When should Cubs think about docking D-Lee's playing time?

[CubFanPhilly]

derrek lee is not going to make or break this team right now, no matter where he hits

 

the problem is a year or two down the line when he's making 15 mil with an .800 ops and unmovable contract

 

 

He's got two more years at $13 mil./year. Even an .800 OPS won't hurt too much in a platoon with Hoffpauir.

 

Micah Hoffpauir is not a major league hitter.

 

He's looked good enough over the last two seasons to be an adequate half of a productive platoon.

[rynefan]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

[Keener98]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

 

 

Doubtful Lous not that dumb when it comes to the linuep. Once we clinch then yes you will probably see more Hoff, until then you wont.

[Jehrico]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

 

 

Doubtful Lous not that dumb when it comes to the linuep. Once we clinch then yes you will probably see more Hoff, until then you wont.

Lou is pretty big on giving guys rest from time to time, especially down the stretch. He isn't enamored with Ward as an option to give Lee some needed rest, and Lou does like Hoff. He would have been recalled already if there was an easy answer of who to send down for him. I think we'll see some of Hoffpauir when he comes up. Lou even got him time in RF when he was up here before, that should tell you what Lou thinks of him. I know he's not a .951 OPS guy, but putting that up in the limited time he got means he didn't do anything to lower Lou's opinion of him.

[Keener98]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

 

 

Doubtful Lous not that dumb when it comes to the linuep. Once we clinch then yes you will probably see more Hoff, until then you wont.

Lou is pretty big on giving guys rest from time to time, especially down the stretch. He isn't enamored with Ward as an option to give Lee some needed rest, and Lou does like Hoff. He would have been recalled already if there was an easy answer of who to send down for him. I think we'll see some of Hoffpauir when he comes up. Lou even got him time in RF when he was up here before, that should tell you what Lou thinks of him. I know he's not a .951 OPS guy, but putting that up in the limited time he got means he didn't do anything to lower Lou's opinion of him.

 

Yea Lou is big on rest, but hes also big on letting his veterans play thru their slump. During the middle of a playoff race he isnt going to bench Lee in favor of Hoff. Its just not going to happen, nor should it.

[Jehrico]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

 

 

Doubtful Lous not that dumb when it comes to the linuep. Once we clinch then yes you will probably see more Hoff, until then you wont.

Lou is pretty big on giving guys rest from time to time, especially down the stretch. He isn't enamored with Ward as an option to give Lee some needed rest, and Lou does like Hoff. He would have been recalled already if there was an easy answer of who to send down for him. I think we'll see some of Hoffpauir when he comes up. Lou even got him time in RF when he was up here before, that should tell you what Lou thinks of him. I know he's not a .951 OPS guy, but putting that up in the limited time he got means he didn't do anything to lower Lou's opinion of him.

 

Yea Lou is big on rest, but hes also big on letting his veterans play thru their slump. During the middle of a playoff race he isnt going to bench Lee in favor of Hoff. Its just not going to happen, nor should it.

There's a difference between benching and resting. Lou won't bench him. My best guess is Hoff will get 2-3 starts (maybe not all at first) before we clinch, and half or more after.

[Keener98]

Considering Lee's "off" season this year, I would expect that we'll see more of Hoff. Can't wait for Sept. 1!

 

 

Doubtful Lous not that dumb when it comes to the linuep. Once we clinch then yes you will probably see more Hoff, until then you wont.

Lou is pretty big on giving guys rest from time to time, especially down the stretch. He isn't enamored with Ward as an option to give Lee some needed rest, and Lou does like Hoff. He would have been recalled already if there was an easy answer of who to send down for him. I think we'll see some of Hoffpauir when he comes up. Lou even got him time in RF when he was up here before, that should tell you what Lou thinks of him. I know he's not a .951 OPS guy, but putting that up in the limited time he got means he didn't do anything to lower Lou's opinion of him.

 

Yea Lou is big on rest, but hes also big on letting his veterans play thru their slump. During the middle of a playoff race he isnt going to bench Lee in favor of Hoff. Its just not going to happen, nor should it.

There's a difference between benching and resting. Lou won't bench him. My best guess is Hoff will get 2-3 starts (maybe not all at first) before we clinch, and half or more after.

 

Id be surprised if he got that many starts before we clinch unless Lees back is bothering him. Alot depends on how the rest of the offense is working out too.