Chris Duncan projections

[Griff83]

would like to hear from a Cards fan how much playing time they see Duncan getting this year and what kind of numbers do they think he will put up?

[mizzoupacers]

We don't even have three good outfielders, let alone four, so there's no reason why Duncan shouldn't play every day. But I don't think La Russa quite trusts him yet, plus Tony loves to play the bench guys.

Still, I'm going to guess that Duncan gets at least 450 at bats (if he stays injury-free). 25 home runs, .265 batting average. He's a pretty decent young power hitter, but the pitchers are going to adjust to him this season, and I don't think he will adjust to their adjustments without going through some struggles first.

[bballpacen]

I love Duncan, and hopes that he gets plenty of cuts this season. I think that if he does, then he could have a decent season. .265 sounds about right, but I would say 20 HRs.