Tue May 09, 2017 1:57 pm
Although I'm a Yankee fan, I do have trouble understanding all the votes for Duren. Maybe the image of the fireballing wild-man with coke-bottle glasses has enduring appeal. Anyway, I didn't vote for him.
However, I did vote for Polanco, and I think there's a good case to be made for him. For one thing, although he's a defensive 2, he has zero errors, and that makes him sort unique. His defensive value is about equivalent to a 1e18. Also, he's a 16 year veteran with no card. And he's a RH hitter who hits RHP. 2B's who hit RHP are in short supply.
So, as a unique (no errors at 2B) 16 year veteran with no card, and the ability to hit RHP from 2B, I think Polanco merited my vote. We all get to vote, even if others have different criteria and might disagree with those votes are distributed. If some folks what to vote for Duren, that's their privilege.