The Cubs first overall pick in the MLB draft is shaping up to be a potent offensive weapon for the Northsiders so far this spring. Tyler Colvin is leading the Majors in Spring Training in hits with 22 and is fourth in batting average with a .440. Manager Lou Piniella is contemplating keeping Colvin on the roster given that he will get to start a few games a week. Certainly, Colvin's stats indicate he can contribute to the Cubs offense, but I'm just not sure if there is room for him in the outfield. They are already extremely deep out there and have two players with long term contracts out there in Soriano and Fukudome. With the off-season acquisitions of Marlon Byrd and Xavier Nady, it's not looking too good for Tyler now. If I'm Lou, I give him a chance to play a middle infielder spot. Either way, it looks like Colvin is still going to be a Minor Leaguer for Opening Day come April.
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Go Cubs Go
I hope he replaces Fuk-U-DO-ME, kosuke is a solid fielder but 12 million a year for a .260 hitter really grinds my gears
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