http://www.sbnation.com/users/apierce Posts made by apierce on SB Nation http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2008/4/4/389711/ankiel-in-center apierce Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:56:03 -0000 <p>Anyone else&nbsp;perplexed that Rick is patrolling CF every day so far?&nbsp; I understand he can handle the position admirably (what a stud), but what about Colby?&nbsp; The guy is going to take over at some point soon and then be there for several years.&nbsp; Rick will move over to RF at that point.&nbsp; Why isn't Rick over in RF now, getting comfortable?</p> <p>Skip can play a solid CF.&nbsp; Dunc/Lud are fine in LF.&nbsp; Barton spelling whomever whenever.&nbsp; This seems more stable, for what that's worth.</p> <p>Finally, Rick's solid play in CF is earning him a LOT of money when his FA time comes around. &nbsp;Solid CFs with serious power are a rare breed.&nbsp; As a FA, I can definitely see him getting an offer from someone in need (dare I say NYY?&nbsp; They prefer memorable CFs and, well, Melky...) that we may not&nbsp;match.&nbsp;</p>