Cubs First Base Options for 2012

[Lex L.]

I've heard Theo would pursue Pujols before Fielder.

Good to know. Something about Fielder makes me nervous.

 

[Rick]

Good to know. Something about Fielder makes me nervous.

His rather large stomach maybe?

 

[Lex L.]

His rather large stomach maybe?

Yeah, more specifically, I think it's a lack of maturity that concerns me. He has talent but I can also see him eating his way out of the league once he gets paid. With Pujols, he might get injured (as with anyone) and he might age, but I think he'll be as dedicated as he's always been.

 

[bleacherbum54]

I could care less about first base we need to focus on pitching first and mainly pitching IMO.

 

[Lex L.]

I could care less about first base we need to focus on pitching first and mainly pitching IMO.

We need pitching but we also need run producers, especially if Ramirez walks. Its OK to talk about signing a 1B. The upgrades available in FA at 1B >>>>>> upgrades at SP.

 

[bleacherbum54]

I dont want pitching only via free agency I want to do what Towers did in ARZ and he rebulit their pen and staff via trade.

But I dont care what our lineup is we could have Pujols and Fielder we wouldn't win with the pitching we had last year.

 

[Lex L.]

I dont want pitching only via free agency I want to do what Towers did in ARZ and he rebulit their pen and staff via trade.

But I dont care what our lineup is we could have Pujols and Fielder we wouldn't win with the pitching we had last year.

OK, fair enough. That makes your comment kind of pointless though.