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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
I think Cuthbert's role is as a reserve who gets a decent amount of playing time.
He should probably get a start a week at 3B, just to rest Moustakas's knee. That's 20-25 games.
Figure he gets 5 games subbing for Hosmer.
If Moss is the primary DH vs RHP, that still leaves 40-50 starts vs lefties at that spot. Cuthbert figures to be part of that solution as well. And he also is insurance if Moss, who is not the most durable guy out there, misses some time.
I haven't heard anything about him as a 2B option/solution. I know the team was planning to go that way before Moustakas's injury last year, but I am skeptical he can stick there. If he does, obviously you run with that and give him 120+ starts there.
Otherwise, I think he's a 75-90 game piece for you in 2017, who provides nice insurance at 3B and DH while also giving you a platoon option for Moustakas and Moss.
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He's far too good a hitter to be a part-time player, IMO.