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The absence of Compton at first base (along with the earlier trade of first base backup Pablo Gonzales) means that rookie Erik Shelton, who has acquitted himself quite well thus far, will be getting more playing time there. Shelton, a natural center fielder, will also continue to backup Zack Banks at that position. So he will have ample chances to build his case for an important role on the 1967 squad.
In addition, veteran RF/1B Justin Schumann will likely see his playing increased both spelling Shelton at first and playing more regularly in right field in place of the slumping Souffront.
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