Bradley

[Scarey]

<!--quoteo(post=60823:date=Aug 31 2009, 11:16 AM:name=vitaminB)-->QUOTE (vitaminB @ Aug 31 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->You know where we need an OBP machine? Second base, not taking up a corner outfield spot.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Personally, I'll take an OBP machine like him anywhere.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->He is a terrible switch hitter.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Career OPS as a right handed batter: .885
Careeer OPS as left handed batter: .804

That may fall in line as a terrible switch hitter in your book, but not mine.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->And what makes you think he can hit for power?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

He has slugged over .480 in 5 of his 10 years in the league.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->His career high is 22<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

While HRs are great, they aren't everything. The Cubs should make up good HR production out of catcher (crosses fingers) and third base anyway.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->and that was at the launching pad in Arlington.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I realize the wind blows in a decent amount in Wrigley, but Wrigley field isn't exactly a cavernous venue.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->He'll never learn how to handle things.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

He's showed significant improvement this year by "handling things". He went from a .760 OPS in the first half of the season to a .921 OPS in the second half.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->He's an insanely sensative guy, has been his whole career. Nothing is going to change.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

While this is true, it's never had an effect on his in game ability.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->It was a bad signing.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

He hasn't even finish his first year of the contract. Again, maybe that's enough time for you, but I would like to at least see him play halfay through it.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Just be glad we only have two more years left.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I'm glad we still have two more years. I'm just hoping the Cubs don't trade him for nothing.

There's a whole lot of [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ruby.gif[/img] in your post dude.