I hate what they're doing with/to Shaw ...

[neutral]

He didn't produce in Boston because he didn't play regularly - so after being a huge contributor over the past 1.5+ years with the Brewers ... what do they do ... make him a part time player ... at a position he's never played before.  Then they take a 2B ... and make him primarily a SS - further messing with an already mediocre defense.  And when they do want to have their best defense in there - Arcia goes to SS, Schoop goes to 2B, and Shaw goes to the bench ... (if he's not there already).

I didn't like the Schoop move (along with the Moustakis move) - and I think the ambiguity of day-to-day status is hurting everybody besides Moustakis (who is a regular ... so not day-to-day ... and (almost) always at 3B).

As soon as I heard about the Schoop deal ... I was hoping they'd give Shaw a chance at SS - where he'd still be seeing the ball off the bat from closer to the same angle ... and his footwork for covering 2B on DPs would be more natural.  I know he's big for SS - but so was Ripken.    I'm not saying he could play SS like Ripken - but I'd bet he could play it as well or better than Schoop ... and then Schoop could focus on 2B.  Perez could back up all 3 positions offensively ... and Arcia could be a defensive SS and intentional runner.

I think everybody would do better with defined roles ... more closely aligned with what they're familiar with - and Shaw would get a fairer deal.

[Ghetto]

Shaw needs to be on the field more. Totally agree. Schoop has been awful at the plate. It doesn't matter how good his defense is. Arcia as well.

[wrastle63]

Agree that I wish they had a more consistent lineup. Moose has been a big upgrade though. He has hit well and his defense has been outstanding. Schoop had a very slow start but should hopefully get going.

[Houndhead]

I think Shaw has been ok at 2B. I like him at 2B with Moose at 3B. I don't know if Aug. was the best time to make that move. For Shaw, I think his power at a middle infield position makes him more valuable at contract time. Interesting to see if th Brewers pick up options on Moose and Schoop.