Joey Ortiz's primary positions in his MLB career have been third baseman (3B), shortstop (SS), and second baseman (2B). He has played all three positions, primarily at 3B, SS and 2B with the Baltimore Orioles and the Milwaukee Brewers.
I also said not playing SS, because it is a high stress position. My quote exactly was: "SS has to be the most high demand, stressful position on the field and for a career utility man to take over the SS position may be weighing on his whole game. Stress in one area of a persons game definitely can spill over into other areas of his game." You talk as if playing 3rd is as stressful as SS. If you think it doesn't make a difference you never played the game.
I am totally aware of everything and when I say a .240 avg max. I meant for a full season because I'm sure he could have spurts of hitting even .300 for a couple of weeks but when the season is all over in October .240 max is all I see, that my prediction wright it down. He will not end the season better than a .240 avg.
I agree, it is not unrealistic but I think unlikely. Simply because someone can do something doesn't mean everyone should be able to do it.
SS has to be the most high demand, stressful position on the field and for a career utility man to take over the SS position may be weighing on his whole game. Stress in one area of a persons game definitely can spill over into other areas of his game.
It's not even realistic to think that a career .228 hitter will amazingly hit even .240 ever ... and to top it off you can expect about double digit errors to go along with it if he plays the full 162 game schedule @ SS.
That is why a team salary cap is better than a franchise tag and more fair for all. Salary caps leading to penalties that range from fines to more severe consequences like the forfeiture of draft picks or contract cancellations. Penalties are designed to ensure teams stay within budgetary limits and maintain fairness in the league.
173 strikeouts last season and a .194 batting avg this season. The same people wanting him back this year would be complaining about him 4 of 5 games if he were on the Brewers in 2025.
The Oakland Athletics are indeed moving from the Oakland Coliseum, and part of the reason cited by fans is the poor state of the stadium. While there have been issues with rodents as a key reason for the move.