Wednesday, June 29, 2005

The X Man Cometh?

Last week, I wrote of my frustration with Padres manager Bruce Bochy's infrequent use of talented young OF Xavier Nady. As a result of injuries to 1B Phil Nevin and CF Dave Roberts, Bochy has been forced to play X since then.

The result? Last night ended a streak of four consecutive games in which the X Man homered. But since my post, Nady has played some inspired ball: .316 batting average, 5 runs, a triple, 4 homers and 9 RBI. Not a bad week's work. Now, the Padres are starting to consider the possibility that maybe Nady needs to play more once everyone gets healthy. Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union Tribune reports that Bochy and GM Kevin Towers are at loggerheads over whether to stick with Sean Burroughs who has 13 RBI on the season or make a move to Nady who has 9 RBI in the last week. Granted, there is defense to be considered, but since Nady was a 3B in college is the drop-off so significant? Since Burroughs is left-handed and Nady is a righty, wouldn't a platoon make some sense?

Chicago editorial board, Padres manager. What's the difference?

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