defensive
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Despite his track record of mediocre offense—he has lifetime .257 batting average with a .674 OPS—his defensive versatility and his positive clubhouse presence have made him attractive as a utility man.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Marcus Smart, a locker room leader and their best defensive player, also has a player option for next season at $5.3 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Eric Garcia has emerged as one of the season's most valuable tactical players, filling multiple positions seamlessly, while Gerard Martin has exceeded expectations after being placed into a key defensive role.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
"NATO as a defensive alliance committed to collective security could never be more important than it is today," Anand told AFP in an interview in Brussels.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Farmer reminded Goldfarb of their mutual objective, to get as much money as possible for the prisons, and not to get defensive about personalities.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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