"We'll probably decide that next week, but I feel very comfortable with him at third base. I don't want Caleb to be moving from second to third during the season. I want him to play one position only and then just go do your thing at the plate."
"Sometimes we make a big deal out of spring training and positions. I don't think because you take five ground balls at third base makes you a better third baseman. There's more than comes into play -- metrics, your first step, projections -- but I think, at the end of the day, it's who we feel more comfortable with."
"I've seen a lot of third basemen with cannons at third base, but their footwork is not great. This kid has a great arm and great footwork."
The Boston Red Sox acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in February to fill the third base vacancy left by free agent Alex Bregman's departure to the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting last season. During spring training, Durbin has shared time with Marcelo Mayer at both third and second base, but has received the majority of starts at third recently. Manager Alex Cora expressed comfort with Durbin's defensive abilities, particularly praising his arm strength and footwork. Cora indicated a decision on Durbin's permanent position would come within a week, emphasizing the importance of stability rather than frequent position changes during the season.
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