All offseason, Orioles fans were wondering what would happen with Coby Mayo. Seemingly blocked at his primary position, would the team trade him? When spring training arrived and we learned of the injuries to Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg, a path for playing time opened up for him as the starting third baseman. The team seems to be committed to this.
Still to be determined is whether this is a good idea. There have been scouting reports all along that were dubious about Mayo being able to remain at the position. In a survey this week, I polled Orioles fans about their feelings about the move:
I was surprised when I got these results. On Camden Chat, comments are seemingly overwhelming in the negative on Mayo as a third baseman. For myself, I am feeling anxious about it and about the team’s defensive potential in general. This already is a backup plan and there doesn’t seem to be another plan lined up behind it.
Apparently, there’s a silent plurality out there that’s excited to see this former top prospect get an extended run at the position he played most of the way up through the minors.
Opening Day is now 19 days away. Mayo’s play at third in spring games between now and then could shift people’s feelings. Or maybe they won’t, because nothing matters until the games start mattering.
This week’s survey was sponsored by FanDuel.
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