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Article: RIGHT MOVE GEOFF JENKINS IS EXCITED ABOUT SWITCHING TO RIGHT FIELD TO ACCOMMODATE NEWCOMER CARLOS LEE.(SPORTS)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- January 27, 2005
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Byline: Vic Feuerherd Wisconsin State Journal
MILWAUKEE -- Geoff Jenkins doesn't understand all the fuss about his move to right field to make room for newly acquired Carlos Lee in left.
"It's what the team needs," said Jenkins, who has played left field almost flawlessly for the Milwaukee Brewers for the past six seasons.
"We're here to get wins. Whatever the formula is for that, you try to help the team out. I think (manager Ned Yost) feels that I'm the best guy he's got to make the transition the easiest.
"Put me out there and let it rip."
For Jenkins, playing the outfield isn't rocket science. Sure, as a right fielder he will see the ball come off ...