Tyler Colvin - Cubs Youth Starting To Shine

Tyler Colvin was one of the few bright spots from the Cubs disappointing 2010 season. In less than 400 at bats, Colvin belted 20 home runs. While his batting average wasn't very impressive (.254), he gave the Cubs some much needed power from the left side. Colvin just came to the ball park expecting to play, even though he was certain when and where.

The Chicago Cubs signed Carlos Pena to play first base, so once again Tyler Colvin's role is still somewhat in the air. If Colvin can continue to show some power from the left side, that would give the Cubs two power bats from the left side, which is something the Cubs haven't had in a long time. This would give the Cubs the option of having left and right handed hitting power hitters in the middle of the lineup.


Kosuke Fukudome days in Chicago appear to be numbered. The Cubs are wanting Colvin to get 4-500 at bats so Fukudome may be the odd man out in the outfield. With Soriano in left, and Marlon Byrd in center field Fukudome may be the super sub in the outfield.

2011 seems to be a transitional year, but don't count the Cubs out before the season begins. They have some aging vets, but they all have the potential to return to form and put up the numbers that they are capable of. With Tyler Colvin entering his second full season in Major League Baseball, the Cubs hope for further improvement.

If Tyler Colvin, and Starlin Castro continue to provide some youth infusion to an otherwise veteran lineup, they should be able to surprise some teams in the NL central. Cub fans continue to wait patiently until the day it all comes together. It is nice to see some youth coming up through the Cubs farm system that is really starting to contribute on the Major League level.

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