Odds & Ends: Hardy, Tejada, Cardinals, Mariners
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... MLB'com's Brian McTaggart tweets that Astros' GM Ed Wade said “At this point, we’re prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop," but noted that Miguel Tejada could return as a third baseman. ...
With Miguel Tejada most likely on his way out, Tommy Manzella is in as Astros Shortstop in 2010
The Crawfish Boxes —
... Straight from Eddy Wade's mouth:
At this point, we’re prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop.
The possibility remains that Tejada could return as a third baseman.
Tommy Manzella grades anywhere from good to very good at shortstop. AstroAndy did a fine comparison between Manzella and former Astro Adam Everett a few months ago. Replacing this kind of defense with Manzella's defensive abilities at short would definitely be a boon. ...
