Currently we have 5 outfielders:
Pie
Soriano
Jones
Murton
Floyd
Soriano
Jones
Murton
Floyd
For 3 spots. Not to mention:
DeRosa
Theriot
Cedeno
Theriot
Cedeno
All of these guy are taking pre-game flies, just in case.
Lou has indicated that he would like boost the bullpen up with a 12th pitcher (because Wade Miller still has to pitch every 5 days). So, someone has to go.
Soriano pretty much has LF locked up, as long as he stays healthy. After that, things get foggy.
Floyd: Is too old to get send down as far as I know, not to mention Hendry is in love with him. His left-handed bat is valuable as long as he pushes his .261 average up a few points.
Jones: Also might be too old to actually demote to the minors. He's a lefty too, and historically takes a few weeks to get into the...swing...of things. His opposite field power is great when the winds blowing out to left and has the ability to play center if needed.
Murton: In my opinion, the red-head could be the one to go. He hasn't shown that he deserves to start over Cliff, and I'm unsure how he would work out if we needed him in center. He could use some time to get back to form.
Pie: He could go too. His average is low, which begs the question if he's ready for the majors. However, he is a solid asset in CF. The team needs that defense (especially if the pitchers can keep opposing batters in the park).
DeRosa, Theriot, Cedeno: None of these guys really should leave the infield, with the exception of The Riot. He's proved he belongs in the lineup everyday.
In conclusion: We need the extra pitcher. If we don't send down Ward, who's pretty much useless, it should be Murton. But I'm not in charge...
Lou has indicated that he would like boost the bullpen up with a 12th pitcher (because Wade Miller still has to pitch every 5 days). So, someone has to go.
Soriano pretty much has LF locked up, as long as he stays healthy. After that, things get foggy.
Floyd: Is too old to get send down as far as I know, not to mention Hendry is in love with him. His left-handed bat is valuable as long as he pushes his .261 average up a few points.
Jones: Also might be too old to actually demote to the minors. He's a lefty too, and historically takes a few weeks to get into the...swing...of things. His opposite field power is great when the winds blowing out to left and has the ability to play center if needed.
Murton: In my opinion, the red-head could be the one to go. He hasn't shown that he deserves to start over Cliff, and I'm unsure how he would work out if we needed him in center. He could use some time to get back to form.
Pie: He could go too. His average is low, which begs the question if he's ready for the majors. However, he is a solid asset in CF. The team needs that defense (especially if the pitchers can keep opposing batters in the park).
DeRosa, Theriot, Cedeno: None of these guys really should leave the infield, with the exception of The Riot. He's proved he belongs in the lineup everyday.
In conclusion: We need the extra pitcher. If we don't send down Ward, who's pretty much useless, it should be Murton. But I'm not in charge...
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