There is no more reason to continue discussing the competition for the starting center fielder’s job as if it is up for grabs. With the early injury to Adam Haseley, the strange nonplaying of Mickey Moniak and the poor play of Scott Kingery, the job has been won. Sure, Joe Girardi will continue saying that it’s still anyone’s job to lose, but let’s not kid ourselves.
Odubel Herrera is more than likely going to be the starting center fielder on Opening Day.
Now, if we are basing that decision purely on baseball acumen, then yes, Herrera has won the job with his play on the field.