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To me, this is the closest battle and will be the hardest decision. Who will be the Cubs 5th OF come Apr 1st? Will it be Reed Johnson or Fernando Perez? I say it will be the hardest decsion because both are having miserable springs, but both guys bring different assets to the Cubs.
Reed Johnson brings a veteran presence, an all out player, club house guy and won't have an attitude with not a lot of playing time.
Fernando Perez brings speed, age, will play all out to stay with the club and can bat leadoff.
They both play excellent defense and could be the late inning substitution for Alfonso Soriano. I actually do see that happening.
I would like Fernando Perez to make the team as the 5th OF because he does bring speed and the Cubs are desperate for speed. He can be a pinch runner to maybe steal runs late in games. He reminds me of Joey Gathright, but I think he'll be better because the Gathright signing did not work out at all.
However, I expect Reed Johnson to make the team because he is a veteran and the Cubs know how he is in the club house. As he was once a Cub before.
Hopefully, the Cubs will be able to keep Perez in the minors. In case, Reed Johnson suffers an injury. In recent years he has so Perez will be a nice back-up plan. I believe Perez is out of options and will have to clear waivers, to be sent to the minors. I'm not sure if a team will pick him up but I wouldn't be surprise.
So...who do you think will earn the 5th OF?
Chi City Cubs: Who will win the 5th OF spot?
Thoughts?