Nats interested in Fukudome?

[A-Cal]

I could see the Mariners being interested in the DLee. But, that also assumes they play to expectations which I am not at all convinced of at the moment.

[soapy]

I really don't think a Nady/Colvin duo in RF can come anywhere close to matching Fukudome's numbers this year. Certainly not close enough that I'd deal him off to get a relief pitcher, even a very good one.

[Banedon]

4. Is Tyler Colvin the real deal?

 

The simple answer is "yes.'' The more complicated answer is ‘‘Yes, and he should be starting in right field.''

[Hairyducked Idiot]

4. Is Tyler Colvin the real deal?

 

The simple answer is "yes.'' The more complicated answer is ‘‘Yes, and he should be starting in right field.''

 

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

 

The guy has a low-OBP 785 OPS in his minor league career and he's never hit above AA.

 

Every year in late February, even the non-stathead media talks a good game about how spring training games don't mean anything. Then by April, they've all got a boner for some guy who ripped up the Cactus League.

[Backtobanks]

4. Is Tyler Colvin the real deal?

 

The simple answer is "yes.'' The more complicated answer is ‘‘Yes, and he should be starting in right field.''

 

More evidence about the ignorance of the "experts".

[jersey cubs fan]

4. Is Tyler Colvin the real deal?

 

The simple answer is "yes.'' The more complicated answer is ‘‘Yes, and he should be starting in right field.''

 

I just read that stupid article, and the really crazy thing is that of the 9 questions, that is the only one Sullivan decided to answer in any sort of definitive fashion. Everything else was just maybe/maybe not, or just a random quote from a player on the topic. So of all the questions about this team, the only thing Sullivan is positive about is that a disappointing minor league player who had a good spring is absolutely the real thing and should be starting in RF despite the fact that prior to the spring nobody even considering him a candidate to start.

[Sammy Sofa]

It's especially frustrating because you know a ton of Cubs fans will glom onto Sullivan's comments and now act like Colvin needs to be starting. I wouldn't be surprised if Fukudome ends up becoming the next victim of the boo-birds.

[jersey cubs fan]

It's especially frustrating because you know a ton of Cubs fans will glom onto Sullivan's comments and now act like Colvin needs to be starting. I wouldn't be surprised if Fukudome ends up becoming the next victim of the boo-birds.

 

I think it was the Sun-Times writer who was framing everything in the batting average context. He referred to him as a disappointing 258 hitter who can only be acceptable if he hits 285 or better.

[Sammy Sofa]

It's especially frustrating because you know a ton of Cubs fans will glom onto Sullivan's comments and now act like Colvin needs to be starting. I wouldn't be surprised if Fukudome ends up becoming the next victim of the boo-birds.

 

I think it was the Sun-Times writer who was framing everything in the batting average context. He referred to him as a disappointing 258 hitter who can only be acceptable if he hits 285 or better.

 

But of course.

[SouthSideRyan]

Sullivan is a [expletive] buffoon

[jersey cubs fan]

Sullivan is a [expletive] buffoon

 

If the Cubs had an empty spot in RF and more or less handed the job to Colvin before spring training, I would guarantee that Sullivan's answer to that question would have been different.

[soapy]

Bruce Miles has basically been an advocate for starting Colvin in RF as well. I don't get it.

[Sammy Sofa]

Bruce Miles has basically been an advocate for starting Colvin in RF as well. I don't get it.

 

An advocate of him as a fulltime starter or just that he get some starts while he's up with the team?

[jersey cubs fan]

Bruce Miles has basically been an advocate for starting Colvin in RF as well. I don't get it.

 

An advocate of him as a fulltime starter or just that he get some starts while he's up with the team?

 

Actually he did say if it were up to him Colvin would start the first game as a reward for his spring. I think that's a bad idea from Bruce. Making the team was a reward for his spring. Fukudome is the most qualified RF on the team, you start him on opening day, no questions asked. You don't sit your best option in favor of a barely qualified player who had a flukishly good spring training.

[Sammy Sofa]

Bruce Miles has basically been an advocate for starting Colvin in RF as well. I don't get it.

 

An advocate of him as a fulltime starter or just that he get some starts while he's up with the team?

 

Actually he did say if it were up to him Colvin would start the first game as a reward for his spring. I think that's a bad idea from Bruce. Making the team was a reward for his spring. Fukudome is the most qualified RF on the team, you start him on opening day, no questions asked. You don't sit your best option in favor of a barely qualified player who had a flukishly good spring training.

 

Yeah, I definitely don't agree with Miles' idea on that one.

[jersey cubs fan]

If you want to give Colvin a start in the first week, even the first series, go right ahead. But you don't spend a year blaming the Cubs woes on the chemistry involved in the Milton Bradley situation and then advocate benching your best option veteran on opening day in favor of a kid who hasn't come close to earning the job through his minor league performance. If some kid came out of obscurity with a phenomenal spring to win the 5th starters job, you would not advocate giving him the opening day start over the more deserving veteran.

[Banedon]

At least Lou isn't buying into the hype. He's said some nice things about Colvin, as well he should. But it doesn't sound like Lou's gone all ga-ga over him.

[NewUserName]

Where does Fukudome rank amongst RF in the NL? I think he probably is overpaid, but I also think he is undervalued by the general Cub fandom.

[Guest]

Where does Fukudome rank amongst RF in the NL? I think he probably is overpaid, but I also think he is undervalued by the general Cub fandom.

 

Top 10 or so in MLB, probably 3rd or 4th in the NL.

[Backtobanks]

While I agree that Colvin should get as much playing time as possible while he seems to be on a roll, you don't bench anybody cause a prospect had a hot spring.

[Clem Fandango]

Where does Fukudome rank amongst RF in the NL? I think he probably is overpaid, but I also think he is undervalued by the general Cub fandom.

 

If you put any faith into the Dollars/Salary statistic on FanGraphs, then Kosuke has been making pretty much exactly what he's worth

[Post Count Padder]

Where does Fukudome rank amongst RF in the NL? I think he probably is overpaid, but I also think he is undervalued by the general Cub fandom.

I agree. He hasn't been what we've expected, but he hasn't been a complete bust. He still put up a very respectable OBP last season and hit well in the first half. I think he improves again this year, especially if he's platooned a little more.

[Cubswin11]

Where does Fukudome rank amongst RF in the NL? I think he probably is overpaid, but I also think he is undervalued by the general Cub fandom.

I agree. He hasn't been what we've expected, but he hasn't been a complete bust. He still put up a very respectable OBP last season and hit well in the first half. I think he improves again this year, especially if he's platooned a little more.

Agreed if he is kept to a little bit more of a strict platoon and maybe given a few extra off days against tough RHP or guys he has struggled against he should have a good year. Not to mention that he is an excellent defender in RF.

[biittner77]

Wouldn't it make a lot more sense for both teams if the Cubs traded Colvin to the Nats instead of Fukudome? The Nats are young and rebuilding. Colvin fits in with their long term plans a lot more than Fukudome. The Nats already have the sage veteran leadership with Dunn and Pudge.

 

I wouldn't mind selling high on Colvin.

[Guest]

Wouldn't it make a lot more sense for both teams if the Cubs traded Colvin to the Nats instead of Fukudome? The Nats are young and rebuilding. Colvin fits in with their long term plans a lot more than Fukudome. The Nats already have the sage veteran leadership with Dunn and Pudge.

 

I wouldn't mind selling high on Colvin.

 

I'd rather they keep developing him as a possible replacement for Fukudome once his contract expires. Between Colvin and Jackson, maybe they have RF and CF covered cheaply in the coming years to help offset the contract Soriano will be receiving.