Corey Patterson Released

by ManBearPigMBP on Jul 29, 2009 8:31 PM CDT

Nationals released outfielder Corey Patterson.

Patterson was 2-for-15 with six strikeouts in an earlier stint with the Nationals this season. He hit .274/.318/.422 in 283 plate appearances for Triple-A Syracuse. Patterson will likely latch on with another organization's Triple-A affiliate.

I wouldn't mind seeing him in our minor league system again. At least this time there would be no pressure and with a minor league contract we could send him down whenever we wanted.

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Do. Not. Want.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 29, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Somebody said we should pick up a right handed CF ?

"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 29, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Can't believe he's toast.

That knee injury he had……he was on his way to a break out season. Oh how things change.

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Jul 29, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions

He might be the stupidest player in all of M(i)LB

I was one of the biggest fans of Patterson’s as he rose through the organization. But every time I heard him interviewed, I would feel worse. The comment near the end of his Cubs tenure where he said that (paraphrasing) he knew how to hit and wasn’t going to change his approach at the plate…

What’s amazing is now that everybody has a book on how to get him out (throw it at chin level and watch him flail at it), he’s not even a decent AAAA player any more. To not be able to stay on the 40-man roster of the worst team in MLB, that’s just sad.

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Jul 29, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions

I would rather leave CF unoccupied

than watch Corey Patterson play it for the Cubs.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions

I don't see it happening

Hendry could have picked up Patterson just by buying a round of Five Guys’ burgers for the Nationals team, coaches, and executives, and tossing in a random bench guy from Peoria or Boise.

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Jul 29, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions

I rather have the five guys…… DAAAAAAMN GOOD!!!

by Glacier on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Or, OK…OK…just to be a little more rational – I’d rather see Sean Marshall out there.

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by daver on Jul 30, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't want anything to do with this.

I’d rather have Neifi Perez, Jose Macias, and Joey Gathright. And that’s saying something.

"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly

by ambrosiadreams on Jul 29, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

Corey since leaving the Cubs

407 Games
1408 Plate Appearances
186 Runs
34 HR
132 RBI
98 Stolen Bases
.252 AVG
.287 OBP

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by ManBearPigMBP on Jul 29, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions

Corey with Cubs

589 Games
2335 Plate Appearances
293 Runs
73 HR
231 RBI
86 Stolen Bases
.252 AVG
.293 OBP

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by ManBearPigMBP on Jul 29, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

those OBP's are terrible

"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly

by ambrosiadreams on Jul 29, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, at least he's consistent

.252 AVG, .290ish OBP, a home run and a walk every 2-3 weeks.

He’ll fit in nicely in the Northern League.

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Jul 29, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Well you know what you're gonna get at least.

by ak123 on Jul 29, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

So why is it you want him back?

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill

by lookingdeadred on Jul 30, 2009 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions

How does any of this support your point?

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by daver on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

i said i wouldnt mind seeing him in the minors

i didnt say he should replace reed johnson

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by ManBearPigMBP on Jul 30, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, alright, Patterson and DuBois would be roughly equivalent Triple A roster filler.

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by daver on Jul 31, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions

why stock up on AAAA players?

better to get real prospects dontcha think?

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill

by lookingdeadred on Jul 31, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions

AND...

Where do you propose to get “real prospects”? Who do you propose to give for “real prospects”? That should be easy, “dontcha think”?

by whosdeadred on Jul 31, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

It's called the draft

maybe you have heard of it? Clogging up your system with AAAA players like CPat and Dubois is a sign that you are not drafting and developing talent.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill

by lookingdeadred on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions

hey jim, heres your big chance to make a "SPLASHY" acqusition...

hahahahah

by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah....

No thank you

by TuscaniLove on Jul 29, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions

I vote no

For any Patterson to be in our minor league system ever again. I don’t even want Corey there blocking a shot for someone young who can help the Cubs!

by ak123 on Jul 29, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

eric helped

bring harden. fortunately we’re not jumping headlong after toolsy guys. you’re expected to be able to play to get picked early now. i like this concept.

by tim815 on Jul 30, 2009 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Wanting Corey Patterson back?

You just made Eric Hanna look like a genius. I do not have enough spit in my body to properly express how I feel about that sentiment.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe with those 5 tools he should be fixing cars or something.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

Wait...don't you think he could be effective if he got some private tutoring from Lou?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:18 AM CDT reply actions

hey

He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.

by jesus christos on Jul 30, 2009 12:22 AM CDT reply actions

The fall of Corey Patterson is a shame.

It’s really sad to think true talents like him, Prior, Hill, and Wood (yeah I said it) went from being so promising, to so futile. I don’t blame scouting for this, rather bad luck.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 30, 2009 12:40 AM CDT reply actions

I blame scouting for Patterson

Scouts should have realized that he was too bleeping stupid/stubborn to make any changes to his game. Knee injury or not, Patterson was never going to lay off of the eye-high fastball, and once the league figured that out, his days were numbered.

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Jul 30, 2009 3:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Why is it a shame?

Players flame out all the time. He had talent — but it appears he couldn’t adapt at the MLB level. Maybe he’s just a 4A player.

There’s no shame in that, especially if he did what he could with what now seems to be limited assets.

Rich Hill may be in that same category.

Prior had injury problems, as did Wood. That’s a part of this game

Most players in professional baseball never make the major leagues.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 30, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Um.....?

As a fan of the Cubs, it’s a shame when you see really talented young players in your system fizzle out. Just because it’s “part of the game” you’re not allowed to feel sorry for them? WTF?!

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 30, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, I see your point

but Patterson did make his way to MLB. He was able to play at the highest level. His career may or not be over. He was pretty well compensated. Major league careers can be short. Hopefully, he enjoyed his time, and again — he still may be signed by somebody.

Baseball is a business, so I don’t feel ‘sorry’ for professional athletes unless — their careers are cut short by injury. Even though I have slammed Mark Prior in the past, in that situation – you can make a case of promise unfulfilled. However, he has been paid millions to be unable to pitch, so, that should soften the blow.

But a player who’s career might be over after 4 or 5 years ….that’s just the way it is. I don’t think tears need to be shed.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 30, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

He is probably

one of the most infuriating the Cubs ever had. So much talent but nowhere near the results. Played a decent center field though.

by ChicagoRobb on Jul 30, 2009 1:40 AM CDT reply actions

The Yankees may sign Patterson.

No, really.

Linky

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 30, 2009 7:49 AM CDT reply actions

With Brent Gardner on the DL they are looking for a stopgap to platoon with Melky Cabrera

Brian Cashman is resisting promoting super-prospect Austin Jackson.

Cubs will win 79 to 83 games. Season has been over for weeks. St. Louis will eventually run away with this division. And you can print it. BLou (7/21/09)

by BLou on Jul 30, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions

They'll be really disappointed if they sign Patterson.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 30, 2009 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions

My son, the little Yankee, is not happy.

I just told him and he dismissed Patterson as a “porquería”, which can be loosely translated as “trash”. I’m still laughing at him, though.

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 30, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Wow...

with the amount of talent, not to mention money, the Yankees have, it would be pretty shocking to see them sign a guy who was dropped from the Nationals.

Nothing personal agaisnt Corey, but his career should be laid to rest at this point.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 30, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Why wouldn't they just trade for Felix Pie?

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by daver on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Getting whacked by the Washington Nationals should signify the merciful end of Corey Patterson's checkered major league career

Cubs will win 79 to 83 games. Season has been over for weeks. St. Louis will eventually run away with this division. And you can print it. BLou (7/21/09)

by BLou on Jul 30, 2009 7:52 AM CDT reply actions

See above.

Maybe not.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 30, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions

What would be the point in bringing CPat back????

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill

by lookingdeadred on Jul 30, 2009 8:12 AM CDT reply actions

Because

With Fukudome’s hitting coach making some improvements on Kosuke, we’re down our quota of helicopter swings

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by Worf on Jul 30, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Then we can trade to get EPat back and have the Brothers Patterson playing for us!

The sun will shine in '69

by gaclaudy on Jul 30, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions

I went to look at his numbers

The guy just never understood the value of a walk. Didn’t do it in the minors and certainly not in the majors. Getting Dusty Bakers as his manager didn’t help either.

I remember always thinking how his speed and power were a real nice combo, but it doesn’t work if you are unwilling to ever take a walk.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jul 30, 2009 8:36 AM CDT reply actions

Since Rick Monday in CF

I had to look this up and could not believe it, but since 1977 Corey Patterson has played the most games for the Cubs in CF at 580. That’s embarrassingly amazing!

"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 30, 2009 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

How bad do you have to be to cut by the Nationals?

The sun will shine in '69

by gaclaudy on Jul 30, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

Well, it makes sense I guess.

The Nationals ought to be very good at recognizing failure.

"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.

by Goodie1969 on Jul 30, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

The only positive one could say about Corey Patterson...

…is that his career UZR numbers in centerfield are very, very impressive. In 7,564.1 innings, he’s put up a 40.9/8.7 UZR/UZR 150. But, seeing as how he’ll turn 30 in August, I’m not sure how much longer he’ll be able to sell himself as a defensive replacement.

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by daver on Jul 30, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions

I bet you

Jim Hendry still doesn’t know why Patterson failed.

by Luis on Jul 30, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions

I've used this here before...

but what the heck—I’ll use it again. Really, this is all you ever need to know about Corey:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/407441059_5bc26b64e5_b.jpg

by bison on Jul 30, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions

Micahel Barrett

Is on first base. Good times.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 30, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions

He certainly kept both feet on the ground.

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by daver on Jul 31, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions