Eric Patterson is the SL Hitter of the Week for June 19-25!

[Chris]

What a great week for EPatt, he's the hitter of the week and an all-star!!!!!

[TB_11]

If he hits well in Iowa, why not give him a chance next year?

 

I was thinking more along the lines of team construction. I'd like to see Pie in CF next year, and if EPatt comes along with him, then you've got Pie and EPatt with unsure production, plus Cedeno who probably will hit like a 7/8 hitter. We also don't have any very good corner OFs, which sets up an awful offense for '07.

 

I wouldn't mind seeing them both in the lineup next year, although it might mean we're playing for 2008 with Murton, Cedeno, Pie, and EPatt still developing. The offense would be half established veterans with relatively predictable performance (Lee, Ramirez assuming no opt out this year, Barret, Jones) and half first and second year players still trying to develop.

 

Congrats to EPatt!

[jaxxradio]

With all due repect to everyone's opinion, E-Patt is probably staying here for the rest of the season. This is just his second year in pro ball and he's not ready to make the jump to Triple-A. He still needs work on his hitting and fielding.

 

Trust me, Eric will be a big part of the Cubs future.. but lets let the kid grow before throwing him into the fire.

[NCCubFan]

Trust me, Eric will be a big part of the Cubs future.. but lets let the kid grow before throwing him into the fire.

I agree. The Cubs already rushed one Patterson to the majors before he was ready. Hopefully they can show they learned from their mistakes.