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Baker feeling at home at third base

 

Published 9/3/2008 by Thomas Harding at Major League Baseball News

Jeff Baker has struggled to find an offensive rhythm for more than a month. But thanks to Rockies manager Clint Hurdle's recent lineup decisions, he is at least in his element defensively. Partly because of matchups, and partly because of the need to keep reserves fresh, Baker has started two of the last three games at third base. (link)

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