BOSTON -- During a time when so much noise has been made about Chad Pinder's versatility, sparking conversation about his Ben Zobrist-esque qualities, the A's rookie may quietly be finding a permanent home in right field.
Pinder made his fifth consecutive start at the position in Thursday's 6-2 loss at Fenway Park and his 22nd in 27 starts since returning from the disabled list on July 30.
No longer is he running around the middle infield or trying out center. The situation is twofold; shortstop and second base are occupied by other tenants these days, and center field, the A's say, is a better project for another time.