While I realize there's another thread about this, just wanted to start one wishing Corey good luck. There's still some of us behind you, do the right thing, work hard, and you'll be back. Keep your head up!
That is the understatement of the year. Dusty has been in baseball long enough to know that you don't put your worst hitters at the 1 and 2 spot in the order. Supposedly he is planning on keeping Neifi at leadoff or second. That is just stupidity. I like Neifi and think he should be out there every day but common sense would tell you he shouldn't be batting higher than 7th or 8th in the order. And exactly how would one know whether or not Dusty is very bright? Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't make them stupid. Furthermore, an individual decision may indeed be "stupid" without it making the decision maker "stupid".
I will go on record and say Patterson WILL BE as good as Carlos Beltran, mostly because I think Beltran is severely overrated. It may not be this year, it may not be next year, but Corey will get it. I just hope the Cubs don't give up on him before this happens. Feel free to rip me on this.