Johnson in the 2 hole???

by ryno4ever on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT Comment 9 comments

after watching 2day's game, it finally hit me:

IF we're keeping soriano as our lead-off hitter (which appears to be the case) then reed johnson seems to be a great solution in the 2 hole which would then allow us to keep fukudome in the 5 hole where he seems to be VERY comfortable!!!

i've thought all along that pie finally needs a shot & i guess i still believe that BUT 2day's lineup sure looked good against one of the better pitchers in the league.

thoughts????????

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agree

I think Pie has had enough "shots" to prove himself

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He has?

177 AB in a part-time role last year and four games this year? That's "enough shots to prove himself"?

Geez. Talk about wanting immediate gratification.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LSA

You people act like every good player in MLB was excellent from Day 1 and never struggled as a youngster. Gimme a break.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time Will Tell

I can see a more permanent change being made come June, if Pie is still scuffling and the Cubs are trailing by more than a few games in the standings. Until then I still see Felix getting the bulk of playing time unless Johan Santana or Cole Hamels is on the hill.

by SecondSon on Apr 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure, by June...

... if things are going as you say, Lou will make changes. (Maybe even before that.)

But not after five games.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 5, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you must be joking.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pie needs more time...

nice to know Johnson can step up any time though.

Unless a certain team comes a callin in the months to come wanting Pie for someone else they have to offer...I might consider that now with johnson on the team...he can hit and hustle.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Apr 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs