NBC 7 breaks down some of the biggest topics and questions surrounding the Friars leading up to Opening Day.
" getting ready so quickly to play games and then there's a 162-game season ahead of you," says Padres manager Bob Melvin."The one thing you worry about a little bit when they're not with you is the injury component. But, that's something you can't control."
That is extremely true. AJ has long believed that stacking the system with shortstops and seeing who can stick at the position then moving them around accordingly is a good way to strengthen organizational depth. "We're going to have a very talented infield with some versatility," says Melvin."Obviously, a lot of range. With the lack of shifting this year it's obviously going to become that much more important to have athletic guys in your infield. It gives us a lot of options and I know, speaking with our guys, they just want to win and they realize they might be moving around a little bit this year.
It won't be for lack of options. Adrian Morejon and Ryan Weathers are both in the mix. So is Jay Groome, the lefty they got back from Boston in the Eric Hosmer trade who has impressed in the minor leagues. Lugo is an interesting case because he signed with the Friars hoping to leave the relief role he had with the Mets and become a starter again but he's going to be throwing for Puerto Rico in the WBC so his progress will be tougher to track.
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