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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
Grichuck?  you don't see any issues? Maybe you dont when your pitchers are making him look like a fool in the batters box. He's not even an average player. $9 million a year for a player who sucks? The players have nothing to bitch about in the next CBA talks.  |
Sure, Grichuk has 'issues' but he most assuredly does not suck. The Cardinals soured their fans on him by spending every waking moment focusing on where he struggles rather than what he does well.
He's a massively powerful hitter who can play all 3 OF positions credibly (and both corners well) who provides speed on the bases and plus baserunning. He's a 2-3 win player with 4 win upside when healthy. There are far worse players making far more money, 2 of whom are presently playing corner OF for the Cardinals.
That's a pretty fair deal for both parties.