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Moss eyes more selective approach at plate

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And he likely will strike out often.

But Moss also pledges this: He will be more selective this season with hopes of driving up an on-base percentage that dipped in 2016 to .300, nearly 20 points below his career mark.

It doesn't mean Moss is going to ease off the throttle at the plate and make more contact.

"I want to be more selective and draw more walks," Moss said. "I'm no good when I just try to make contact. Strikeouts are still going to be there."

But by spitting on pitches out of the zone, Moss believes his on-base percentage should rise significantly.