tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post8272382171113913403..comments2023-06-25T06:58:15.188-04:00Comments on Capitol Baseball: Trade Watch 2011: Ian DesmondJoe Druganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445225986824666955noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-89279846577261980352011-07-22T20:50:47.862-04:002011-07-22T20:50:47.862-04:00this is one of those where I actually would not wa...this is one of those where I actually would not want to be the GM - I guess if the offer was just what I was looking for I make the trade but I am not actively shopping him<br />Several reasons: 1. Its only his 2nd year like you mentioned and his defense has improved<br />2. I think he and Espinosa form an excellent double play combination<br />3. I want Espinosa to finish the year at 2b - I think changing positions is not as easy as people think, especially in the big leagues. I realize he played SS the majority of his career but he has settled in nicely at 2b and if they want to see what happens next year I am ok with that but I don't want two positions being switched this late in the season.<br />4. I want to see what happens as Davey keeps working with him<br />thats all I gotsjm308noreply@blogger.com