With Milton Bradley out of the picture, are the Cubs planning on going after Scott Podsednik?
I think it’s a good gamble considering he had a good year this past season, and he would bring a leadoff hitter plus speed, which Lou Piniella wants. — Alex P., St. Louis Park, Minn. When Podsednik is healthy, he can be really good offensively, as he was with the White Sox for most of 2009. But the Sox, looking to upgrade defensively, chose to go in a different direction and sign Juan Pierre. That should tell you something. Podsednik is a classic leadoff man, providing speed at the top of the order and the ability to steal bases. He also played more left than center. The next Cubs center fielder doesn’t have to be the leadoff man. Free agent Marlon Byrd, whom the club is considering, would fit in the fifth spot of the order. Ultimately, it may depend on which player fits better on the payroll.
