I could have stomached Ojeda as the back up SS for a couple of months just to delay the clock on Barney, but I think you are over estimating the importance of defence and Barney's bat if you think its about a wash between him and Baker on their side of the platoon. If you think so little of Barney why on earth are you worried about starting the clock on him? Besides which, he was up last season so he was going to burn an option anyway. Jeff Baker career vs. RHP - .244/.300/.378. He's also a about a +4 defender in the field. Barney I see as a .270/.315/.335 type, maybe a bit better if the work at camp colvin paid off. He was supposedly a plus defensive shortstop, so I'd guess he's in the +6 to +10 range at 2B. Where should I be seeing something to get upset about? My mistake on the clock, but I would much rather see him at SS and no where near.....WHOO COLVIN!!!! the 2 spot. If he's seeing playing time and looks at the top of the order to shop him for a trade since Castro is blocking his potential, then I wouldn't be upset.