http://www.sbnation.com/users/JoeyBelleRedux Posts made by JoeyBelleRedux on SB Nation http://www.letsgotribe.com/2008/5/6/481635/what-about-d JoeyBelleRedux Tue, 06 May 2008 23:27:20 -0000 <p>I know that offensivly the tribe has looked attrocious, bad approaches, no patience, etc. for most of the season but, why is there not more discussion about therir defense?</p> <p>I do not get to watch any games that aren't on national T.V. being in LA but, I do listen to Hegan and Hammy and am constantly infuriated by their defense.&nbsp; It seems they are in poor position before the ball is in play, they take poor routes to the ball and take forever to transfer and throw.&nbsp;</p> <p>Obviously it starts at Third with the Chin, but Garko is below average at first, Peralta has little range and does not turn the DP well at all.&nbsp; Victor as good at the plate as he is still has problems controlling baserunners (which is&nbsp;a problem shared with&nbsp;pitching).&nbsp; RF and CF are solid but it remains to be seen if whomever they put in LF can pull their weight.</p> <p>Ever since Wedge ball began the fundimentals, including their&nbsp;hitting approach, baserunning, and defense have been terrible and they don't seem to be getting better anytime soon.</p> <p>Does anybody else feel this way or am I just crazy for thinking that they give up a run or two a night based on either inadiquate or downright poor defense?</p> <p>JBR</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>