Kendall evaluation

[weis21]

I wouldn't be against re-signing him to a one-year deal if he'd agree to one. Especially if the idea is for him to be insurance in case Soto doesn't work out.

 

so naive.

 

Sadly I think you are right. In a perfect world he would be a great backup and mentor to Soto. Worst case scenario is that Soto falls on his face and Kendall takes over. But I think we all know that if he is to be re-signed then Soto would get no real shot.

[NCCubFan]

I wouldn't be against re-signing him to a one-year deal if he'd agree to one. Especially if the idea is for him to be insurance in case Soto doesn't work out.

 

so naive.

Naive, no. Under the influence of blue Kool-Aid and thinking a new GM might look at things differently, yes.

[Brendan]

I wouldn't be against re-signing him to a one-year deal if he'd agree to one. Especially if the idea is for him to be insurance in case Soto doesn't work out.

 

so naive.

 

Sadly I think you are right. In a perfect world he would be a great backup and mentor to Soto. Worst case scenario is that Soto falls on his face and Kendall takes over. But I think we all know that if he is to be re-signed then Soto would get no real shot.

 

the naivete comment might have actually been to the 1-year deal. you know hendry is gonna offer $15M/3.

[Derwood]

I wouldn't be against re-signing him to a one-year deal if he'd agree to one. Especially if the idea is for him to be insurance in case Soto doesn't work out.

 

so naive.

 

Sadly I think you are right. In a perfect world he would be a great backup and mentor to Soto. Worst case scenario is that Soto falls on his face and Kendall takes over. But I think we all know that if he is to be re-signed then Soto would get no real shot.

 

the naivete comment might have actually been to the 1-year deal. you know hendry is gonna offer $15M/3.

 

it was actually directed at the notion that Lou would bench Kendall in favor of Soto

[RynoRules]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

[Cynosure]

I would be very very very hesitant to lead-off Kendall. Maybe 2nd. But your lead-off guy needs to be able to run as well. Don't let yesterday's triple cloud your judgement about his running ability :P Edited August 10, 2007 by Cynosure

[Derwood]

I would be very very very hesitant to lead-off Kendall. Maybe 2 hole. But your lead-off guy needs to be able to run as well. Don't let yesterday's triple cloud your judgement about his running ability :P

 

leadoff is not a position.

[Cynosure]

I would be very very very hesitant to lead-off Kendall. Maybe 2 hole. But your lead-off guy needs to be able to run as well. Don't let yesterday's triple cloud your judgement about his running ability :P

 

leadoff is not a position.

 

:P Fixed

[RynoRules]

I would be very very very hesitant to lead-off Kendall. Maybe 2nd. But your lead-off guy needs to be able to run as well. Don't let yesterday's triple cloud your judgement about his running ability :P

 

He looked good running the bases on the ball Atkins botched. As soon as the ball slipped by he put on "the jets" and was home very quickly.

 

And he doesn't have to have great speed - that's a myth, IMO. We just need someone who will get on-base won't run us out of potential big innings.

[Skyballer]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

[C.C.]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Agreed. Why fix what's not broken?

[Skyballer]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Agreed. Why fix what's not broken?

This is a strange feeling, people are agreeing with me. :P

[davearm]

I wouldn't be against re-signing him to a one-year deal if he'd agree to one. Especially if the idea is for him to be insurance in case Soto doesn't work out.

Where does Henry Blanco fit into this equation?

 

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer Soto+Kendall too, but nevertheless Blanco has to be accounted for somehow.

[Geech]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Kendall hits into an awful lot of double plays. It's not a bad idea to lead him off just so he's less likely to hit with runners on.

[hawkeyecub]

Kendall's first 5 games as a Cub: 1-15.

Kendall's last 12 games as a Cub: 15-41 with a .366/.447/.512 line.

 

Maybe he can give us around a .280 avg/.360 OBP with a few XBH sprinkled in the remainder of the way.

[Skyballer]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Kendall hits into an awful lot of double plays. It's not a bad idea to lead him off just so he's less likely to hit with runners on.

the 9 hole waves hello :D

[Cynosure]

Yea lets pull a LaRussa and bat pitcher 8th, would be a nice experiment.

[Skyballer]

Yea lets pull a LaRussa and bat pitcher 8th, would be a nice experiment.

Actually by batting Kendall 9th now you have a better chance for the top of the lineup to drive guys in.

 

This is all IMO.

[RynoRules]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Nothing against Theriot in the leadoff spot. Just trying to maximize Kendall's value on this team with this lineup.

[RynoRules]

Kendall's first 5 games as a Cub: 1-15.

Kendall's last 12 games as a Cub: 15-41 with a .366/.447/.512 line.

 

Maybe he can give us around a .280 avg/.360 OBP with a few XBH sprinkled in the remainder of the way.

 

If Kendall puts up a .360 OBP he should absolutely be batting leadoff in this lineup. What good is that OBP in the 8 hole or in the 7 hole surrounded by Cedeno, Jones or Fontenot? Let him get on-base in front of our best hitters.

[Skyballer]

Kendall's first 5 games as a Cub: 1-15.

Kendall's last 12 games as a Cub: 15-41 with a .366/.447/.512 line.

 

Maybe he can give us around a .280 avg/.360 OBP with a few XBH sprinkled in the remainder of the way.

 

If Kendall puts up a .360 OBP he should absolutely be batting leadoff in this lineup. What good is that OBP in the 8 hole or in the 7 hole surrounded by Cedeno, Jones or Fontenot? Let him get on-base in front of our best hitters.

Theriot has a overall .353 OBP.

[Pushfrog98]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Agreed. Why fix what's not broken?

This is a strange feeling, people are agreeing with me. :P

Don't get too excited... even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. :-)

 

(I think Theriot should be leading off as well)

[Skyballer]

Kendall should be batting first under the current conditions. In fact, I wouldn't be opposed to leaving him there when Soriano gets back and putting Soriano in the 5-hole.

 

Kendall

Theriot

Lee

ARam

Soriano

DeRosa

Floyd/Murt

Jones/Pie

 

If Kendall is taking pitches and putting up Hatteberg-type nos. he becomes very valuable on this team, IMO.

Nothing against kendall leading off, but why not Theriot?

 

Agreed. Why fix what's not broken?

This is a strange feeling, people are agreeing with me. :P

Don't get too excited... even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. :-)

 

(I think Theriot should be leading off as well)

Here's waht kills me, I said that a while ago but everyone was in love with Soriano in the leadoff spot because they liked to lead the game off with a homerun.

[RynoRules]

Kendall's first 5 games as a Cub: 1-15.

Kendall's last 12 games as a Cub: 15-41 with a .366/.447/.512 line.

 

Maybe he can give us around a .280 avg/.360 OBP with a few XBH sprinkled in the remainder of the way.

 

If Kendall puts up a .360 OBP he should absolutely be batting leadoff in this lineup. What good is that OBP in the 8 hole or in the 7 hole surrounded by Cedeno, Jones or Fontenot? Let him get on-base in front of our best hitters.

Theriot has a overall .353 OBP.

 

Again, I am not saying Theriot isn't also a good option. I am advocating putting them both at the top of the order, Kendall no. 1 and Theriot no. 2. This maximizes their value, IMO.

[SouthSideRyan]

Here's waht kills me, I said that a while ago but everyone was in love with Soriano in the leadoff spot because they liked to lead the game off with a homerun.

 

Yeah, I don't think anyone said that.