Defense - critical in the postseason

[Vogelbomb]

I watched the interview Dipoto gave in his media availability to close out the weekend. (It's up on sports.mynorthwest.com for any interested.)

Dipoto talked about the importance of pitching, hitting w/ RISP and timely homers in the playoffs.

I think he forgot to mention defense. I'm watching the DET/CLE gm 1 and all 3 runs are unearned in this game. You have to make the plays and you have to keep from giving the opponent extra outs or extra bases.

I hope Victor Robles is starting EVERY SINGLE GAME in RF. Split the DH reps between Jorge and Dom. Jorge can start at 2b and give Leo Rivas the occasional 2b start when Jorge DHs. Maybe even get Rivas a SS start if we go against a lefty.

[HawkandMariner88]

Pitching & defense are 1 & 2 when it comes to importance. Can't give up any extra hits/bases.