Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Great Chris Duncan Debate

THE WATERCOOLER

QUESTION: The Cardinals return three starting outfielders in All-Star Ryan Ludwick, .300-hitting leadoff batter Skip Schumaker and 20-homer center fielder Rick Ankiel. And that doesn’t even include super-prospect Colby Rasmus. But what about Chris Duncan, who — before injuries set in — hit .273 with 43 home runs and 113 RBIs in 655 at-bats in 2006-07? Appearing healthy again at spring training following two surgeries, manager Tony La Russa says Duncan holds an edge in the crowded outfield due to his big league production. Do you see Duncan as an everyday outfielder over the others, or do you think he’s better utilized as a situational hitter or, perhaps, someday as a DH?

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