Cubs need a CF

[Bruno7481]

They need someone else out there, which is why I don't think the Jones trade was an especially smart move. I hope Pie turns out to be the guy, but I can't say I am all that confident. The jump from AAA to the Majors is a big one. I hope he can make the necessary adjustments. His Domincan numbers are ugly at this point.

 

But, they need someone else that can do the job in case Pie is not the guy. I'm not talking Pagan or Infante either. Hopefully whoever the Cubs pickup for the OF can play CF if need be.

 

Bottom line, it would be great if Pie can do it. But there has to be someone else in place in case he can't.

[Backtobanks]

They need someone else out there, which is why I don't think the Jones trade was an especially smart move. I hope Pie turns out to be the guy, but I can't say I am all that confident. The jump from AAA to the Majors is a big one. I hope he can make the necessary adjustments. His Domincan numbers are ugly at this point.

 

But, they need someone else that can do the job in case Pie is not the guy. I'm not talking Pagan or Infante either. Hopefully whoever the Cubs pickup for the OF can play CF if need be.

 

Bottom line, it would be great if Pie can do it. But there has to be someone else in place in case he can't.

 

There has been a lot of discussion about players like Fukudome, Bradley, Church, and Hamilton. All of these players could play RF and fill in at CF if needed. Also, a player like Fukudome could play CF against a tough lefty with Murton in RF and then go back to RF when facing a right-handed pitcher and let Pie play CF.

[Bruno7481]

They need someone else out there, which is why I don't think the Jones trade was an especially smart move. I hope Pie turns out to be the guy, but I can't say I am all that confident. The jump from AAA to the Majors is a big one. I hope he can make the necessary adjustments. His Domincan numbers are ugly at this point.

 

But, they need someone else that can do the job in case Pie is not the guy. I'm not talking Pagan or Infante either. Hopefully whoever the Cubs pickup for the OF can play CF if need be.

 

Bottom line, it would be great if Pie can do it. But there has to be someone else in place in case he can't.

 

There has been a lot of discussion about players like Fukudome, Bradley, Church, and Hamilton. All of these players could play RF and fill in at CF if needed. Also, a player like Fukudome could play CF against a tough lefty with Murton in RF and then go back to RF when facing a right-handed pitcher and let Pie play CF.

 

Hamilton and Bradley I think would both fall into the slight risk category, both injuries and other reasons.

 

Church would be interesting, he's been a favorite around here for a while. I'm not completely sold on him but he's better than anything else the Cubs have right now.

[bhogg]

Fools, it's obvious we need a 2B. :evil: :evil: :evil: ](*,)

[Yestheydo]

Fools, it's obvious we need a 2B. :evil: :evil: :evil: ](*,)

Actually, I've been thinking Ryan Freel would be a great platoon partner/ backup plan for CF.

[SouthSideRyan]

They need someone else out there, which is why I don't think the Jones trade was an especially smart move. I hope Pie turns out to be the guy, but I can't say I am all that confident. The jump from AAA to the Majors is a big one. I hope he can make the necessary adjustments. His Domincan numbers are ugly at this point.

 

But, they need someone else that can do the job in case Pie is not the guy. I'm not talking Pagan or Infante either. Hopefully whoever the Cubs pickup for the OF can play CF if need be.

 

Bottom line, it would be great if Pie can do it. But there has to be someone else in place in case he can't.

 

Sounds like we need somebody to cut out Pie's legs in case he has a bad 3 weeks.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Depending on the cost, Cameron could be a nice addition.

[CuseCubFan69]

I think if the Cubs could get an impact bat at RF they could keep Pie in CF and use his defense to help cover any deficiencies a poor fielding RF may have or LF if Sori moves to right. The less impact the RF, the more you need offensively at SS or CF. I'd be fine with Pie in CF, Impact in Right, Theriot/Infante at SS and DeRosa at second.

[Wheelimus]

Simple. You call up Barry Bonds. Advise him that if he were to settle with the government admitting to steroid use but before the official MLB ban, we'd let him play for us. Sign Bonds to play RF and put Pie in CF. Advise Bonds to bring a lawn chair and Pie to run his ass off. Go ahead and book tickets for October. :D

[JeffH]

Depending on the cost, Cameron could be a nice addition.

 

If Cameron's market dried up to the point where you could get him on a 2-year deal, he'd be a nice addition, paired with Kosuke.

 

Soriano

Cameron

Kosuke

Ramirez

Theriot

Matsui (since Punch Drunk seems destined to go there)

Lee

Soto

[JeffH]

Simple. You call up Barry Bonds. Advise him that if he were to settle with the government admitting to steroid use but before the official MLB ban, we'd let him play for us. Sign Bonds to play RF and put Pie in CF. Advise Bonds to bring a lawn chair and Pie to run his ass off. Go ahead and book tickets for October. :D

 

Airline tickets?

[Mark_R]

Someone please edit this title to "Cubs need a general manager"

[questionmarkgrace]

isnt cameron suspended for the first 25 games of the year?

 

I like hamilton, too bad our intentions werent to keep him after we drafted him in the rule 5. That was a very impressive showing for guy who hadn't played any ball in a couple of years. He'll just get better from here on out.

 

Also I think we should look at Chris Lubanski in the Rule 5 from the royals. I cant believe they left him unprotected.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Also I think we should look at Chris Lubanski in the Rule 5 from the royals. I cant believe they left him unprotected.

 

What role would you have for Lubanski? He'd be a nice addition to the system, but his AAA performance this year leads me to believe that he'd be overmatched at the MLB level next year.