Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Braves: Left field platoon situation is undecided

With just two weeks remaining before the start of the regular season, Braves manager Bobby Cox still hasn't indicated how he plans to split time in left field between Ryan Langerhans (pictured left), Craig Wilson and Matt Diaz. Wilson has been battling arthritis in his right shoulder, so he’s likely the odd man out of the equation. Cox could very well revisit the platoon situation he utilized with Langerhans and Diaz after the All-Star break last year, though Langerhans -- the superior defensive player -- could claim the job outright if he continues to swing a hot stick (.378 AVG this spring).
Source: MLB.com