What to Think?

Many of you have, by now, seen the article in today's Tribune.

Corey Patterson had a meteoric rise to the major leagues, earning a September call-up in 2000 after only one season in Class A and one season in Double-A.

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Cubs center-field prospect Felix Pie (pronounced p-AY) appears to be on the same fast track at Double-A West Tenn. Pie's manager, Bobby Dickerson, told reporters this week he wouldn't be surprised to see Pie in a Cubs uniform later this season.

Now, in general, I'd see an article like this as priming the pump for a Patterson exit. Given that the source is the Jaxx's manager, I'm not so sure.

But the general rule with the Cubs is that they leak their intentions well in advance so that the fan base isn't surprised by moves. Perhaps this is more a signal to Pie to be ready? He's back in a mini-slump again.

Stay tuned.