2010 BCB Community Projections: Xavier Nady

by Al Yellon on Feb 28, 2010 8:00 AM CST in Community Projections

Xavier Nady wasn't with the Yankees very long -- the photo here was taken during spring training 2009. He got hurt and played only seven games in a New York uniform during the regular season last year and had his second Tommy John surgery.

He may not be 100% at the beginning of the season, though supposedly the recovery from the surgery affects only his throwing, not his hitting. If he has to start the year on the DL, Chad Tracy or Kevin Millar may take his place on the roster temporarily.

He is only one year removed from a 25 HR, 97 RBI, .305/.357/.510 season combined between the Pirates and Yankees in 2008, by far the best year of his career. Nady is 31 and at the very least, should be a good platoon partner for Kosuke Fukudome in right field, and perhaps back up Alfonso Soriano in left.

How will he do this year? Post your projection in the form after the jump.

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No matter what, he'll be the "X" factor for the Cubs...

…perhaps I should say ONE OF the “X” factors for the Cubs…

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Feb 28, 2010 8:21 AM CST reply actions

I have a feeling that Nady will be

Hendry’s most important acquisition this offseason.

I’m not expecting numbers like his career year in 2008, but the flexibility and lineup presence he brings will at the very least be a large improvement over last year’s outfield situation.

"There's more to life than profits...like, you know, slurpees and stuff." ~Randy Marsh

by Goodie1969 on Feb 28, 2010 9:27 AM CST reply actions

I have to agree with Goodie

Nady IMO could contribute highly to the Cubs . I liked this signing . As said before , Nady can be an awesome platoon player with Fuku . Coming off the bench Nady should be exciting to watch afterall Nady is capable of hitting 25 homeruns .

by CUBFANINAZ on Feb 28, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions

I'm thinking that Nady

has the capability to be the most productive bench player or best experienced bench player the Cub’s have had within the past decade.

by alabamacubbie on Feb 28, 2010 11:03 AM CST reply actions

Fukudome...

I can’t believe that Hendry paid $40 million (!!) for a “platoon” player. Let Kosuke be an everyday player again. He can learn to hit lefties. Thoughts?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Feb 28, 2010 12:29 PM CST reply actions

$$$ shouldn't be the deciding factor here.

If you were Lou Piniella, would you believe that you should trot out a player everyday just because he is paid that much? Regardless of his performance?

Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.

by Ryno Runner on Feb 28, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

If Fukudome’s performance can overall be better if he platoons, why wouldn’t you?

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 28, 2010 12:36 PM CST up reply actions

Hey, does anybody remember when the results will be posted?

Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.

by Ryno Runner on Feb 28, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions

Right

I think the ones that are over a week old should be posted. I am anxious to see how objective our fan base can be about our starters!

by MrShowtime on Feb 28, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions

I'm going to post all the results in one post after everything is finished....

… which it will be on Wednesday. So figure a few days after that.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 28, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

Hey...

We trot out Soriano everyday in spite of his crappy fielding and streaky hitting. But then again, he is getting paid $18 million a year. Why not make him a platoon player?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Feb 28, 2010 3:53 PM CST up reply actions

That's a good point also..

I’m guessing everyone considers Soriano a franchise player, and not Fukudome. Nady will still split time with Soriano at left, but more times with Fukudome. Its going to depend on the pitcher, lefty or righty, and players health.

by alabamacubbie on Feb 28, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

Apples and oranges

Soriano when healthy and right hits anyone and everyone, Fukudome never hits lefties.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 2, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

Rather have Nady

Platooning with Fuku and batting against lefties . Kosuke just can’t hit lefties and also Nady has some power .

by CUBFANINAZ on Feb 28, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

Someone did some bad scouting on Fukudome...

..giving him a huge contract and THEN finding out he can’t hit lefties.

I still ask: why not platoon Soriano??

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Feb 28, 2010 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

Because his platoon splits are near even?

.828 versus .863

by madcow256 on Mar 1, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

blou

is that you?

by jesus christos on Feb 28, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

The Cubs do not have the luxury

of hoping Fukudome will learn to hit lefties. His contract cannot be changed, so the smart thing is to use him as effectively as possible, and that means sitting him down when the other team starts a lefty.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 2, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

I can't post Shots from my iPhone...

…but FanGraphs has a new iPhone application. Every baseball argument at a bar will be mine for the victory!!

Dan

PS – It’s $3. Don’t be cheap.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Feb 28, 2010 1:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Well if I had an iPhone, I would buy that in a heartbeat.

Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.

by Ryno Runner on Feb 28, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions

how do we know Millar will even make the roster?

Will Nady’s deficits give him the nod?

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Feb 28, 2010 5:22 PM CST reply actions

Might start on the DL

I think the Cubs want to mix and match a little more. It always is wise to keep a guy facing a rehab from surgery out of the really cold games at the beginning of the year. I think they want to see if Millar has anything in the tank.
As far as Fukudome, I am hoping for continued improvement. I think he improved last year, over the year before. He faced a lot coming to the US. And, some of you seem to forget that there were plenty of other teams bidding for Fukudome, as opposed to some of the players Hendry bid against himself for.

by Nibbles on Feb 28, 2010 9:13 PM CST reply actions

I predict...

…Nady will be a “key” offensive player for the Cubs this year.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 1, 2010 11:07 AM CST reply actions

What's great about 2010 season

If everyone plays to their potential this year, they have a lineup that I believe can similarly match their 2008 season. However, this lineup can just easily be at 2009 levels…

by ak123 on Mar 1, 2010 3:49 PM CST reply actions