Showing posts with label Jeff Kent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeff Kent. Show all posts
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Labels: Adam Dunn, Andruw Jones, Chin-Lung Hu, Cincinnati Reds, Delwyn Young, Disabled-List, Jeff Kent, Juan Pierre, Rafael Furcal
Labels: Adam Dunn, Andruw Jones, Chin-Lung Hu, Cincinnati Reds, Delwyn Young, Disabled-List, Jeff Kent, Juan Pierre, Rafael Furcal
There is a rumor circulating around Los Angeles that the Dodgers may trade Juan Pierre, Chin-Lung Hu and cash for Reds' slugger, Adam Dunn. This rumor has not yet been confirmed by either of the organizations. However, this potential trade would hurt the Dodgers' organization.
Although Adam Dunn has sensational power, evident in his 18 HRs and 44 RBIs in 2008 thus far, he cannot hit for contact. His current .221 average has been hurting the Reds' organization. Since Dodgers fans have been dissatisfied with Andruw Jones' .165 batting-average in 2008, they will probably become angered if Adam Dunn struggles at the plate to hit for contact in a Dodgers' uniform. He's not the full package of power and contact.
The Dodgers cannot afford to lose outfielder, Juan Pierre. Although Pierre has been the subject of criticism in the 2008 Regular Season thus far, his spectacular 34 SBs has been quite beneficial to the Dodgers' offense. He may also serve as a permanent lead-off man until Rafael Furcal fully restores his abilities. After he comes off of the Disabled-List, it is suspected that he will still need some additional time to adjust back to Major League Baseball.
Chin-Lung Hu may not be the future of the Dodgers' organization at second-base. But he is a solid infielder with a bright career ahead of him. Los Angeles may need his duties in the future if one of their middle-infielders hits the Disabled-List or if Delwyn Young, their probable player to succeed Jeff Kent at second-base, struggles. Hu is insurance.
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Labels: 2008 Regular Season, 40-year-old, Cleveland Indians, Health Status, Jeff Kent, Long-Term Solution, Los Angeles Dodgers, Retirement, Second-base
Labels: 2008 Regular Season, 40-year-old, Cleveland Indians, Health Status, Jeff Kent, Long-Term Solution, Los Angeles Dodgers, Retirement, Second-base
Despite the Dodgers' 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians, Jeff Kent had a decent game. The 40-year-old veteran made contact for a pair of doubles and RBIs. He has been having a sensational season considering his current age and health status. However, the Dodgers must begin looking for a long-term solution at second-base because Kent will probably retire at the close of the 2008 Regular Season.
Update: Is the answer Delwyn Young? I think so. To read more about my opinion on Delwyn Young, please read an extensive article on my other blog, naming "Delwyn Young: The Successor."
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