Too many hitters?

April 30th, 2008 at 04:30pm Matt Trowbridge

Alfonso Soriano’s return gives the Cubs a pleasant — but perplexing — dilemma. Namely, who do you sit? Reed Johnson (.303, great defense) and Kosuke Fukudome (great everything) have to play in the outfield. And normally weak-hitting infielders Rony Cedeno (.364) and Ryan Theriot (.319) are currently red-hot. That makes it an ideal time to slowly ease Soriano back into the lineup and make sure he’s 100 percent healthy. And if he is, then you probably have to sit do-everything Mark DeRosa (.284). Cedeno may never get this hot again; the Cubs should ride it and play him at second as long as he keeps hitting to make the most of his hot streak.

Entry Filed under: Ronny Cedeno, Soriano