Geovany Soto could be the key intangible to a Cub victory over the D-backs. Soto was minor league player of the year this past summer and has been a complete bonus at their weakest position.
The catcher position has been a complete disaster on the field and off for the Cubs this year. We had the poor defense of Barrett, the buffoonery of Koyie Hill and the other minor leaguer who was so forgettable i've forgotten his name. Then we had the pick up of washed up Jason Kendall who can protect the plate, but has thrown out only 5 of 57 runners.
Against the hard running Dbacks, Kendall will be a complete liability. He has also been very weak at the plate in Sept.
In comes Soto. He can protect the plate, throw out runners and hit for power. He also has been the hottest cub in September based on plate appearances. His only downside is that he is a rook. Let's hope Lou had the courage to start Soto, he may be the key.
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