I don't doubt Bryant being above average @3 rd base in time...he's not a butcher now .

His biggest asset is speed..dude can fly, he's the fastest guy on the team n he's got a strong arm..we need a center fielder ..Fowler is gone after this year.

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Our best defensive player in 2003 cost us a trip to the WS. You are reaching to find things wrong with Theo's picks and it is embarrassing.

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If you don't doubt he is going to be above average at 3B, then why the fuck do you want to move him to CF? Because he is fast? You do know it takes more then speed to play CF?

Nope just speed, he will just run around in circles.

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What's embarrassing is the Cub fan's endless supply of hope.

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I will take our hope over your dopes on the South Side. Admit it JORR, you would be excited if the White Sox had the roster the Cubs have put together. Minor leagues included. We still have 5 100 top prospects in our minor league system.

Why wouldn't we have hope. Cubs have a solid major league YOUNG roster, good minor league players that you can bring up to fill in for injuries or trade. Increased revenue streams and holding a wild card spot.

You two dopes gotta read more closely ...


Fastest guy on the team
Strong Arm
He's 6'5"


We need a C.F.
We have an abundance of infielders



Why WOULDN'T ya move him.

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Come on man, what the hell does being 6'5" have to do with a damn thing? I didn't know you had to be basketball height to be a centerfielder.

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I believe (gotta say it like I mean it) that outfield defense is more than a little overrated.

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Long legs, arms, wingspan ...he can fly, n has strong arm ..hes not a moron ike pussy armed Eation thowing to the wrong bag or missibg his cut off man..the guy is built like c.f. .

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I disagree. Look at McCuthchen the other day cutting off a double and nailing Russell at home.

He could've half assed it like Fowler did against the Rockies last week. Instead he busted ass and saved a run.

Or just look at the Royals past two years. If it's not a line drive then its caught.

I love the pirates outfield ..but San Fran and St Louis don't have gold Glovers like Pittsburgh.. N that's who ya want to be.

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don't misunderstand me...I'm not saying outfield defense isn't nice to have. And Fowler is quite a good CF. But I don't think it's a necessity if you can put three big thumpers in the lineup and hide them there.

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So in your world Kevin White would be a good CF. Call J.Fox since he isn't using him.

After you watch Khris Davis play enough games in Left Field for the Brewers, I assure you your mind would change.

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which of those three are you comparing Davis to? And I've said it for years, CF is easier to play than LF and RF.

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I wouldn't compare Davis to anybody, he is totally an incompetent outfielder.

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Easier to get a good read on the ball yeah..but lot more ground to cover. Bryant would thrive there.


Davis sucks at the plate n left field...bad example.

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This is false. Fowler is a below average CF. He has turned outs into doubles and doubles into triples.

And as Hawg would like me to mention...metrics and analytics support this over the years.

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I believe Almora will be the next big piece of the puzzle. Not sure he will be ready to take over CF next season. But if not, I would think in 2017. He can play a great CF now, has good speed, a good arm. Just needs to hit a bit more and that is coming along.

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He has struggled big time. Might be one they missed on. Still young though.

With the bat, yes. But he's up to around .250 now and climbing. Another year or so. I do not believe they missed on him at all. He was drafted out of high school. His makeup is outstanding. A guy who will work and develop. not worried about him. Plus, with all the plus hitters, he will not be a guy who they lean on for huge offensive numbers. If we get them, great. but if he hits .260-.270 and plays a great CF and takes enough walks to have a good OBP....he can be another piece.

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The Rangers will probably non-tender Leonys Martin after this season. Would like to see Theo pick him up, a superb defensive CF who can chase down flyballs between whoever is bumbling around in LF and RF, and can swipe a base.

Still only 27.

http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2015 ... -to-click/


Suddenly Almora is hitting .317 in his last 10 games with 7 walks (.417 OBP) vs. just 3 Ks. He's now hitting .253 overall and has his OBP over .300 for the first time in recent memory at .305. In general, it has been a good second half for Almora, who has hit ..275/.350/.451 in just over 100 PAs with just under a 10% walk rate and an .800 OPS...is it finally clicking for him? It is easy to forget he is still just 21, two years younger than the average age in this league.

That's a good argument for the greatness of Keon Barnum too!

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Albert Almora has been HOT since the start of this thread. Thank you. 5 game multi-hit streak. Great defensive plays.

Post All Star Game:

26 Games, .296/.375/.480 for a .855 OPS.

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