David hasn't won a Gold Glove since 2008, which was the second of back-to-back Gold Gloves (and his only two) that David won. Anybody who watched the Mets every day this year (all 8 of us) realized early on David was having a Gold Glove caliber year. He made 9 errors (career low), and had a field percentage of .973 (second only to his 2012 campaign). For those of you who, like me, enjoy the finer things in life, he had a UZR of 15.4, highest in the National League amongst third baseman. The fact is, David should have won the award last year but didn't because, well I don't know exactly why. It was probably because he had a rough go in the 2 years after his last Gold Glove and reputation is gained quickly but lost slowly. However, this year he took it up another level. In addition, he had a very good offensive year, which always helps a players case.
Arenado is a rookie and will have his chances. I don't believe the voters will give it to him over David. Juan Uribe has never won the award, and in fact, hasn't been a full-time third baseman at any other time in his career. All this points to David Wright receiving his, well deserved, third Gold Glove.
Eric Young, Jr. is also a finalist in the National League along with Starling Marte and Carlos Gonzales. I am not confident EY will win, but I am hopeful. He played a wonderful left field.
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