Jim Hendry on Chicago Tribune Live 10/17

[A New Era]

Tonite they had an interview with JH on CTL. One thing that he said stands out. "Along with Lee and, hopefully Ramirez, we know we have to go out and get another stellar bat". .

 

It will be on again at 1 a.m. for us night owls. It was during the first portion of the show. I know we all expect to probably atleast get 1 impact bat with the new sense of urgancy and upped payroll. . . But it was nice to finally hear it out of Hendry's mouth, that we need 3 stellar bats in the line-up. Something we haven't had, since 2004. .

[UMFan83]

Tonite they had an interview with JH on CTL. One thing that he said stands out. "Along with Lee and, hopefully Ramirez, we know we have to go out and get another stellar bat". .

 

It will be on again at 1 a.m. for us night owls. It was during the first portion of the show. I know we all expect to probably atleast get 1 impact bat with the new sense of urgancy and upped payroll. . . But it was nice to finally hear it out of Hendry's mouth, that we need 3 stellar bats in the line-up. Something we haven't had, since 2004. .

 

He's been known to describe Neifi's bat as "stellar"

 

 

Fake edit: Just kidding....I think

[A New Era]

Oh common. :D you know he means a really good hitter this time.

 

It's on again. It was more like "Look, we realize that along with Lee, and hopefully ramirez, that we ah need another steller hitter. .

 

can't you just be happy with me? :D it's true that we haven't had 3 great bats in the line-up since 2004 right? It will be so nice to have that again. .

[goonys evil twin]

Oh common. :D you know he means a really good hitter this time.

 

It's on again. It was more like "Look, we realize that along with Lee, and hopefully ramirez, that we ah need another steller hitter. .

 

can't you just be happy with me? :D it's true that we haven't had 3 great bats in the line-up since 2004 right? It will be so nice to have that again. .

 

As long as he doesn't think another Jacque Jones is a stellar addition to the team, I'll be happy.

[David]

Hopefully, this means that ARod is being looked at as a SS and not a 3B...

 

I think the national media just saw the ARam situation, coupled it with the fact that ARod plays 3B, and thought they saw the fit there. I think it's more likely that if we are interested in ARod, it's as another bat, on top of Aramis and Lee.

 

 

Not to post another fantasy lineup, but with just those 3, this lineup looks good already, even without making another change.

 

Murton, Barrett, Lee, ARod, ARam, Jones, Mystery CF, Theriot/Izturis (2B)

 

Not that that's how I'd want it (I'd still like another bat), but it's pretty insane what ONE huge upgrade can do to a lineup.

 

Sure, it's righty heavy, but who cares...and if that mystery CF is Soriano, you have quite possibly the best lineup in baseball.

[gflore34]

Hopefully, this means that ARod is being looked at as a SS and not a 3B...

 

I think the national media just saw the ARam situation, coupled it with the fact that ARod plays 3B, and thought they saw the fit there. I think it's more likely that if we are interested in ARod, it's as another bat, on top of Aramis and Lee.

 

 

Not to post another fantasy lineup, but with just those 3, this lineup looks good already, even without making another change.

 

Murton, Barrett, Lee, ARod, ARam, Jones, Mystery CF, Theriot/Izturis (2B)

 

Not that that's how I'd want it (I'd still like another bat), but it's pretty insane what ONE huge upgrade can do to a lineup.

 

Sure, it's righty heavy, but who cares...and if that mystery CF is Soriano, you have quite possibly the best lineup in baseball.

 

A-Rod back at SS, re-united with Piniella, wouldn't surprise me at all if put up Pujols like numbers from SS...

[Laura]

Tonite they had an interview with JH on CTL. One thing that he said stands out. "Along with Lee and, hopefully Ramirez, we know we have to go out and get another stellar bat". .

 

It will be on again at 1 a.m. for us night owls. It was during the first portion of the show. I know we all expect to probably atleast get 1 impact bat with the new sense of urgancy and upped payroll. . . But it was nice to finally hear it out of Hendry's mouth, that we need 3 stellar bats in the line-up. Something we haven't had, since 2004. .

 

He said basically the same thing last night on WGN radio. I was also encouraged that he seemed optimistic about Aramis re-signing.

[C.C.]

Tonite they had an interview with JH on CTL. One thing that he said stands out. "Along with Lee and, hopefully Ramirez, we know we have to go out and get another stellar bat". .

 

It will be on again at 1 a.m. for us night owls. It was during the first portion of the show. I know we all expect to probably atleast get 1 impact bat with the new sense of urgancy and upped payroll. . . But it was nice to finally hear it out of Hendry's mouth, that we need 3 stellar bats in the line-up. Something we haven't had, since 2004. .

 

He said basically the same thing last night on WGN radio. I was also encouraged that he seemed optimistic about Aramis re-signing.

 

I heard the same thing.

[MustangMike]

Tonite they had an interview with JH on CTL. One thing that he said stands out. "Along with Lee and, hopefully Ramirez, we know we have to go out and get another stellar bat". .

 

It will be on again at 1 a.m. for us night owls. It was during the first portion of the show. I know we all expect to probably atleast get 1 impact bat with the new sense of urgancy and upped payroll. . . But it was nice to finally hear it out of Hendry's mouth, that we need 3 stellar bats in the line-up. Something we haven't had, since 2004. .

 

what scares me is the "hopefully Ramirez" part. Without him, its still 2 bats!

[Lefty]

Are CLee or Soriano really stellar bats?

[TheDude]

Are CLee or Soriano really stellar bats?

 

If Soriano is acquired and plays CF as indicated by several sources, he would project behind only Carlos Beltran for highest OPS from a CF in baseball (assuming 2006 numbers).

 

If he is acquired to play 2B, he projects on par with Utley as the top OPS 2B in baseball (again carrying forward 2006 numbers).

 

Not so impressive as a LF, but still top 5. Soriano definately projects in the top 30 OPS production for all hitters, regardless of position, at his current pace. So I think Soriano qualifies as a stellar bat.

 

Lee likely falls in the top 5 for OPS production for all LF, and top 40 for all hitters. Assuming he can keep his current pace. But Lee doesn't bring as much to the table as Soriano in terms of versatility or tools.

 

It depends on your view of 'stellar'. I'm guessing top 40 OPS probably falls under Hendry's definition.

[goonys evil twin]

It depends on your view of 'stellar'. I'm guessing top 40 OPS probably falls under Hendry's definition.

 

I would guess Hendry doesn't judge bats based on OPS.