Clint Barmes News: Barmes could see his playing time decrease a bit with the improved play of fellow shortstop, Jordy Mercer. "They are sharing the position, to some degree, with Barmes taking the higher percentage of the playing time," Hurdle told the Pi

Barmes could see his playing time decrease a bit with the improved play of fellow shortstop, Jordy Mercer. "They are sharing the position, to some degree, with Barmes taking the higher percentage of the playing time," Hurdle told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Barmes is still starting the majority of games, if only because Hurdle continues to play him against right-handed pitchers. For the season, Barmes is batting .206 and has seven hits in his last 51 at-bats.