Another Right-Handed Bat Possibility?

[Backtobanks]

If the Cubs are interested in adding a right-handed power bat off the bench, Jeff Kent might be available.

 

Source: Rays eye Dodgers Kent

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking at a possible trade for Dodgers 2B Jeff Kent, according to American League sources. The Dodgers have had scouts in Tampa the past few days checking out SS Ben Zobrist who is expendable for the Rays. Kent had 10 HR's and 43 RBI's for the Dodgers, entering play last night. -- Fox Sports Radio

 

Cedeno is certainly a better option than Zobrist for the Dodgers. Please notice the "if" at the beginning of the post.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Cedeno is certainly a better option than Zobrist for the Dodgers.

 

I think the certainty of that statement is very much in doubt.

[CubinNY]

For the love of Len, a team with Edmonds and Kent. :blackeye:

[inari]

I doubt Kent would be happy about a bench role.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I wonder what penalty Selig would hand to any team who signs Bonds, and would it be worth it.

[Backtobanks]

Cedeno is certainly a better option than Zobrist for the Dodgers.

 

I think the certainty of that statement is very much in doubt.

 

If I were the Dodgers I would take my chances on the 25-year-old who is hitting .267 (career .250) over the 27-year-old who is hitting .211 (career .202). I guess you can argue that Zobrist has some numbers that are better, but neither one has shown that they can hit major league pitching consistently. I would take my chances on Cedeno being 2 years younger with slightly better numbers.

 

Zobrist 2008 - .211, .273, .437, .709

Career - .202, .242, .308, .505

 

Cedeno 2008 - .267, .336, .348, .684

Career - .250, .287, .349, .636

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I doubt Kent would be happy about a bench role.

 

Kent just isn't a happy person, regardless of his role.

 

This isn't a good idea. We have plenty of second basemen. Unless we go to an 11-man pitching staff, the only bench options that make sense would be someone that could play SS. Anyone with enough pop to be worth acquiring that plays SS is likely a starter.

 

Right now, if we add someone, it would probably be a RP or SP.

[mdwilla]

Could the Cubs target Kent or Roberts with the intent of having Derosa be there Bat off the bench from the right side?

[SAMMYWHO]

Benching D-Ro for Roberts might make some sense, but for Kent, no thanks.

[Little Slide Rooter]

The only way it would make sense to pick up anything before the roster expansion would be for someone who can play short stop with a better bat than Cedeno. Other than that, we may as well stand pat.