Kendrick breakout

[johnsamo]

I think Howie's ready to start rolling. Watched all his ABs last year, and his biggest problem was, he was so good at maiking contact on any pitch, he swung at pitches he shouldn't have. When he learns to lay off pitches and get into hitter counts, he'll be special.

[Cha Train]

Johns, I'm looking at him in the later rounds this year since there's not a whole lot of decent 2B this year (IMO). You think that he'll be batting in the 2 hole this year, or does Soscia have another spot in mind?? IMO, he's got all the tools to be a great 2B, but I really hope he hits higher in the order.
Oh, and if you've got any questions about either of the Chicago teams, I'm your man.

[johnsamo]

Best case scenario, he hits 2nd or maybe 3rd... I think Scioscia's looking at Gary Mathews Jr. leading off, Kendrick hitting 2nd but that really depends on Kendrick. It's his spot to lose. Probably won't know for sure until late in spring training though.