Justin Huber finally free!!!

by The Congo Hammer on Mar 26, 2008 5:00 PM EDT

Padres got Justin Huber from the Royals for a PTBNL.

We have been waiting for this for so long, but perhaps it's too late for Huber. He's kind of stagnated after all this time not being given a legitimate chance at a starting job. What do you think the chances are that Huber makes the Royals regret underappreciating him and becomes a productive Major League hitter?

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I'm Confused

Isn't he even more blocked in San Diego? KC had a mix of unimpressive parts at first base, San Diego has Adrian Gonzalez solidly entrenched.

by marcello on Mar 26, 2008 5:08 PM EDT 0 recs

better than KC

At least Huber has a shot at some playing time in San Diego. He was completely buried in KC, and he really should get a shot at some playing time in the majors.

I think his future is playing an OF corner. Gerut and Brian Giles won't be hard to beat out for some playing time in SD. He could get 300 AB if he hits (and I think he will).

I was hoping he would stay in the AL and I could get him cheap at the end of my AL fantasy drafts, but I guess it was not meant to be.

by slackerjack on Mar 26, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

Huber

Should not be considered a first baseman any more.

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

I did not realize he was making the move to the outfield. How's his defense? It can't be that great, and combine that with Petco and that's scary. But I guess the Padres really aren't running much out there defensively anyways.

by marcello on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

defense

Huber's defense is a complete disaster.

He is slow and doesn't get good jumps in the outfield. He's dropped routine fly balls this spring.

It sounds like I'm talking him down but it's really not the case...he's just not good.

I assume Huber will just be a bench bat..

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up 0 recs

Brutal

Haha, so he's really nothing more than a pinch hitter? Sounds like he still won't be getting much of a chance.

by marcello on Mar 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

Shooot

At least he'll have a chance at big league $$$! Seriously, I'll bet he ain't complaining and a bench bat who can hit and play 3 positions (even if not that well) isd a legitamate role on an NL team.

by casejud on Mar 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

$$

Well that is certainly true and I'm happy for him for that. I hope he gets a better shot sometime though.

by marcello on Mar 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

The Giants

really could have used him. I mean, Dan Ortmeier at first base? God, it's going to be a long, cold season by the bay ...

by Flynn Blake on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 PM EDT 0 recs

Absolutely

That makes a hell of a lot of sense.
Too bad too; I'd really like to see Huber get a legitimate shot, or at least 300 ABs.

by marc w on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

Huber

Saw the kid take a ton of rips in the batting cage this Spring, and I came away pretty unimpressed. What I saw suggested that his swing is too long to handle MLB pitching...add to that his defensive (in)ability and "bench bat" seems like the most likely outcome.

Also, FWIW, recall that the Pads now have Scott Hairston in the OF as well, making it least a little tougher for Huber to break into SD's OF.

Formerly Uncle Charlie of Minor League Ball

by Yakker on Mar 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT 0 recs