Verducci pimps need for OBP

[goonys evil twin]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/tom_verducci/10/18/piniella.cubs/index.html

 

Wow, it's finally hit the mainstream press.

[kente777]

I liked this quote:

 

He fits the job well for Chicago because he is thick-skinned, good humored and can throw all-star tantrums, traits that play well with the Cubs. And oh, yes, he will make the Cubs a better hitting team. As a player, Piniella would work on his swing in between pitches while playing the outfield. He eats, sleeps and breathes hitting. He has one of the smartest hitting minds in the game. It's like hiring Bill Belichick as your head coach and knowing your defense will improve by bringing him on board.

[Balsa]

Very intelligent article until he talks about Kenny Lofton somehow preventing his teams from winning in the postseason....wha????????

[Allroy]

My personal favorite-

 

"Let's put it another way: They actually employed Neifi Perez and Tony Womack in the same season, while breaking in Perez-wannabe Ronny Cedeno."

 

Its good to see someone else recognizing Cedeno as nothing more than Neifi 2.0.

[Sammy Sofa]

My personal favorite-

 

"Let's put it another way: They actually employed Neifi Perez and Tony Womack in the same season, while breaking in Perez-wannabe Ronny Cedeno."

 

Its good to see someone else recognizing Cedeno as nothing more than Neifi 2.0.

 

As everyone should. He got his shot.

[Balsa]

My personal favorite-

 

"Let's put it another way: They actually employed Neifi Perez and Tony Womack in the same season, while breaking in Perez-wannabe Ronny Cedeno."

 

Its good to see someone else recognizing Cedeno as nothing more than Neifi 2.0.

 

As everyone should. He got his shot.

Safe to proclaim BUST?

[soccer10k]

My personal favorite-

 

"Let's put it another way: They actually employed Neifi Perez and Tony Womack in the same season, while breaking in Perez-wannabe Ronny Cedeno."

 

Its good to see someone else recognizing Cedeno as nothing more than Neifi 2.0.

 

As everyone should. He got his shot.

Safe to proclaim BUST?

 

He got regular playing time this year and ended up with 534 AB's. I wouldn't call him a bust yet, but it's not looking good.