Consistency Is the Hobgoblin of Small Minds

Phil Rogers then (10 January 2006):

Should Patterson somehow turn in a good season – 25-30 homers isn’t out of the question if the Orioles hit him far below Miguel Tejada, who no longer appears to be available – it would be a huge indictment of Baker and his coaches. But he’s not turning into Lou Brock. He’s too soft for that to happen.

Phil Rogers now (from today’s Tribune):

Will Patterson hit .270 with 30-plus home runs and make Dusty Baker and the Cubs look silly for allowing him to flounder? The potential is there if he ever clears his head.

Which is it, Phil? In less than a month, Patterson has improved sop much that Rogers adds another ten homers to his projection. In less than a month, Patterson has gone from a guy who’s “too soft” to a guy who just needs to “clear his head” (of all the bad advice he’s gotten from Baker and his staff, no doubt).

A prime example of Rogers’ feeble logic (which I like to call “Rogic”). What’s wrong with Corey Patterson? It depends on who Rogers wants to rip that day.

Oh, and never, ever forget – the Chicago Tribune and all its writers are hopelessly biased. For proof, look no further than Phil Rogers.