What in the hell Lou? You want Soriano batting 2nd?
If you listen to Friday’s Cubs game, don’t be suprised when you hear Ryan Theriot batting in the lead off spot, Alfonso Soriano batting second, and Kosuke Fukudome batting in the fifth spot. Â That is Piniella’s new genious idea out of Cubs Spring Training.
Ok, I do agree that it would be wise to give Soriano a little bit of rest and not expect him to steal 20 bases out of the leadoff spot etc.  But to put Theriot in the #1 spot is just plain stupid if you ask me. I still think Fukudome is more of #2 hitter as well.
If the Cubs ever get the trade worked out for Brian Roberts, I could see Roberts batting #1 followed by Fukudome, and then Soriano in the #5 spot. Â I think that would be a good lineup, but that won’t happen unless the trade for Roberts happens.
What do you all think? Is Lou being crazy or do you think this would be a good idea?
yea it is kinda stupid but we will have 2 wait and see how it goes out.
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