For a while
there, given the opportunity to try on the shortstop position for next season,
Trevor Plouffe looked as if it was going to fit him good.
From August
15 to September 3, Plouffe played in 20 games and hit an impressive .316/.365/.506
in 86 plate appearances. The ball was exploding off of his bat and his fielding
was much improved since his early season yips. Unfortunately, since committing
the cardinal sin in baseball – forgetting how
many outs there are – he has fallen into the abyss. From September 4 on,
Plouffe has gone a measly 5-for-43 (.116) in 49 plate appearances and has
committed five errors in the field. Basically, he’s playing like a man about to
lose the job.
According to 1500ESPN’s
Phil Mackey, manager Ron Gardenhire had some remarks directed towards Plouffe’s
recent play:
"He's scuffled lately at making plays that really we
have to make. And I don't know if he's just relaxed enough, he's comfortable
back up here, he knows he'...
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