12-22-2008, 10:04 PM
<!--quoteo(post=6478:date=Dec 22 2008, 09:00 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Dec 22 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=6477:date=Dec 22 2008, 07:59 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ Dec 22 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=6476:date=Dec 22 2008, 08:57 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Dec 22 2008, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yeah, I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about our CF situation. As of now, it looks like we're settling for a Reed Johnson/Fuk platoon. Reed is a competent fielder, and Fuk is a good <i>Right</i> fielder, but neither of them are gonna be kicking ass with the glove in CF.
As for hitting, if Reed regresses even slightly (and age 32 is a typical age for just that), and Fuk continues to hit like a pitcher, we're going to have a fucking black hole in the lineup.
Is Edmonds coming back? Where?
Honestly, if it were up to me, this would be the season I finally give Pie 500 at bats, and see if he can figure it out. At least with him you have automatic: excellent fielding, great speed.
You also have a MUCH higher ceiling than either Reed or Fuk. (or the abominable Gathright).
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Reed's a give 110% player that understands what he is. I expect him to be the same type of player for a couple more years at least. It's not like he's ever had blazing speed or great power.
And giving Pie 500 at bats is an awful idea. We're trying to win.
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Worse than giving Fuk 400?
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Much worse. And you can't just give up on Fuk after giving him that contract. Pie is what he is and there's a reason teams aren't in a rush to acquire him anymore.
As for hitting, if Reed regresses even slightly (and age 32 is a typical age for just that), and Fuk continues to hit like a pitcher, we're going to have a fucking black hole in the lineup.
Is Edmonds coming back? Where?
Honestly, if it were up to me, this would be the season I finally give Pie 500 at bats, and see if he can figure it out. At least with him you have automatic: excellent fielding, great speed.
You also have a MUCH higher ceiling than either Reed or Fuk. (or the abominable Gathright).
PIE FOR CF !!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Reed's a give 110% player that understands what he is. I expect him to be the same type of player for a couple more years at least. It's not like he's ever had blazing speed or great power.
And giving Pie 500 at bats is an awful idea. We're trying to win.
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Worse than giving Fuk 400?
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Much worse. And you can't just give up on Fuk after giving him that contract. Pie is what he is and there's a reason teams aren't in a rush to acquire him anymore.
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