Jake Fox is a 26 year old First Baseman/Outfielder for the Cubs AAA affiliate, Iowa. So far this season he has 12 HR and 32 RBIs. What are the Cubs going to do with this guy? Originally Fox was a Catcher, then a 3rd Baseman, then an outfielder, and now a 1st Baseman. Before anyone gets too excited, this guy CAN'T play defense, that is why he's played so many positions in the minors. He can however hit the baseball. Unfortunately he is buried on the roster behind Derrek Lee, Micah Hoffpauir, Alfonso Soriano, Milton Bradley, all of of our outfielders, etc... Plus he is right-handed which means Lou Piniella probably likes him even less. Nevertheless, Fox could hit for the Triple-Crown in AAA, if he gets enough at-bats.
Honestly, the Cubs could probably use his bat on the bench. But due to his lack of fielding ability, this is unlikely. The only way I can see him playing in the majors before September is if Lee or Hoffpauir suffer a serious injury. For now let him get his at-bats in the minors. If he keeps this up, we may be able to include him in a package of players at the trade deadline, say for Jake Peavy or a top of the line set-up man (preferably a lefty). Speaking of which, we should keep an eye on Scott Schoeneweis, he pitched for the D-Backs against us last night. This guy is one of the best lefty specialists in baseball and is tops among lefties in appearances since 2005. If Arizona keeps playing poorly this season, the Cubs should see what it would take to acquire him.
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