The SI.com Debate Series pits two of our writers against one another on opposing sides of a decision many fantasy owners will face during their drafts. In this installment, we look at two middle infielders representing bitter rivals: Xander Boagerts and Gleyber Torres.
Michael Beller makes the case for Bogaerts over Torres…
Look, I get where Shapiro is coming from. Torres is the shiny new toy. Everyone loves a shiny new toy. Doesn’t matter if you’re 4 years old, 34 years old, or 64 years old. We’re all drawn to things that are bright and new, full of untapped potential.