What position player comes up?

I think it's likely that Felix Pie

comes back. One, because of his speed; two, because of his versatility. If this indeed does happen, I hope he’s figured out how to hit ML pitching.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:35 PM CDT 0 recs

Doubt it...

...I don’t think you learn how to hit ML pitching in AAA.

You learn to hit ML pitching in the Major Leagues. I think I’d like to see him, especially defensively. But to think that he’s gonna come and hit his weight… that remains to be seen.

by serbianking33 on Jul 9, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up 0 recs

I understand that, believe me.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

Versatility?

He plays one position

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 9, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

Felix can play all three outfield positions.

Besides that his speed is invaluable.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

Any outfielder with a strong enough arm...

...can play all three positions, at least on an emergency basis.

I’m not saying that Adam Dunn would make an “acceptable” or “less than horrible” center fielder, but it still wouldn’t be half as bad as watching a mediocre third baseman trying to play shortstop.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 9, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up 0 recs

Not any outfielder with a strong enough arm can play all three OF positions.

CF is the most demanding of all three positions. Any CF must have speed and the instinct to know how to take the best, most direct ball hit from the LCF gap to the RCF gap. I was talking about Felix’s versatility.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up 0 recs

Depends how you look at that

CF needs the speed while RF needs the arm.

"You know my old saying: live it up, the meter's running. I've always said that if you don't have fun while you're here, then it's your fault. You only get to do this once." - Harry Caray

by MorePiePlease on Jul 10, 2008 6:57 AM CDT up 0 recs

Adam Dunn in CF would be hillarious....I would pay to watch that.

by JB 23 on Jul 9, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up 0 recs

It would be a laugh riot...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

Both Al and Paul Sullivan postulated it could be Micah Hoffpauir

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 9, 2008 12:38 PM CDT 0 recs

I have absolutely no use for anything that Paul Sullivan says...

He’s a small, bitter man.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

I agree.

I saw him interviewed before a game recently and he looked like he needed a B12 shot and a hooker.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 9, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up 0 recs

Sigh.

Sullivan’s a good guy. And I think he’s right. It’ll be Hoffpauir—and the recall will last five days, because Soriano should be ready after the break.

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it.

Sullivan may indeed be a nice guy with you, but overall he seems to like stirring up trouble.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

Well, I have actually met and spoken with him.

Have you?

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up 0 recs

Nope.

And I’m sure I might have a different opinion of him if I did.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up 0 recs

I was incensed about some remarks that Sully

made about ED last week. No offense intended.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

that he was havign hot dogs at hi party right?

nice cover bob nice cover

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wha?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bob made

a joke after Sullivan left after he called Edmonds a hot dog Bob said i think sullivan thinks Jimmy is serving hot dogs at his party tomorrow night.

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up 0 recs

Gotcha.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up 0 recs

Gee, that's a good reason to get incensed.

C’mon. Lighten up.

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

You're right Al.

I shall lighten up. Have you ever met Chet Coppock?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yes.

I worked with him a long time ago. Why?

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Was just wondering what you think of him.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

Kind of full of himself.

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

That's not surprising

but what does he have to be “full of himself” about?

by bluekoolaide on Jul 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

Not much, and that's the point.

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

by Al on Jul 10, 2008 7:57 AM CDT up 0 recs

I have

A few times actually, I guess to the point he knows exactly who I am. And he’s a small and bitter man indeed. He has nothing but contempt towards Cubs fans and it shows in his dailies, let alone his columns and blog entries. But I don’t think he’s going anywhere soon. That’s why I’m so thankful for this Web site and Al’s work on a daily basis.

by chilango2 on Jul 9, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up 0 recs

LOL.

OK, OK…I withdraw my remark – it was completely superficial and uncalled for.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 9, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's humor-

which is best when it’s superficial and uncalled for. Think Carlin, Pryor, Bruce, et al.

"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Jul 9, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

I am with Al here...I have met and spoken with Sully several times

...and could not be a nicer person. He has a bit of a weird sense of humor ….

He gets a bad rap here IMO

by JB 23 on Jul 9, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's his articles

He seems to think the Cubs and the fans owe him. His writing suggests he thinks he’s bigger than the team. His “Ask Paul” columns are condescending. He seems like he hates writing about the Cubs.

Most fans only contact with him is his writing, and therefore, that is how he is judged.

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up 0 recs

I don't see his writing that way.

Give examples.

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

by Al on Jul 10, 2008 7:58 AM CDT up 0 recs

Who doesn't?

by Mapmaker on Jul 9, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up 0 recs

LMAO

"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Jul 9, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

Hoffpauir

Okay, he’s not a great outfielder. He can kind of, sort of, play in the outfield. He can also play first base. He’s been a better hitter than Pie.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 9, 2008 12:38 PM CDT 0 recs

Yeah, but here's the thing.

Right now the Cubs outfield consists of:

Reed Johnson
Jim Edmonds
Kosuke Fukudome

Johnson and Edmonds are both not what you could call 100% healthy right now, and so I’d rather have an actual outfielder – preferably one that can play center – than a “kind of, sort of” outfielder.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 9, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

Andres Torres maybe

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up 0 recs

+1

by DGU on Jul 9, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up 0 recs

+ 2

But I don’t think it much matters. If the plan is to rest the hobbling Jim Edmonds, then slot Reed Johnson in center and play Mark DeRosa the rest of the week in left. We can live with Mike Fontenot at 2nd base for several days.

Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!

by MDBNIU on Jul 9, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

Fontenot

Seems to have that hot streak in him lately…I’d play him at second as long as we can.

by ak123 on Jul 9, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah

I’m okay with that plan since it will be for only a few days.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jul 9, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

+1

by chilango2 on Jul 9, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

I don't think they

bring up Pie to sit bench. They should bring up Hoff though it gives us a left heavy bench and he is not that good of a fielder. I say Dubouis has a chance he his ripping the ball but not sure if the re is a spot on 40 Man roster for him though there should be since Patterson is gone. Also Brosurd could be an option he is a better fielder than Hoff

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:39 PM CDT 0 recs

Broussasrd is an interesting option.

How is he doing at AAA?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

I dunno

he was not on there stat sheet I think he may still be in AA not quite sure JOSH you there help.

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

He's with another organization I believe...no longer a Cub

Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!

by MDBNIU on Jul 9, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up 0 recs

when did this

happen

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Broussard is Back With the Yankees

Released about a week ago and he returned to the Yanks – with the AAA club now.

by Hawkeye Hellraiser on Jul 9, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up 0 recs

He might get whiplash going back and forth so many times.

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wow!

My first TWSS. I’m so proud!

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

He's With Scranton-Wilkes Barre in IL

Here’s Broussard’s MiLB page.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 9, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

And I beleieve someone said before

that they don’t have to activate Harden til Friday so they don’t have to move a pitcher just this second and they can still get a hitter up here.

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:41 PM CDT 0 recs

I really Like the idea

Of Hoff or Dubois if they feel they need a righty who can actually play OF Dubois is hitting .321 with 13 Hr’s in like a 100 less at bats then anyone else on the I-Cubs. He leads the team in Hr’s and is second on the team in hitting. Another possibilty though also not on 40 man roster could be Andres Torres he is more versitile in taht he can play all OF spots and is a switch hitter and could be a pinch hitter. He is running out of time to play in the bigs this could be his chance.

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:47 PM CDT 0 recs

I think it's highly debatable whether...

...either Hoff or Dubois can “actually” play the outfield. I’d be pretty surprised if they brought up Dubois. Hoffpauir is a possibility, I suppose.

I guess it all comes down to whether Lou wants to emphasize offense or defense. If he wants DWaryle Jr., bring up the Hoffmeister. If he wants a late-inning defensive replacement for the Johnson/Jedmonds two-headed centerfield beast, get Felix back up here.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 9, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up 0 recs

I agree with you entirely.

This is why I think Felix comes back. ED & RayJay both will need to be spelled in the outfield at times. Soriano will need to be replaced in late innings for defense also.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

I agree...

it’s only for a week. Do any of these guys really need a rest until the All-Star break (except Edmonds)? Trot DeRo out there if needed. But if you just want a bat off the bench, bring up Hoff. You could bring up Pie for late inning replacement, but I’d rather he’d stay and work on that hitting if it’s only going to be for a week.

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 9, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

Please no Dubois...

He reminds me too much of those miserable Dusty days of 2005

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 12:53 PM CDT 0 recs

WHY

he is an older Matt Murton with power

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up 0 recs

No, he's not.

He’s a right-handed, poor man’s Hoffpauir. Ugh.

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

by Al on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

All

I am saying is he is hot as hell right now may be worth a shot to catch a spark in a bottle. Plus he is the best righty option from the farm.

by oeosoto on Jul 9, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

I seem to remember...

him striking out a lot and being a below average fielder. I rather bring up Pie and let him get a few starts while Johnson and Edmonds get a little breather, we face about 5 righties in a row including tonight.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Agreed

He sucks. A big hacking hack who is absolutely terrible in the outfield.

Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!

by MDBNIU on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bingo!

That’s what i remember.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up 0 recs