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Outfielders: Seth Small (33, 3* current/3* potential) was our best hitter with a 119 OPS+ and can play all 3 outfield spots above average, but is an upcoming free agent. Eric McGuire (29, 3*/3*) spent most of the year in center, but is not best suited there defensively. He sported a 113 OPS+ and is owed 55 million through the next 5 years. Andino Barlini (31, 3*/3*) was our main right fielder but can also play center, he had a 94 OPS+ in a league leading 629 at bats. He’s owed 17.2 million next season before becoming a free agent. Juan Suarez (27, 2.5*/2.5*) was a September callup and is a defensive specialist. He might not hit much, but he will track down almost every ball that comes his way. Edgar Melendez (30, 2.5*/2.5*) was our main backup outfielder and had a 69 OPS+.
My thoughts: The outfield is old and needs some identity. There’s no true star here, just a bunch of role players. This area needs major improvement.
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