Cubs f/x: Soft in the Middle: Center Field Options for the 2010 Cubs

Hendry better be smart about this one.

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That better be a salt block rather than just a grain

as it relates to Fuld’s defense.

The notion that he is a below average defensive CF is insanity.

by fsuapollo on Dec 5, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions

What do people who've seen him in the field live

think of Fuld’s defense? UZR thinks he’s horrid – but it’s a miniature sample size.

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Dec 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions

UZR means absoulely nothing in 160 innings

Like, literally nothing. A scouts opinion is much more valuable.

by vivaelpujols on Dec 5, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions

Indeed

If, as most of our eyes tell us, Fuld is a plus defender in center, he starts to close the gap to Crisp/Cameron. But it’s all projections etc. The point is, well, aim high Hendry, or save the bucks.

by Harry Pavlidis on Dec 5, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions

Honestly?

Above average, but wildly overrated by many on this board.

by Damen Jackson on Dec 6, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions

Fan projections would be helpful

None yet (shakes finger at self)
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=8254&position=OF

by Harry Pavlidis on Dec 6, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Dec 6, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions

Rec'd

on the link.

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Dec 5, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions

This is absolutely correct

Although I still say Cameron is a better fit than Byrd, even if the money is equal.

by elgato on Dec 5, 2009 5:35 PM CST reply actions

Nice article

Few comments

On Fuld’s defense – I really think he might, if given the opportunity, be the best defensive center field option out of all the names listed.

Camp – I’m not sure his defensive at centerfield is anything to write home about. His value lies more with that, he’s a very versatile guy who can play a number of positions, but I don’t think that he would be considered a top defensive asset at shortstop or centerfield. Capable to solid, perhaps.

Adduci’s defense might bump him up a tad. I don’t think he’s as good as Fuld, but he’s a solid guy to project as a possible depth OF type with his versatility. He’ll be in Iowa.

Jackson – Most expect that he should be able to stick in CF as a potential good to plus defensive player. He’s too far away (even if he does get rushed to AA to start the year, there’s a very slim chance that he is up in the bigs in 2010. Heck, I’m not expecting him until 2012, tbh, although 2011 is possible).

Guyer isn’t really a consideration for 2010. He has to get his bat back on track, and even if he does, he’s likely slated for a corner role.

by toonsterwu on Dec 6, 2009 12:45 AM CST reply actions

If Brett Jackson is the Cubs CF of the future (and I hope he is)...

…I think he plays a key role here. If, ideally, he’s not up until 2012, then a pretty straightforward solution here is to sign Mike Cameron to a two-year deal and move forward with that clear plan in place. I know many of us would prefer signing a player of Cameron’s age to only one year, but I have a feeling he’ll want at least two years anyway.

Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.

by daver on Dec 7, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions