Jason Dubois

[Wheelimus]

I'm all for a Doobie/Hairston platoon. I know they're both right handed, but Jason has shown if you feed him a steady diet of lefties, he'll eat 'em right up. We need a REAL leadoff hitter. Hellloooo Jerry Hairston.

 

Here's my lineup

 

Hairston

Walker

Lee

Burnitz

Ramirez

Patterson

Barrett

Neifi

 

R-L-R-L-R-L-R-R

 

How's that for some balance? :D

[CubinNY]

I think there still are a lot of people on the bandwgn, it is derailed however by Dusty. The problem is in this line up the Cubs can't afford to have a guy hitting like Jason currently is hitting, or Hollandsworth for that matter.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

They just need to play Dubois every day. He's the best option out there, and he's also the one with the most upside and potential to give you above average production for the position. Please play Dubois.

[dalgreen]

I like Dubois and wanted him to platoon this year and play every day in 2006. I see a double standard placed in the Holla/Dubois debate. I hated Hollandsworth starting every day in April and May. He wasn't getting the job done. Now some people keep saying Dubois hasn't been given a fair chance with his 130+ at-bats. Wait a minute, we were dissing Holla after his first 130+ at-bats, so why is it not fair to say that maybe Dubois should be playing sparingly like Hollandsworth? Honestly, in my opinion, neither one should be starting every day right now, but right now (over the last ten games) Holla has been getting on base at a better click than Dubois. I don't understand any argument stating that one should be playing more than the other.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I like Dubois and wanted him to platoon this year and play every day in 2006. I see a double standard placed in the Holla/Dubois debate. I hated Hollandsworth starting every day in April and May. He wasn't getting the job done. Now some people keep saying Dubois hasn't been given a fair chance with his 130+ at-bats. Wait a minute, we were dissing Holla after his first 130+ at-bats, so why is it not fair to say that maybe Dubois should be playing sparingly like Hollandsworth? Honestly, in my opinion, neither one should be starting every day right now, but right now (over the last ten games) Holla has been getting on base at a better click than Dubois. I don't understand any argument stating that one should be playing more than the other.

 

The difference is that Hollandsworth has proven in his career he is not capable of being a starting OF. His stint at the beginning of the year did nothing to change that.

[dalgreen]

I like Dubois and wanted him to platoon this year and play every day in 2006. I see a double standard placed in the Holla/Dubois debate. I hated Hollandsworth starting every day in April and May. He wasn't getting the job done. Now some people keep saying Dubois hasn't been given a fair chance with his 130+ at-bats. Wait a minute, we were dissing Holla after his first 130+ at-bats, so why is it not fair to say that maybe Dubois should be playing sparingly like Hollandsworth? Honestly, in my opinion, neither one should be starting every day right now, but right now (over the last ten games) Holla has been getting on base at a better click than Dubois. I don't understand any argument stating that one should be playing more than the other.

 

The difference is that Hollandsworth has proven in his career he is not capable of being a starting OF. His stint at the beginning of the year did nothing to change that.

 

I don't care for either one starting. Hollandsworth is a fourth outfielder, and at this point, so is Dubois. Dubois should be a future starter, but I don't understand any argument that supports one over the other right now.

[frostwyrm]

I don't care for either one starting. Hollandsworth is a fourth outfielder, and at this point, so is Dubois. Dubois should be a future starter, but I don't understand any argument that supports one over the other right now.

 

If you don't like Dubois, how about Hairston then? He's enormously better suited to the top of the order than what we have there now.

[ZZ Thorn]

4/21 in his last 6 starts. He's getting his share of starts since Holla stopped being so ice cold - it's a fair platoon and he's not doing much with the opportunity.

 

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

SLG is down to .469.

 

He's gotten 12 at bats in the last 9 games. Even a veteran would lose his stroke playing that infrequently. That is not a fair platoon. He's only had 128 AB's on the season and he really only got regular starts over a 3 week stretch, and now he's on the brink of being dumped from the team. If every rookie on every team was discarded this quickly MLB would be overrun with 50 year old players.

 

4/21 in his last 6 starts - that's not very good no matter how you slice it. He's geting his share of starts and he's not performing, end of story. He's on the brink of being dumped from the team like I'm on the brink of being added to the team.

[Chocolate Milk]

I have been very underwhelmed with the play of Jason Dubois.

[frostwyrm]

4/21 in his last 6 starts. He's getting his share of starts since Holla stopped being so ice cold - it's a fair platoon and he's not doing much with the opportunity.

 

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

SLG is down to .469.

 

He's gotten 12 at bats in the last 9 games. Even a veteran would lose his stroke playing that infrequently. That is not a fair platoon. He's only had 128 AB's on the season and he really only got regular starts over a 3 week stretch, and now he's on the brink of being dumped from the team. If every rookie on every team was discarded this quickly MLB would be overrun with 50 year old players.

 

4/21 in his last 6 starts - that's not very good no matter how you slice it. He's geting his share of starts and he's not performing, end of story. He's on the brink of being dumped from the team like I'm on the brink of being added to the team.

 

He's started 4 of the last 12 games. That's a lame way to use a rookie. Even veterans will get rusty playing that infrequently. And yes, I absolutely believe he can't survive with the Cubs unless something changes in his usage. If nothing changes he'll be 27 next spring and will have had very little exposure to MLB right-handers. Sending him back to AAA will accomplish nothing either. At this point a trade is probably the best way to go. I think Hendry knows that there aren't enough lefty starting pitchers in baseball to justify the opportunity cost of not trading Dubois while he still has good value.

[dalgreen]

4/21 in his last 6 starts. He's getting his share of starts since Holla stopped being so ice cold - it's a fair platoon and he's not doing much with the opportunity.

 

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

SLG is down to .469.

 

He's gotten 12 at bats in the last 9 games. Even a veteran would lose his stroke playing that infrequently. That is not a fair platoon. He's only had 128 AB's on the season and he really only got regular starts over a 3 week stretch, and now he's on the brink of being dumped from the team. If every rookie on every team was discarded this quickly MLB would be overrun with 50 year old players.

 

4/21 in his last 6 starts - that's not very good no matter how you slice it. He's geting his share of starts and he's not performing, end of story. He's on the brink of being dumped from the team like I'm on the brink of being added to the team.

 

He's started 4 of the last 12 games. That's a lame way to use a rookie. Even veterans will get rusty playing that infrequently. And yes, I absolutely believe he can't survive with the Cubs unless something changes in his usage. If nothing changes he'll be 27 next spring and will have had very little exposure to MLB right-handers. Sending him back to AAA will accomplish nothing either. At this point a trade is probably the best way to go. I think Hendry knows that there aren't enough lefty starting pitchers in baseball to justify the opportunity cost of not trading Dubois while he still has good value.

 

If Dubois is traded, it will likely be in a Nomar type of deal. He won't be traded for a bunch of minor league talent. Having said that, I don't think he'll be moved considering we'll need to fill two outfield positions next year. Dubois is being used just as I would hope, in a platoon situation. I'm sick of the Cubs rushing guys too soon. If we had a legitimate everyday leftfielder, his usage wouldn't even be in question. He should start in 2006.

[ZZ Thorn]

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

He clearly needs to make some mental adjustments in his approach. He can do that on the bench. He's still got and will get a fair share of starts.

[Geech]

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

He clearly needs to make some mental adjustments in his approach. He can do that on the bench. He's still got and will get a fair share of starts.

 

Thank you, Dusty Baker.

[E.J.]

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

He clearly needs to make some mental adjustments in his approach. He can do that on the bench. He's still got and will get a fair share of starts.

 

You forgot to add "if he gets traded." :wink:

[frostwyrm]

4/21 in his last 6 starts. He's getting his share of starts since Holla stopped being so ice cold - it's a fair platoon and he's not doing much with the opportunity.

 

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

SLG is down to .469.

 

He's gotten 12 at bats in the last 9 games. Even a veteran would lose his stroke playing that infrequently. That is not a fair platoon. He's only had 128 AB's on the season and he really only got regular starts over a 3 week stretch, and now he's on the brink of being dumped from the team. If every rookie on every team was discarded this quickly MLB would be overrun with 50 year old players.

 

I don't get it. He's on the brink of being dumped from the team? Isn't that a little paranoid?

 

I guess not. One last bump for the Dubois BandwaGone.

[Geech]

I hope he pounds the cover off the ball for Cleveland.

[rocket]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/rocketsaucetd/misskentdutchbandwgnJPG.jpg

 

still not too late guys

[Burtonbell]

Anyone want an autographed Dubois jersey?

LOL

 

I'll be wearing that when I go see Cleveland @ Comisery.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Well...I also have a collection of Dubois autos.

 

I just had my picture taken with him in Atlanta too. :cry:

[spinefixer]

This sucks. I'm sure he'll do well if he gets a shot at DH 5 or more games a week.

[ZZ Thorn]

4/21 in his last 6 starts. He's getting his share of starts since Holla stopped being so ice cold - it's a fair platoon and he's not doing much with the opportunity.

 

Overall: 6 BBs, 45Ks in 128 Abs. Both: terrible.

 

SLG is down to .469.

 

He's gotten 12 at bats in the last 9 games. Even a veteran would lose his stroke playing that infrequently. That is not a fair platoon. He's only had 128 AB's on the season and he really only got regular starts over a 3 week stretch, and now he's on the brink of being dumped from the team. If every rookie on every team was discarded this quickly MLB would be overrun with 50 year old players.

 

4/21 in his last 6 starts - that's not very good no matter how you slice it. He's geting his share of starts and he's not performing, end of story. He's on the brink of being dumped from the team like I'm on the brink of being added to the team.

 

I guess I should get my stuff together and wait by the phone....

 

His demotion sure surprised me - I was wrong on that one Frosty.

 

I've been a Doobs fan for years, and I hope he can suceed in the AL.

[AAApittsburgh]

Dubois is DHing tonight:

 

Grady Sizemore, CF

Ronnie Belliard, 2B

Coco Crisp, LF

Victor Martinez, C

Ben Broussard, 1B

Jhonny Peralta, SS

Casey Blake, RF

Jason Dubois, DH

Aaron Boone, 3B

[Geech]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050719/capt.ohtd10107192204.royals_indians_ohtd101.jpg

 

It looks good on him.

[mouse]

Dubois seemed like a good guy. Hopefully he does well for the Indians.

[rickrolled]

He went 0-3 tonight with 2 K's.