Alfonso Soriano was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday after straining his calf after fielding a routine fly ball with a hop. I know it’s silly and unnecessary but if it helps him concentrate I’m fine with it. It doesn’t affect his defense and doesn’t prevent him from gunning runners out. (He’s thrown out 21 runners as a Cub)
What’s funny is that Lou Pinella moved Soriano into the No. 2 spot in the lineup to help save the left fielder’s legs. But the move screwed up his swing (or mind) and the experiment lasted just two games. Back in the leadoff spot, Soriano was starting to find his swing. Then he strains his calf. My head hurts trying to figure this one out.
But the most interesting part is that the Cubs called up a middle infielder (Eric Patterson) from triple A to replace a power-hitting left fielder. What does this mean for Matt Murton? Does this spell the end for Murton and the Cubs?
I say trade him. Who needs a slow corner outfielder with average power. There are rumors the Rays are interested but the Cubs are asking too much. The Cubs have a lot of good, quality players in the pipeline. Trade him for a few more prospects and add to a growing stockpile. This will give he Cubs leverage to make a better deal in the future when a glaring hole opens up or a better player hits the market.
What are your thoughts on Murton? Trade him or keep him?
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Trade him! and Soriano, the Cubs are better off.
I personally liked Murton, but i think it had more to do with his red hair than with his baseball abitities.
I meant abilities.