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Why not just find a cheaper RH hitting masher against LHP to go with Thames.
That's easier to find than a fulltime mashing OF.
Wells has almost NO (well, very little) platoon splits. It makes more sense to just let him play.
In his career he's had a vR track (284 PA's) of .257-.314-.437 w/11 homers.
In his career he's had a vL track (265 PA's) of .258-.337-.458 w/10 homers
He's the same guy no matter who is throwing.
If we can find a mashing OF All-Star, well, good for us. But Wells can play fulltime guys. Let's not discount him.
BTW, While Thames does have a significant platoon split, his career track against righties (432 PA's) is .265-.316-.442 w/12 homers. He's not any better against RHP than Wells is...and he's a much worse defender.
We're better off rolling Wells out there everyday.
But I've been advocating that all year.
moe