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Corey Patterson

I have had a friend tell me he has heard rumors that Corey has been trade bait for Hendry in order to get a closer.  Im sure this is just rumor/speculation that someone thought up, but has anyone heard anything along those lines.

My thoughts...I would not be the end of the world for me to see Corey go.  We have power in the IF and at both corner OF positions.  Our CF right now has to be the one who gets on base.  Corey can not do that.  I dont think he ever will.  If we keep Corey for the future, then we have to look at another postition to fill that on-base/speed/leadoff need.

I guess I see Hairston as a replacement for Corey.  Especially if Corey can get us that lockdown closer for the ninth.  With Remlinger, Hawkins, a healthy JoBo, and the other young guys, plus a solid closer, we have a whole different bullpen.

I'm not sure if the Burnitz, Hairston, and Hollandsworth/Dubois OF could get us anywhere in the playoffs though.  Unless, Dubois gets a shot and really does well, then Hollandsowrth is coming off the bench, Burnitz stays healthy, Hairston has an OBP of .390, hmmmmmm......maybe....

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Hmmmm.
I have heard some rumors here -- who hasn't? -- but not this one.

Patterson, if traded, ought to bring more than just a closer. I'm neither advocating nor saying they shouldn't trade him. Hairston hasn't looked great in CF, but maybe that's just spring training.

Hendry has pulled off deals late in camp before. We await developments.

by Al on Mar 29, 2005 9:26 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

How come Todd Walker
isn't acceptable as a leadoff hitter? He's fast, scrappy, and always gets on base.

by cubbiejulie on Mar 30, 2005 2:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Haven't heard that one
but I would be ok with it.  I still really like Corey even though it's pretty frustrating to watch him at times.  The thing with Corey is that he has so much potential and he appeared to be turning the corner in the 1st half of the '03 season until his injury.  Last year was a bit of a setback in the ba, k, and obp, but he did well in homers and rbi's.  I think that as soon as we trade him, if we ever do, he will be one of those guys who will become a really good player.  I think that we should give him at least this year to show us what he's capable of.  I know he's got greatness in him somewhere.  I don't even know what to think about the close situation, but I wouldn't trade Corey, unless you got someone like Gagne, which will never happen.

by MO Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2005 12:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Patterson trade?
Would you go for a Patterson for U Urbina trade?  The Tigers don't really have a good option in center, and have essentially two closers, with the roster featuring both Urbina and Percival.

I generally feel that closers are overvalued, and that Patterson will win more games than LaTroy will lose, but others place more importance in the position.  

by biff pocoroba on Apr 2, 2005 7:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That trade proposal is lopsided...
Way too much to give up for Urbina.

by Al on Apr 3, 2005 10:27 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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