Had not realized extent of this, but Zobrist has total of ONE homer in 256 PAs swinging from right side last two seasons combined.
Seems like his power has disappeared from the right side. So, think if he’s going to get significant starts in the OF in 2019, has to be against righties—-and that perhaps means that if Cubs bring in a OF bat, it should be a righty bat. One reason I liked McCutchen here but that’s off the table now.
For me, the guy to deal is Happ. Five years of control, so figures to be attractive to rebuilding clubs. Have followed him since Cape Cod League, but wonder how he can correct all the swings-and-misses on pitches inside the strike zone.
Probably easier to find a corner righty bat than a CF bat to replace Happ—-and perhaps that means much more of Heyward in CF.
Average OPS of CFers typically 30-35 points lower than RFers, so Heyward’s bat plays better there. Maybe just have to sacrifice some defense.