Eric Karabell Says Corey Patterson is Going 30/30

[reds44]

Eric Karabell on today's ESPN Fantasy Baseball Preview

 

"Ready, Corey Patterson 30-30 this year. Way back in 2004, for Dusty Baker, he had 24 HR's and 32 steals. Remember, a bold prediction, it's not easy and Felipe Lopez, one year for the Reds, had 23 HR's in that Great Ballpark for a lefthanded hitter. Corey Patterson's going to be motivated, he wants a long-term contract, I'm not saying it's going to definitely happen but the steals will happen. I think he could close in on 30 HR's as well."

 

AHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

 

What the hell is he smoking?

[Bote McBoteface]

I guess it's possible in that ballpark, especially since he'll be getting a ton of undeserved playing time. But, his OBP will still suck.

[rawaction]

Not really all that unbelievable. One can still hit .260/.310/.430 and be a 30/30 player. Stolen bases and HRs have never been Corey's problem.

[UMFan83]

Not really all that unbelievable. One can still hit .260/.310/.430 and be a 30/30 player. Stolen bases and HRs have never been Corey's problem.

 

But his SLG last year was .386...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

While 30/30 may be a stretch, I could see him hitting 20 HR and 30 SB. I still don't think he'll have an OBP above 320, but for fantasy purposes, he could be a decent option.

[jersey cubs fan]

Not really all that unbelievable. One can still hit .260/.310/.430 and be a 30/30 player. Stolen bases and HRs have never been Corey's problem.

 

But his SLG last year was .386...

 

But with that .120 AVG the .266 IsoP was quite impressive.

[Derwood]

he could do it considering the 750 PA's he'll get leading off all year