February 25, 2010

Chemistry Should be the Last of his Worries

Dave Trembley is trying to find enough at bats for all his hitters in order to keep them happy:

Of all the tasks Trembley faces entering this season, his ability to get his players enough at-bats to keep them happy might be the most challenging. While more talent and a deeper bench are issues that Trembley is willing to confront, he also knows they can affect the positive team chemistry he is trying hard to cultivate.

“I think about it every day,” Trembley said Wednesday. “In a lot of ways, it’s a good situation. It’s a challenging situation. You want to be fair, but you also have to do what’s right. You have to do what’s best for the team. Hopefully, everybody understands that. Everybody wants to play, but the reality is there are only nine guys in the lineup.”

Right now, it looks like Trembley will have the best hitters in the lineup, and the others on the bench. His real worry should be about keeping his regulars fresh and his reserves ready. If someone on the bench wants to start, it should be up to the player to prove he’s capable.

If the lineup hits well and the team wins, the chemistry will take care of itself.

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