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Seems to me that the defensive spectrum is a roster construction principle. Once Lopez and Figgins are already on your roster, it becomes irrelevant. Or am I missing something?
Certainly, if you've got a talented guy you want to get to fulfill his potential, you don't say: "we're putting you at third because there's a greater chance you'll get traded or benched compared to Chone and we want to find your replacement more easily." (even if it's true)