I think Raburn, with a regular job, would mash.

You produce more runs than you give up, even if you're a horrible defender. Inge's D saves a few more runs overall defensively but the difference of producing runs to giving up runs is key.

Raburn will have a wide range of run production as opposed to runs given up, moreso than Inge.

I know this isn't really directed to you but still.

I understand.

I wouldn't mind finding out.

nge's "superior D" is a thing of the past...get used to it.

I'm not so sure... last year he had mono... I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Raburn has never been a starter in his entire career. I'm simply not impressed with anything he has done on the MLB level.

<<Well he's been a starter, he started 39 times last year. Look at the difference in starts and being a sub. It's unbelievable.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=raburry01&year=2011&t=b#stsub::none>>

That's the problem when looking at a small sample, like 39 games. His career splits are much closer and actually tip in the other direction.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=raburry01&year=Career&t=b

You and your "faith"...lol!

Well, I know a team can't have studs at every position... but I sure wish we had a lock at 2B.

Right now... it's sort of like our DH position... both by committee.

<<but I sure wish we had a lock at 2B.>>

If we weren't paying Inge and we had a full time DH, Raburn would handily win the every day 2B gig. Without question.

Unfortunately, we have a veteran player who wants to play 2B and a DH spot no one really wants, which makes things a bit more complicated.

Again, Raburn has never been a starter, and has never proved to be a consistent MLB player.

Leyland has always been careful to put him in at times where he is more likely to succeed.

Instead of your phrase, "handily win," I would suggest "struggle mightily." That is what Raburn does when he gets a longer leash.

IMHO, of course.

<<Raburn has never been a starter>>

By never, do you mean 326 times?

<<<<< Raburn has never been a starter in his entire career. I'm simply not impressed with anything he has done on the MLB level. >>>>>

Ditto............

Sorry, too inconsistant for me.....

Well, let him prove you wrong this year.

(You have no choice in this matter)

; )

What "consistent" options do you have at 2B?