http://www.bleachernation.com/2010/02/11/welcome-to-the-lead-off-debate-redux/ Chicago Cubs Rumors, News and Commentary Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:11:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.bleachernation.com/2010/02/11/welcome-to-the-lead-off-debate-redux/comment-page-1/#comment-6022 Ace Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:12:39 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=5009#comment-6022 Definitely a consideration, though fortunately both have very patient approaches at the plate. If I remember correctly, they have been the top two on the Cubs in terms of pitches seen per plate appearance (also a very good reason to have them at the top of the order). Definitely a consideration, though fortunately both have very patient approaches at the plate. If I remember correctly, they have been the top two on the Cubs in terms of pitches seen per plate appearance (also a very good reason to have them at the top of the order).

]]> http://www.bleachernation.com/2010/02/11/welcome-to-the-lead-off-debate-redux/comment-page-1/#comment-6017 Mark Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:57:46 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=5009#comment-6017 I agree with your analysis - well said. The only issue might be for the number two hitter who has to adjust to the speed that Theriot brings vs. that of Fukodome. Whoever the number two guy is could get frustrated by having to take extra pitches to give one guy a chance to steal, but having a different approach when the other guy is on base. I agree with your analysis – well said. The only issue might be for the number two hitter who has to adjust to the speed that Theriot brings vs. that of Fukodome. Whoever the number two guy is could get frustrated by having to take extra pitches to give one guy a chance to steal, but having a different approach when the other guy is on base.

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