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posted by pepe frias vote down flag
dugoutcentral.com - 5/12/2008
Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents
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Great article on a topic that I totally agree with. Every time I've seen the Cubs this year, they've had the Fonze batting lead off. How many walks does this guy get a year? Like 12?
5 Comments
  • Fred9964 Fred9964
    +2
    It's true.  He is not a model lead-off hitter, but he also puts up his best numbers from the lead-off spot.  He hits the most hrs, steals the most bases, hits for the highest average, gets the most rbi's.  The leadoff spot is where he produces best.
    Posted 5/12/2008 respond (flag)
  • BrianDaubach7 BrianDaubach7
    +2
    It doesn't matter.  They need a decent lead-off hitter.  A guy who gets on base and actually sets up the offense.  I'd rather have Fukudome there than Soriano.
    Posted 5/12/2008 respond (flag)
  • DaveKingman DaveKingman
    +2
    The Cubs should have pulled the Pie/Gallagher for Brian Roberts deal. That would have given them a legitimate leadoff hitter, and then they could have had both Soriano and Fukudome in the middle of the line-up.
    Posted 5/12/2008 respond (flag)
  • fastbreakblog fastbreakblog
    +1
    Ricky says Ricky doesn't like Soriano in the leadoff spot.
    Posted 5/14/2008 respond (flag)
  • noonzy noonzy
    +1
    Soriano is losing his speed anyway. He should be batting sixth, behind Lee and Fukudome.
    Posted 5/15/2008 respond (flag)
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