Who will win the 5th OF spot?

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I don't even think that is too good. Also, they like him for his D... which completely suck now or is not good. He was pathetic last year.

Coming from someone who caught throughout high school, he's still a fantastic defensive catcher. He's better than Soto. Hell, he's on about the same level as Yadier Molina. He does everything to keep balls in the dirt in front of him and I don't have the stats/ proof for this, but I think he's better at throwing out base stealers than Soto is.

With that being said, Hill can't hit. Which as long as you're in the NL is a pretty significant aspect of the game. If he could even draw a few more walks, I'd be open to keeping him as the back up. But since the backup catcher starts about 40 games a year, simply because the starter needs a rest every now and then, that's 40 games a year that we can just subtract one or two base runners that Soto would equate to.

Al Yellon, the guy who writes the BleedCubbieBlue blog, look him up, he's a great writer, mentioned in one of his last articles that the Cubs should thank him for his dedication, release him, and then offer him a coaching job, which I think is a fantastic idea. He's obviously not going to be a hitting coach, but would be able to help Castillo and Ramirez, I'm sure.

 

[waldo7239117]

Hill as good 2 years ago but suck in every aspect last year. That's what I think and observe. It seemed like he's in a big decline. Just give it to Castillo, it's not hard.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

Hill as good 2 years ago but suck in every aspect last year. That's what I think and observe. It seemed like he's in a big decline. Just give it to Castillo, it's not hard.

Well you said that his defense sucks. I was just saying that it doesn't. No one is going to argue that Hill can't hit. Castillo definitely should get the backup position based upon what he's been able to do in Spring Training so far.

 

[waldo7239117]

Well you said that his defense sucks. I was just saying that it doesn't. No one is going to argue that Hill can't hit. Castillo definitely should get the backup position based upon what he's been able to do in Spring Training so far.

Castillo isn't a bad defender.. And he can throw out baserunners. The Cubs don't want him to be the back-up because he can't call games. Even though he rarely played and showed a small sample.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

Castillo isn't a bad defender.. And he can throw out baserunners. The Cubs don't want him to be the back-up because he can't call games. Even though he rarely played and showed a small sample.

It's like I'm talking to a Chia Pet...

I never said that Castillo is a bad defender. I've never actually seen him catch, I'm simply saying that Hill is a fantastic defensive catcher.

And the only way that Castillo is going to get comfortable with the pitchers and the pitchers comfortable with him is to actually catch in game.

 

[waldo7239117]

I'm trying to tell you too.. that I don't think Hill is that good. He's good and better than Soto. That does not mean that's really too good. However, Soto did improve. Hill can block balls in the dirt and call a good game. But can't hit, and had trouble throwing baserunners out last year.

I'm just sayin' Castillo is the better option because he CAN hit, has a cannon of a arm and is not a bad defender. I just want him to play more, to see if he can call a good game.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I'm trying to tell you too.. that I don't think Hill is that good. He's good and better than Soto. That does not mean that's really too good. However, Soto did improve. Hill can block balls in the dirt and call a good game. But can't hit, and had trouble throwing baserunners out last year.

I'm just sayin' Castillo is the better option because he CAN hit, has a cannon of a arm and is not a bad defender. I just want him to play more, to see if he can call a good game.

I'm done trying to figure out what you mean about Hill, Soto, and Castillo. It's giving me a head ache.

 

[waldo7239117]

I make it better in your last post:

Pros:
Hill: Can block ball dirt and call games.
Soto: Can hit and get on base.
Castillo: Can hit (from what we have seen so far) and is a good defender.

Neutral:
Hill: Sometimes can throw baserunners out.
Soto: Some games has a good defense game, then he doesn't.
Castillo: Can throw out baserunners. That's off and on.

Cons:
Hill: Can't hit.
Soto: Throwing out baserunners
Castillo: Calling a game (for now until he plays more).

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I make it better in your last post:

Pros:
Hill: Can block ball dirt and call games.
Soto: Can hit and get on base.
Castillo: Can hit (from what we have seen so far) and is a good defender.

Neutral:
Hill: Sometimes can throw baserunners out.
Soto: Some games has a good defense game, then he doesn't.
Castillo: Can throw out baserunners. That's off and on.

Cons:
Hill: Can't hit.
Soto: Throwing out baserunners
Castillo: Calling a game (for now until he plays more).

Yes. Okay, I apologize for freaking out on you, haha.

 

[poodski]

I would love to have Fuld as our 5th OF.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I would love to have Fuld as our 5th OF.

Wasn't he traded in the Garza deal though?

 

[waldo7239117]

Wasn't he traded in the Garza deal though?

Yes he was.. For some reason, I have a Fuld-Perez comparison.. Same age, can run, play good D, will hit about the same, etc.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I like Fuld because he hustled all the time. His faceplant into the fence at Dodger's stadium comes to mind, for sure.

 

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[poodski]

I like Fuld because he hustled all the time. His faceplant into the fence at Dodger's stadium comes to mind, for sure.

And he knew how to take a walk.

I'll miss him but glad he might finally get a chance to play.

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

And he knew how to take a walk.

I'll miss him but glad he might finally get a chance to play.

Yeah, as will I.

 

[Jntg4]

I missed ReJo, now we have him back. Maybe we'll get Fuld back for you some day.