It's a saying that's become a sports staple, "don't let one mistake turn into two."
Edwin Encarnacion could've easily gone in the tank after booting an inning ending double play ball in the 10th inning of Sunday's Reds/Brewers game at GABP. Instead, Encarnacion went to the bat rack and started the Reds game-winning rally in the bottom of the inning.
In the clubhouse, after the game, I got the sense that his teammates were happy for Edwin because he really cares about his craft. Ken Griffey, Jr. said no one knows how hard Edwin works to get better. Dusty Baker described Edwin as an "internal bleeder" when he makes a mistake.
The third base job, for now, is his despite 6 errors less than 20 games into the season. But, how will it change when Alex Gonzalez gets back. Dusty will have three players with only two positions. So, who do you sit? Gonzalez is a great defensive shortstop with a decent bat. Keppinger plays solid defense and is an on base machine. Encarnacion is in the middle of a ten-game hit streak and might be the team's best clutch hitter.
Good problem to have or is three a crowd?
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