How good is Felix Pie?

[Outshined_One]

Now, in my honest opinion, it would behoove the Cubs to have Pie repeat AA to shake off any remaining rust he might have and also to work on him work more specifically on things such as his strike zone discipline and baserunning. Von Joshua is one of the better hitting coaches in the Cubs' system. Pie would benefit from another go-round with him, especially considering he'd still be young for his league. I wouldn't say have Pie repeat AA all season, though. Something more along the lines of having him show he can torment opposing pitchers, then moving him up to AAA shortly thereafter would work well.

 

I think it might be a good idea for him to shake off some rust in AA, but I don't know that you make that decision right away. See how he finishes up his winter season, see how he performs in Spring Training, and then evaluate it. A couple months should be enough to help him get some rust off or help strike zone recognition.

 

If he repeats AA, and puts up a BA around .300 again, I would feel very confident if he was able to rise his OBP to .370-.380 range. if he hits .300 with a .350 OBP again I would be worried.

 

Oh, no doubt about it. However, given how he has been performing so far in the winter league (.245/.264/.408/.672, 12 K, 2 BB, 1 HBP through 49 ABs according to the latest update in the Minors forum), it's clear that he's still not 100% and that he still has some work to do.

 

That's pretty much what I was basing that assessment on.

[Backtobanks]

Pie for Pierre ---- No way. The Cubs need to remember what happened in the Lou Brock trade. The only possibility of trading Pie should be to acquire a young, established, and cheap star.

[CubfaninCA]

Hey Raisin,

Your avatar is really creeping me out. Any chance you can change it??? :D

 

That's the 2nd best avatar here behind your's. Nef has style. :)