Job Security

A talkbacker noted that, perhaps, Korey is trying to get his release from the Cubs (being unable to catch flyballs to center because you can't unplug your feet from the turf is a good way to prove that). Well, one way to keep your job is to play for Dusty Baker:

Corey Patterson's poor baserunning in Friday's game drew the ire of Baker, who said he spoke to his center fielder about getting doubled off first base on a routine fly to left field. Baker still isn't sure what Patterson was thinking.

"He knew where the ball was," Baker said. "He's had a couple of things the last four to five days where he's got to be more alert."

Patterson even failed to return to touch second after passing the base on the fly, which would have resulted in an out if he hadn't been doubled up and the Rockies appealed the play. Baker agreed that Patterson, considered a five-tool player coming out of high school, needs an "overhaul of [his] total game," including hitting, baserunning and getting good jumps on balls in center field. - Dusty Baker

So, what do you do with a guy that is unfocused and needs a complete overhaul of his game?

You start him today.

Then again, I guess when the GM gives you a doofus like Matt Lawton, what choice do you have?