With Yangervis Solarte returning from the disabled list, Padres’ manager Andy Green has a real dilemma. The infield, which had been a weakness at the beginning of the season, has improved with the additions of Cory Spangenberg at third (April), Carlos Asuaje at second (June) and Dusty Coleman at short (July). As well as Spangenberg and Asuaje have played on both sides of the ball; Coleman has been the real surprise.
He had languished in the minor leagues since being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2008 with stops in rookie ball and up and down the levels of A ball from the Vancouver Canadians to the El Paso Chihuahuas.