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Delwyn Young, Hong-Chih Kuo seem set for team
TUCSON -- Manager Joe Torre will meet with his staff today to discuss the next round of roster moves, which could be announced after tonight's exhibition against the Kansas City Royals. But Torre tipped his hand a bit before Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies when he hinted that infielder Delwyn Young and left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo will likely make the team.
Young, a switch-hitter who can play second base and the outfield, has struggled all spring and is hitting .143 with more strikeouts (15) than hits and runs batted in combined. But his versatility makes him valuable and he is out of options, meaning another team could claim him if the Dodgers try to send him to the minors.
"As far as I'm concerned he's a roster guy based on the fact that he has talent [and] he has no options left," Torre said. "My thought process is right now that he's going to be on our club."
Kuo, who is also out of options, has shuttled between the bullpen and the starting rotation throughout an injury-marred career and will probably start the season as a middle reliever. He has given up three hits in 7 2/3 spring innings.
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Young is only 25, has a career line of .333/.366/.564 in limited major leauge experience, and has a career line of .303/.359/.512 in the minors - this is not a man you let go. His versatility makes him all the more desirable.
With the volatility of the Dodgers pitching situation I'd also hate to lose Kuo, but I feel that he's more expendable than Young.
Young and Kuo Out of Options
Young and Kuo Out of Options
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