Replacing Pujols offensively and defensively will probably be Chris Duncan, who will be a huge step down in both areas. Duncan was expected to continue hitting longballs this season, but failed to do so and was demoted to AAA Memphis to try and find his swing. But he's struggled there, too, with a .160/.300/.240 line in seven games. He's going to have to find that stroke quickly, or he'll suffer along with the Redbirds. And he's merely an adequate defender at first, while Pujols is a Gold Glover.
