Minor League Discussion & Boxes 8-3-12

[Vinestal]

Bummed that Soler did not play, I'm wondering why. wonder if they move Simpson back up this year.

[Elrhino]

Vitters cracks top 5 in PCL for doubles, Top 10 in hits. Not bad for 22.

[KingCubsFan]

Vitters cracks top 5 in PCL for doubles, Top 10 in hits. Not bad for 22.

And 5 walks in the last 10 games. I really hope he can play a legitimate third base (though I still doubt it).

[Little Slide Rooter]

Vitters cracks top 5 in PCL for doubles, Top 10 in hits. Not bad for 22.

And 5 walks in the last 10 games. I really hope he can play a legitimate third base (though I still doubt it).

 

IMHO, they should start giving him some reps at the corner OF spots as well as 3B. Next year, I'd love to see Ian Stewart get another shot post wrist-Sx with Vitters in the OF. If we can trade Soriano, he could have left. If not, DeJesus should be an easy trade and Vitters could have right. We could actually luck our way into a potent offense if enough goes right between Stewart, Jackson, and Vitters.

[Cubswin11]

I think you have to leave Vittes at 3B for at least another year (he's still young enough) to at least see if he can get better. If he can stick at 3B his bat will have more value than a corner OF. A move to the OF would probably really torpedo his value.

[KaiserCesar]

Vitters cracks top 5 in PCL for doubles, Top 10 in hits. Not bad for 22.

And 5 walks in the last 10 games. I really hope he can play a legitimate third base (though I still doubt it).

 

IMHO, they should start giving him some reps at the corner OF spots as well as 3B. Next year, I'd love to see Ian Stewart get another shot post wrist-Sx with Vitters in the OF. If we can trade Soriano, he could have left. If not, DeJesus should be an easy trade and Vitters could have right. We could actually luck our way into a potent offense if enough goes right between Stewart, Jackson, and Vitters.

 

I believe it's been said that he'd also never be better than average in the OF due to a lack of speed. So, you'd have similar defensive concerns at both 3B and the corner outfield with his offensive value taking a huge dip if he changed positions. In his early 20's still, Vitters needs to be playing 3B until he proves he can't. I'm not going to get too concerned with squeezing a 1 or 2 win season out of a 28 year Ian Stewart.

[KingCubsFan]

Vitters cracks top 5 in PCL for doubles, Top 10 in hits. Not bad for 22.

And 5 walks in the last 10 games. I really hope he can play a legitimate third base (though I still doubt it).

 

IMHO, they should start giving him some reps at the corner OF spots as well as 3B. Next year, I'd love to see Ian Stewart get another shot post wrist-Sx with Vitters in the OF. If we can trade Soriano, he could have left. If not, DeJesus should be an easy trade and Vitters could have right. We could actually luck our way into a potent offense if enough goes right between Stewart, Jackson, and Vitters.

 

I believe it's been said that he'd also never be better than average in the OF due to a lack of speed. So, you'd have similar defensive concerns at both 3B and the corner outfield with his offensive value taking a huge dip if he changed positions. In his early 20's still, Vitters needs to be playing 3B until he proves he can't. I'm not going to get too concerned with squeezing a 1 or 2 win season out of a 28 year Ian Stewart.

Yeah I think I remember that as well. I think if the Cubs are strong defensively everywhere but 3B (which seems to be the case right now), you could live with Vitters as long as he's able to make routine plays. See if he can put up a few good offensive seasons, and then hopefully Baez is ready.