Jake Rogers has 38 PAs in 21 games. That's not acceptable, he should be up around 60 by now. He is leading the team in OPS and is the better defender at his position. He isn't a young kid, this is his prime. Play him.
Yes I think that Nevin and Schoop are blocking Malloy, and that's OK with me for now. I'd leave him in Toledo for a while yet. I want him playing third base every day, and not be part of the committee at third base in Detroit.
Malloy's 19 walks don't lead the league. He's second, the leader has 20. Give up? Niko Goodrum! He has 20 in 14 games, and his position is described as 1B.
Not to get too nitpicky but Juan Encarnacion, Gabe Kapler and Mike Drumright were all here before Randy Smith was. The list of "exciting" prospects that Randy Smith acquired begins and ends with Eric Munson.
I agree that Schoop's AB's are wasted, but I'm not ready to kick Nevin to the curb yet. And yes, service time is always a poor reason when deciding whom to put on the 26.