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DeRosa vs. Kennedy

St. Louis signed Kennedy yesterday 3yr/$10mil

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2678901

Hmmmm... It seems that Kennedy was predictedd by many here and other sources a while back to possibly be coming to Chicago.   Comparing the two, it sure seems like Kennedy would be a safer choice/more reliable choice here.  

DeRosa:
 2003:  .263/.316/.699/6HR/1 SB
 2004:  .239/.293/.613/3HR/1 SB
 2005:  .243/.325/.764/8HR/1 SB
 2006:  .296/.357/.813/13HR/ 4 SB

Kennedy:
 2002:  .312/.345/.794/7HR/17 SB
 2003:  .269/.344/.743/13HR/22 SB
 2004:  .278/.351/.757/10HR/15 SB
 2005:  .300/.354/.724/2HR/19 SB
 2006:  .273/.334/.718/4HR/16 SB

Walks/K/Fielding percentage fairly close.

Kennedy's 30 / bats Left
DeRosa's 31 / bats Right

On paper it seems as though going after Kennedy would be a smarter, and more expected moveto make here.  Cubs need a lefty hitter, he's quicker, established, and a little cheaper.  Water under the bridge now, but did Hendry miss this one?  

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