Lets talk Ryan Theriot

[Guaranteed Loser]

It seems to me that this kid is getting no respect.

His line from 53 games last year is respectable, including 13sb and a 328 avg.

He looks to be the super utility infielder AND outfielder for the Cubs this year, and could see quite a few at bats.

I am not saying he is worth a spot in a 12 team league, but in a deep league or NL only, I think he has value for his position eligibility (should have ss, 2b and OF soon) and for his speed.

I am unable to find anything positive about Theriot on the web (including the Cafe) , and I am basically looking to be convinced that I should pick this kid up as a solid bench player in a 20 team daily changes league.

Any help appreciated.

[Simulacrum]

Agree completely. I took a chance on him in the later rounds of a 15 team league that uses an additional MI position. If he was to play every day or even close he'd be a steal... but he's only seen three at-bats so far this season and one appearance as a pinch-runner.

He had such a great spring too... definitely a guy to keep an eye on.

0/3 with one SB.. better than some of my other players on that team, now that I think about it.

[TheGNUru]

Theriot success makes one wonder why the Cubs went out and signed Mark DeRosa. Ryan looked pretty impressive and wasn't even given a chance to play. Given Lou Pinella's history I think it's only a matter of time before he gets an opportunity. Sweet lou was singing his praises all spring.

[Dawgpound 1613]

He's blocked by DeRosa (whose had one good year in his career) and Izturis for playing time on the infield and there are only 4 OF on the roster (one of whom the injury-prone Floyd) and bats RH (compared to the LH Floyd and Jones) meaning potential starts in the OF against tough LH (already one game as a defensive replacement).

Throw in his batting average improvement since he ditched switch-hitting and his SB potential, and I think you have the makings of another Ryan Freel-type player. He's not there yet, but I'm watching in my mixed leagues due to his SB potential.

[activechamp2006]

I say give the kid another year and he should be a viable fantasy option. Unless the cubbies are totally out of it this season he could see some major time.

Don't you guys love his name?

I bet he's The Riot of the clubhouse

[Guaranteed Loser]

His nickname is actually Theriot the Chariot.

I prefer The Riot myself, but either is pretty damn cool

[AcidRock23]

I agree as well. I can't see why you'd pay one guy a suitcase full of money when you have a young guy who appears to be reasonably likely to put up similar numbers for a shaving kit full of money. I guess that the depth is nice too for a longer haul but it seems a waste to have Theriot sit on his kiester all year.

[brock middlebrook]

I like this kid

I think he has good sb potential and some pop in his bat.

an injury anywhere on the field except P and C could open things up for him.

[Guaranteed Loser]

Came in as a pinch runner for Cliff Floyd, scored on a nice slide to avoid the tag, and walked in his AB.

2 appearances at OF now as defensive replacement for Floyd

[godallahstar]

not a very good hitter,
doubt he'll be an everyday guy.
really not worth much.