Bradley

[Scarey]

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Absolutely. This kid made a great catch a couple years ago and Cub fans think he's the next Willie Mays.
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If that's why you think I want Sam Fuld as our centerfielder, you're way off.

Doug Dascenzo couldn't take a walk to save his life while he was coming through the minor leagues. It's a shit comparison. I told PCB last night that I thought Fuld could put up a .240 AVG/.350 OBP as half of a centerfield platoon. That's a completely realistic comparison given Fuld's ability to get on base in the minors. I don't really see Byrd doing that much better in terms of getting on base and Fuld is a superior defender. So, the Cubs save some money for a potential mid-season move and get similar production. Hell, come mid season there may be a center fielder available.

I do not want to get hamstrung by a Marlon Byrd contract. It's lunacy to pay as much money as he's going to command.