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Just saw that Luplow was recalled, and Newman’s contract was purchased. Appears Stallings going down and Mercer to DL. Sadler was also dfa to make room for Newman.

hey this is interesting

guess they have seen enough of Sadler since they kept S-Rod.



Glad to see Newman get a chance. Hopefully he gets some starts.

I know it has been said by many and on many occasions, but the fascination with keeping Rodriguez around is past the stage of being nauseating.



While I have no idea if Sadler could be a valuable part of the team in the future, S-Rod has no value after this season, and frankly, has even less value this season. Having him on the roster this season has taken a space away from someone who could have contributed more this year.



So --- goodbye Casey. Hope that Newman and Luplow can contribute.

Just what we need, more LMG's.

Why am I seeing opinions that Newmans defense is very average?I see reports now that his teenage is suspect?



I surely hope he's a good fielder and all the minor league reports aren't more BS.

5C555D4C42380 wrote: Why am I seeing opinions that Newmans defense is very average?I see reports now that his teenage is suspect? 



I surely hope he's a good fielder and all the minor league reports aren't more BS.


From what I gather from P2 is that he is an average SS. Not the Hechiveria type by any means but will have decent range and will make the routine plays as well as some above average ones. Certainly he will be better than Jordy at this stage of his career. Looks like the one to watch is Cole Tucker in Altoona. He seems to have passed Newman as a prospect but still has some hitting to work on.

406169406B63040 wrote: Why am I seeing opinions that Newmans defense is very average?I see reports now that his teenage is suspect? 



I surely hope he's a good fielder and all the minor league reports aren't more BS.


From what I gather from P2 is that he is an average SS.  Not the Hechiveria type by any means but will have decent range and will make the routine plays as well as some above average ones.  Certainly he will be better than Jordy at this stage of his career.  Looks like the one to watch is Cole Tucker in Altoona.  He seems to have passed Newman as a prospect but still has some hitting to work on.




According to the Oliver system he is better average and better than Hechevvria:



2016-2018



Double Play

Name Range Hands Start Pivot

Newman, Kevin .825 .891 .585 .662

Hecheverria, Adeinis .791 .887 .607 .485

--------------------------------------------

MLB Average .780 .879 .578 .576

567071667060130 wrote: Why am I seeing opinions that Newmans defense is very average?I see reports now that his teenage is suspect? 



I surely hope he's a good fielder and all the minor league reports aren't more BS.


From what I gather from P2 is that he is an average SS.  Not the Hechiveria type by any means but will have decent range and will make the routine plays as well as some above average ones.  Certainly he will be better than Jordy at this stage of his career.  Looks like the one to watch is Cole Tucker in Altoona.  He seems to have passed Newman as a prospect but still has some hitting to work on.




According to the Oliver system he is better average and better than Hechevvria:



2016-2018



                                 Double Play

Name                 Range Hands Start Pivot

Newman, Kevin         .825  .891  .585  .662

Hecheverria, Adeinis  .791  .887  .607  .485

--------------------------------------------

MLB Average           .780  .879  .578  .576


Whatever the Oliver system is it shows good things about Newman in the field.