1. And every Met position player except for Matt Franco had at least one hit. 2. And Sanchez arrived before all but a few position players. 3. And the Dodgers were pleased Cora arrived in Dodgertown on Thursday, five days ahead of the voluntary reporting date for position players. 4. As a rookie from a baseball nation that had never exported a position player, Ichiro walked over to major league baseball and put his foot on its throat. 5. As far as the position players are concerned, Dierker smiled proudly Saturday when he noticed Biggio sprint around the bases during batting practice. 6. As for position players, free agency would solve at least one spot, first base. 7. At least Thursday the Mariners ended the outflow by getting two good pitchers back for one potentially good position player. 8. Bell, an outfielder, became only the third position player ever to pitch for the Mets. 9. Boras said the only issue was paying Maddux a salary higher than any everyday position player. 10. Boston has a stockpile of young talent, pitchers as well as position players. |