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(02-01-2017, 10:30 AM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: I don't see them giving up on either of those guys now at this point. We've barely gotten to see them on the field to get an idea if they really are replaceable.

I was very happy to see Smith drafted, as I thought he was a good fit to be a true center field type FS. Unfortunately, he's been hurt a lot and not given much opportunity when healthy either. This always brings into question whether it's because he's struggling to earn reps or are the coaches just being stubborn and showing loyalty to the more veteran players.
Fejedelem, on the other hand, I was not excited about when drafted. I think his ceiling is quality backup. But he showed a little something in limited time last year so maybe there's hope and I'm completely wrong about him.

Either way, when the position struggles, you have to wonder why it's struggling. Is it because the depth isn't good enough to supplant the starter and fresh meat needs to be brought in? Or , as mentioned, is it because of the coaches won't bench the underperforming starters and give the backups a chance?