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Of the non-tenders Al listed, I'd like to see us go after Byrnes, Miller, and Spivey. Byrnes is coming off of a bad year last year, but he did a lot of moving around, and at worst, would be a good defensive replacement for Murton in left late in games and a good platoon partner for Jones in right. (Career .293 hitter against lefties.) If we're dead-set on moving Walker, then Spivey would have to be a better option than Neifi for second, and Wade Miller would be worth taking a flyer on as an extra arm in the rotation. Thoughts?
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I'm right with you...
Byrnes, has been discussed elsewhere. I wanted the Cubs to get him last summer before he was dealt to the Rockies.
Miller -- who knows, with his injury history. But he's certainly worth an incentive-laden chance.
by Al on Dec 21, 2005 4:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dumb question but
Last year my brother kept saying throughout the season that he couldnt understand why Walker wasnt given a more prominent offensive role considering his hitting was so far above most of the guys on the team...
by NLBallClub on Dec 21, 2005 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
by Santos L Halper on Dec 21, 2005 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was in regards to...
As to why the Cubs want to trade him so bad, your guess is as good as mine. His fielding misadventures are well documented, as are his troubles hitting with runners in scoring position...but to be fair to Todd, in 2005, he wasn't up with runners in scoring position all that often.
Really, considering the other available options, I wouldn't say that he's a bad choice at 2nd right now.
by Santos L Halper on Dec 21, 2005 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The best choice really.
You know, in football it is often said that the starter will be the person who gives the team the best chance to win on the field.
I think Walker is that guy. I'm not all Nickler-for-Rondell about it or anything, but not sure why it is so important that he is traded. He is a better hitter than basically any of their off-season acquisitions thus far... right?
by NLBallClub on Dec 21, 2005 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't...
Walker is pretty atrocious when it comes to fielding, though. I suppose it all comes down to priorities. Right now, I think the Cubs need more offense than defense from the middle infield, so I tend to concurr that Walker is the best option currently available.
by Santos L Halper on Dec 21, 2005 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dp combo
Generally I think his arm is average (he doesn't get the yips does he?) and he'll make solid plays on the balls he gets to, but again I don't think his range is very good so teams will get that extra hit up the middle (any stats to back that up? I did not see anything about range factor at baseball prospectus).
Granted he only pitches every fifth day, but I'd love to hear Prof. Maddux speak honestly about the defensive qualities of Walker. I wonder if it handcuffs him a bit to have defensive weakness in the middle infield.
by blueisthecolor on Dec 22, 2005 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely Miller
by Will71081 on Dec 22, 2005 8:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rumor has it
they are saying that they are looking for a better defender, but methinks if they've ever even considered Soriano, its Walkers personality they'd like to replace, not his glove.
by tomas21 on Dec 21, 2005 4:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another platoon option
Reggie Sanders. Plus, he has the bonus of possibly tweaking Cardinals fans. Platooning him makes sense. It would keep his legs fresh, and signing him may force him to use Jones less, although it would probably just cost Murton time.
by Whitebacon on Dec 21, 2005 5:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Reggie is looking
by Carlos on Dec 21, 2005 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to him...
by Whitebacon on Dec 21, 2005 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I say
He will be cheap, and unlike Ponson he is at least a pretty good guy and a hard worker. Give him an incentive-laden deal and take a small chance. High potential reward, low risk.
by nickler on Dec 21, 2005 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sure
by mike on Dec 21, 2005 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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