07-31-2009, 06:18 PM
<!--quoteo(post=54456:date=Jul 31 2009, 04:12 PM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Jul 31 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=54452:date=Jul 31 2009, 06:10 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ Jul 31 2009, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm not concerned about that right now. He's still going to play a part in his deciding his future as a Cub as the season goes on.
If he keeps mashing and plays a key part in us getting into the playoffs, the Cubs are going to want to keep him. Regardless, ANY AL team should be interested in him. He could bring a nice return. I don't think he's an everyday player in the NL though. I mean there's ways to get him 400 at bats but I highly doubt he's a guy that you're going to pencil into 3rd base everyday for example.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What about first base?
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Doubt it. Seems like rock hands are his problem, he doesn't field groundballs cleanly. Try digging out one bouncers at first that way. I shudder at the thought of him trying to scoop some of these throws from Aramis and Theriot that Lee has.
If he keeps mashing and plays a key part in us getting into the playoffs, the Cubs are going to want to keep him. Regardless, ANY AL team should be interested in him. He could bring a nice return. I don't think he's an everyday player in the NL though. I mean there's ways to get him 400 at bats but I highly doubt he's a guy that you're going to pencil into 3rd base everyday for example.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What about first base?
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Doubt it. Seems like rock hands are his problem, he doesn't field groundballs cleanly. Try digging out one bouncers at first that way. I shudder at the thought of him trying to scoop some of these throws from Aramis and Theriot that Lee has.
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