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When�Tyler Colvin came up for the Chicago Cubs he showed a great deal of promise during his 2010 rookie season.� He smacked 20 homers in sporadic duty and showed the versatility to play all over the outfield.� The future seemed bright for the young Cub as he entered the 2011 season at just 25 and fully recovered from last year?s horrific lung injury.� Unfortunately, things haven?t gone well for Colvin so far this season.� As I type, he?s hitting just .121 in 64 plate appearances.� Aside from a game winning hit a few weeks ago, his impact has been minimal.
With Fukudome starring as the world?s highest paid singles slapper and�Marlon Byrd and Soriano locked up long term, there still isn?t a regular spot in the lineup for Colvin.� Mike Quade has struggled to set a consistent lineup, and the constant shuffling of the deck hasn?t solved the club?s offensive woes.� He has even started infielder Jeff Baker in right field against ...
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/time_for_cubs_to_send_colvin_to_minors/4727003
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