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I agree G, he doesn't have to be a platoon guy, which is why I added the "maybe." Let's see what happens to his vL splits as he sees lefties more. He's only had just over 130 MLB PA's vL. Last year he was a .209-.242-.395 vL guy/This year it's .256-.310-.359, although it's wind-aided as he has a .370 BABIP in his 39 AB's.
All the same, he isn't chopped liver against southpaws. He can hit them a bit, if not better.
And he can punish RHP to a pretty good degree.
I'm on the record of liking Wells because of his versatility: No platoon split, very very nice COF glove AND he can play a very passable CF. Thames is kind of the opposite in many regards. Were he a RHB, I would be less interested. But because he has the proper split, and a decent COF glove, he's very interesting.
I still like Doc's idea that he is Peguero best case development. I'm rolling Thames out everyday right now, even against lefties. Let's see what develops. Would prefer to see a more Wells, even if it's against just lefties (where Trayvon is ghastly), if we're "all in" on the Trayvon evaluation. But I'm giving Thames his daily hacks.
BTW, one great game (2B and HR) from Smoak since he returned, but basically more of the same: .194-.266-.384 since Carp's injury. Eeeeeesh!
I can't see more Carp fast enough.
moe