The Brewers have settled on their middle infield alignment. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters ( ) that the Brewers will keep at second base while moving to shortstop. Its a change from where the team was leaning late last week. Murphy said a few days ago that they were strongly considering bumping Turang up the defensive spectrum while playing Ortiz at second. Turang subsequently reported minor shoulder sorene s. The Brewers sent him for an MRI, which came back clean. Its not expected to impact his readine s for Opening Day, but the club understandably doesn Michael Tonkin Jersey t want to push things by having him take the longer throws from the left side of the diamond. I think Joeys more than capable, and we were really splitting hairs when we flipped (to Turang at shortstop) , Murphy explained. It had seemed back-and-forth throughout camp. Thats the luxury of having two top-tier defensive infielders even after free agent departure. Turang is coming off a Gold Glove and Platinum Glove winning season at second base. Ortiz tied for the league lead in Outs Above Average at third base. Both players were viewed as potential plus shortstops while coming through the minor leagues. The Ortiz-Turang pairing should remain one of the best defensive middle infield duos in the majors. Theyll need someone to step up at third base with Ortiz moving over. , who hit .221/.282/.316 in his first 41 MLB games last season, has had an excellent spring and will probably get the first look. He has dramatically outplayed and in camp. The out-of-options has had a fantastic Spring Training. That gives him a strong chance to stick on the active roster especially if Milwaukee options Durbin and/or Black but Capras minor league numbers suggest hes better suited in a utility role. Kirby Puckett Jersey