re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition

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Rather than settle for someone who isn't a great fit, I say we let White Bear compete for the job out of spring training. Dude can mash. Sign Reed Johnson for insurance.

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Between some combo of Reed Johnson, Constanza and Prado/PandaJr, it seems like enough to roll the dice on White Bear (assuming you have faith that Simmons can fill the leadoff role). With the $$ saved, it brings a lot more flexibility mid-season or at the trade deadline if you have to upgrade.

I see it less as trying to fill LF/leadoff and more as trying to replace Chipper's production. We need to hope B McC rebounds in a big way.