solved, we get another power threat, and we can sign Mike Cameron for left, a little more pop as well.
Posted by: JonB. | November 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
"He's performed exceptionally well at that position."
B-Effin-S! His offensive profile looks like a 1B or corner OF, though in all honesty no one cares which position the various bats play. Take Andruw Jones in his Atlanta days. That kind of mammoth power is definitely not typical of CFs, but no one cared because he was an excellent CF. How you bat makes no difference on where you play in the field, how well you defend determines where you play, and Uggla is a butcher in the field: http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=3442&position=2B#fielding
He would do well to move to LF, as he might not have the build to be a decent defensive 1B. His power will keep him employed, but if he's traded he's more than likely gonna get shunted to the OF, especially on a team like the Braves that need to put up a good defense behind a strong pitching staff.
Posted by: jfreak4031 | November 13, 2009 at 02:26 PM
As a Giants fan, I would prefer that Uggla stays in Miami as well...
Posted by: JT | November 13, 2009 at 02:32 PM
I say trade him to the Braves and let him stay at 2nd, move Martin to 1st where he did a pretty decent job last year. First base situation solved, we get another power threat, and we can sign Mike Cameron for left, a little more pop as well.
Posted by: JonB. | November 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
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Okay, I'll bite. Who's gonna play 1B the other 40-ish games?
Posted by: Timotheus | November 13, 2009 at 02:35 PM
if thats the case, why dont the Braves keep their prospects and just sign Laroche and Cameron and keep Prado where they are. Uggla is brutal at second, I mean, one of the worst defensive guys in the league.
Their isnt much cost difference in Uggla and what Laroche would be, so just sign the guy and keep your prospects
Posted by: csg | November 13, 2009 at 02:50 PM
^ THIS
Posted by: jfreak4031 | November 13, 2009 at 03:01 PM
What do you mean the other 40-ish games? He would, he would be the 1st baseman all the time.
Posted by: JonB. | November 13, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Uggla in Dodger Blue for 2010!!!
Posted by: 3400kobe | November 13, 2009 at 04:08 PM
"he's performed remarkably over these four years at second base and there should be no reason to consider a position change at this time."
another lol delivered by good ol' Boras. Honestly, he is the favorite part of the offseason for me.
Posted by: MiseryIndex | November 13, 2009 at 04:28 PM
WOOPS. Wrong Boras. Nevermind that, but still, lol.
Posted by: MiseryIndex | November 13, 2009 at 04:29 PM
"Uggla in Dodger Blue for 2010!!!"
Ya, if you're willing to part with Billingsley. Or James McDonald and Rolando Balsario/Corey Wade. Then we got a deal. :) lol.
Posted by: JPizzle | November 13, 2009 at 04:56 PM
I really hope you're kidding...
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | November 13, 2009 at 05:38 PM
What Uggla has his agent been watching..because if its 2 things everyone in baseball knows is
1) He can hit for power
2) His defense is far from exceptional
Posted by: Moses Magnum | November 13, 2009 at 05:50 PM
i want uggla in dodgers blue i wouldnt mind if mcdonald or wade maybe both i dont care let do it i bleed dodgers blue he will too
Posted by: twitter.com/wrestlinggod123 | November 13, 2009 at 08:29 PM
As a Giants fan, I would prefer that Uggla stays in Miami as well...
Posted by: JT | November 13, 2009 at 02:32 PM
are you high? i would love uggla. i am a giants fan and i would without a doubt give up better defense for a huge bat the giants don't have. they need at least 2 bats and this should be one of them. and for tim dorame, the reason you bleed blue is you have no oxygen in your blood. look for felipe lopez to be your new 2nd baseman.
Posted by: a_mccombs | November 14, 2009 at 03:29 AM