“I don’t see anybody that saw this coming,”. Those were the words of USA Today, MLB Insider, Bob Nightengale on Monday has he spoke with 92-9 The Game’s Jon Chuckery about Atlanta Braves shortstop, Orlando Arcia.
Nightengale’s comments were in response to Chuckery’s statement in which he praised Arcia for his offensive and defensive production almost immediately filling the void left by the Dansby Swanson moving on in free agency.
“His offense has been outstanding. He’s had so many clutch hits, hitting the ball really well, hitting over .300, .380 on base percentage, this is the best of everything for the Braves,” Chuckery notes while speaking with Nightengale in regards to Arcia stepping in and essentially “picking right up,” where Swanson left off. “To play this good, to play as solid at shortstop as there is in the game right now, huge help for Atlanta,” Nightengale responded.
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