Post by AztecBill on Aug 27, 2012 8:15:01 GMT -8
and Amarista has been more than serviceable for the Padres so far
These are both fringe players.
Amarista is 23 years old.
2B Stats
.255 .318 .379 .697 Average MLB 2B
.250 .287 .405 .693 Amarista
Amarista is playing above average defense and average offense as a 23 year old. That makes him a very valuable player for the Padres over the next 5 years. Hitting improves significantly from age 23 to age 28.
The Padres have begun to platoon him with Logan Forsythe.
.256 .301 .413 .714 Amarista versus RHP
.319 .413 .449 .862 Forsythe versus LHP
Forsythe is 25.
Amarista is also a good defensive OF giving flexibility for double switches and late inning defensive considerations.
I think the Padres got the best of the trade without considering Roach who looked dominant this year in the minors.