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07/03 Cincinnati (Cueto) @ CUBS (Wells) 12:05 CDT, CSN TV

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Why the hell is Theriot leading off?

 

Why the hell is Colvin starting vs. a RH pitcher over Fukudome?

 

How the hell did Wells get through the first inning 1-2-3?

 

ANSWER ME, GOD.

 

Well, I think it is clear that Colvin is more favored with the organization over Fukudome right now. The numbers against RHP shows Fukudome with a lead in OBP but Colvin with a much higher slugging.

 

Can't help you with the Theriot question.

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Well, I think it is clear that Colvin is more favored with the organization over Fukudome right now. The numbers against RHP shows Fukudome with a lead in OBP but Colvin with a much higher slugging.

 

It's still a pointlessly shortsighted decision. Fukudome did indeed look like total crap in limited playing time over June, but Colvin's June numbers also look pretty bad (though granted, yes, not as bad). This team is a bust; yes, Colvin getting more time isn't a bad thing, but ideally they need to move Fukudome by the deadline. He's been working with his old hitting catch for a while now, and that certainly had a huge positive effect last summer. Fukudome needs to be starting against every RH pitcher between now and the deadline in the hope that he has another July surge like he did last year to make him more appealing to teams shopping. If Fukudome is moved Colvin will be able to get plenty of starts. Shopping Fukudome now is actually better for the Cubs' long term plans than starting Colvin over him.

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Man, the Reds broadcasters are getting every cheap shot in that they can. Remarking about the lower attendance. As someone who goes to Cincy often, its [retty funny to hear them speak of attendance issues. Also commenting that Marlon Byrd must wonder what he has gotten himself into coming to Chicago.

 

Granted they are all fair points, but they are enjoying it a bit too much.

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Well, I think it is clear that Colvin is more favored with the organization over Fukudome right now. The numbers against RHP shows Fukudome with a lead in OBP but Colvin with a much higher slugging.

 

It's still a pointlessly shortsighted decision. Fukudome did indeed look like total crap in limited playing time over June, but Colvin's June numbers also look pretty bad (though granted, yes, not as bad). This team is a bust; yes, Colvin getting more time isn't a bad thing, but ideally they need to move Fukudome by the deadline. He's been working with his old hitting catch for a while now, and that certainly had a huge positive effect last summer. Fukudome needs to be starting against every RH pitcher between now and the deadline in the hope that he has another July surge like he did last year to make him more appealing to teams shopping.

 

I hear ya, but I think it is unlikely that they will be able to move Fukudome. Who contending team would want him and be willing to give up anything for him? Whoever is interested in acquiring would almost certainly want the Cubs to pick up a huge salary chunk anyway.

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I hear ya, but I think it is unlikely that they will be able to move Fukudome. Who contending team would want him and be willing to give up anything for him? Whoever is interested in acquiring would almost certainly want the Cubs to pick up a huge salary chunk anyway.

 

Yes, which is why it would be better to see if he can have another July surge since it would potentially mean the Cubs would have to send less money along with him or could even get a better return. Fukudome does have value and it's hardly a remote possibility that the Cubs could deal him. Colvin getting extra starts between now and the deadline isn't anywhere near as important.

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Man, the Reds broadcasters are getting every cheap shot in that they can. Remarking about the lower attendance. As someone who goes to Cincy often, its [retty funny to hear them speak of attendance issues. Also commenting that Marlon Byrd must wonder what he has gotten himself into coming to Chicago.

 

Granted they are all fair points, but they are enjoying it a bit too much.

 

Yeah, it's pretty ridiculous considering that this contending Reds squad still struggles to break 25k on a regular basis.

 

These "holiday" hats look dumber with each passing year.

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