Former Cub named AL Player of the Week

[rynefan]

So the Rangers aren't going anywhere, but it's nice to see Gary Matthews Jr. doing well. He received Player of the Week honors in the AL.

[FergieJ31]

Juuuuuuuu-nior!!! wtg :D

[Soriano12]

Congrats on your anomoly of a season Sarge Jr.

 

You'll be back to hitting .250 in no time.

[Irrelevant Dude]

He has earned himself a very big payday and I would take him over Pierre in CF anyday, unfortunately the Cubs probably won't see it the same way...

[soccer10k]

Congrats to Matthews Jr but I don't want the Cubs to sign him to a deal. I think he is having a career year that he's unlikely to have again.

[goonys evil twin]

Congrats to Matthews Jr but I don't want the Cubs to sign him to a deal. I think he is having a career year that he's unlikely to have again.

 

I concur, but it's debatable between him and Pierre.

 

Career OPS+ of 90, JP was at 87 entering this year. Career high of 109 - 2002, compared to Juan's 107 in 2004.

 

 

Career line of .263/.337/.420 compared to JP's .302/.351/.377.

 

JP will get the longterm deal because of reputation, not necessarily production.

 

 

I wouldn't want either one next year.

[Sammy Sofa]

His dad should go congratulate him in person. And then stay there.

[soccer10k]

Congrats to Matthews Jr but I don't want the Cubs to sign him to a deal. I think he is having a career year that he's unlikely to have again.

 

I concur, but it's debatable between him and Pierre.

 

Career OPS+ of 90, JP was at 87 entering this year. Career high of 109 - 2002, compared to Juan's 107 in 2004.

 

 

Career line of .263/.337/.420 compared to JP's .302/.351/.377.

 

JP will get the longterm deal because of reputation, not necessarily production.

 

 

I wouldn't want either one next year.

 

I completely agree. My statement wasn't saying that I want Pierre over Matthews Jr. I'm with you, I don't want either of them donning a Cubs uniform in 2007.