Boo Edmonds
I can only imagine what Cubs’ fans must be thinking. After years of being flipped off and tortured, centerfielder Jim Edmonds is now a member of the Chicago Cubs where he will likely platoon in centerfield with Reed Johnson. While it would be easy to simply cheer for the man wearing the uniform of your favorite team.
When the Chicago White Sox signed Albert Belle, I remember being happy because we got a real talented player. Sure, he was a jackass, but all indications were he was still a dynamic hitter who could possibly put the Sox over the top. He didn’t play horribly, but he wasn’t the world beater. Because of his crappy attitude and a decrease in production, this led to Belle becoming a Balitmore Oriole within three years.
The Chicago Bulls once signed John Starks, but that doesn’t really count since it was the end of his career. This is actually what I liken the Edmonds signing to. Anyone who thinks Edmonds is gonna be the Jim Edmonds of the late 90s and early 2000s is kidding themselves. Cubs fans should hope that he platoons well by playing good solid defense and getting hits when the team needs it. And I don’t care what Edmonds does even in the regular season, if Edmonds manages to catch that fountain of youth in the playoffs in time to help them win a championship, they will erect a statue for him and completely forget he was ever a Cardinal. Want a prior example? Harry Carey.
Personally, I think the Cubs are better off with Reed Johnson and Feliz Pie playing center, but we’ll see whether this move is one that sends the Cubs over the top or not.
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I like the contrarian viewpoint, Jerome, but you are missing the point about Edmonds. No clear-thinking Cubs fan believes he is the same player of the late 90’s and early part of the century. He provides another left handed bat in a right handed heavy lineup who can get the ball in centerfield and has a bunch of playoff experience. That’s it. And how can you compare his signing with that of Albert Belle? Belle was in his prime with the Sox signed him. I’m all about opposing viewpoints, which is what sports is all about, but you’ve got to bring more than just a side dish to the debate. Where’s the meat, Jerome?
Comment by Jon Kerr on May 22, 2008