This is a discussion on Padres@Dodgers 9/11/07-9/13/07 within the San Diego Padres forum at Strike 3 Forums; Originally Posted by FmrFresnan I kept hearing, he sucks on defense, he sucks on defense.......

HollywoodLeo · **Re: Padres@Dodgers 9/11/07-9/13/07 -** 09-15-2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by FmrFresnan

I kept hearing, he sucks on defense, he sucks on defense....I'd love it if XX would ask Sandy or KT that question.

As long as they ask the 8 other GMs who passed on him as well first, including Billy Beane.

padrefanforever · **Re: Padres@Dodgers 9/11/07-9/13/07 -** 09-16-2007, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by FmrFresnan

I know this may not be the right post to ask this question, but can someone tell me why the Padres didn't give Jack Cust a shot? There were some questions about his defense, but in 349 innings combined in right and left field, he's made just 3 errors. I'm not saying "what if", but every time I look at his numbers, I wonder why we decided to go with Jose Cruz Jr and Terrmell Sledge at the start of the season.

K rate should shed some light on the subject