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But it's always possible that Thames is just a platoon player and Wells becomes one with further exposure. If so, the two of them would complement each other nicely. It's early yet in their MLB careers. I would not platoon them immediately by any means - unless we're adding a real corner OF to the team somehow.
If Hamilton signs up with us due to some sort of contract with the Devil, then one of those dudes is getting platooned. With Hamilton's injury record we'd need a couple of spare OFers around who can play if pressed into duty. Wells is a good 4th OF because he can cover Center in emergencies, has the arm for Right, and can pinch-hit for our more lefty-oriented OF.
Team structure can make some players into non-starters, at least at one position. Ask McLemore. It can work. Just keeping options open with platoon talk. ;-) For the rest of this year, nobody should be platooned, Especially Wells. Swing away.
~G