Robles is hitting .206, or a point better than Parra. Stevenson is a mediocre major leaguer, but he's competent. Put Robles in for Stevenson yesterday, and we know that he strikes out, rather than driving in a run. There is always big talk and high hopes that Robles, with this "tool" and that "tool" will be the next Willie Mays, but he is a 9th-inning defensive CF. Robles has a strong arm, so maybe he could learn to pitch. Kenley Jansen did. Otherwise, what MLB team can carry a starting CF who hits below .200?
Again, its effectively his second season and he's playing hurt. Dude was highly scouted and highly sought after.
Maybe, just maybe, we should hold off on giving up after a guy's second season of plate appearances. Particularly since we dont have any real OF prospects to take his place.
BTW, the Rays made the WS with their CFer hitting .217 last season.
