Choiceless Padres likely to start Gerut in left

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Rosenthal's Latest: Reed, Aardsma, Cueto
Published 3/19/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Rumor king Ken Rosenthal has the latest at FOXSports.com. Looks like the Padres will give near-regular playing time to Jody Gerut, at least until Jim Edmonds returns.  If Gerut performs, Kevin Towers may be able to stop his outfielder search.  Still, Rosenthal notes the Padres' interest in Seattle's Jeremy Reed.  Reed ...

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Gerut a Go?
Published 3/21/2008 by ryan at Friar Forum
FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Jody Gerut is likely to get the starting nod in left field should Jim Edmonds not be available on Opening Day. Additionally, the article suggests that Gerut may be platooning with Scott Hairston should Edmonds be return to the lineup. Rosenthal goes on to link Seattle Mariner Jeremy Reed as a candidate to roam Petco's spacious center field, if needed. This would mean that Chase Headley is headed to Portland to hone his defensive skills in left field, despite doing as much as anyone could possibly expect to push his bat into the lineup. The cautious road is probably the best bet for Chase. One has to wonder if Bud Black would be as tolerant of ...