Most ideal #5 hitter on the Cubs roster?

[TrueBlueCubFan]

Assuming Lee is #3 & Ramirez is #4, who do you think is the best candidate on the Cubs roster to insert in the #5 hole?

[Andy]

I voted Todd Walker.

 

I don't really know why.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Walker or Jones against RHP(Walker is probably better overall, but he's better fit for other spots)

 

Barrett against LHP

[AR-Baseball-Fan]

I voted Walker but wasn't completely satisfied with any of the choices.

[Balsa]

I think Barrett would rake. Clear choice for me.

[stitchface]

you should change the title to least objectionable #5 hitter.

[CuseCubFan69]

This question makes me feel uncomfortable. I think Jones would be a decent 6 but not a 5. The same with Walker.

[Derwood]

Barrett. Why Dusty wastes him in the #8 spot is beyond absurd. He had the most RBI among NL catchers for most of last year, imagine how many more he'd have batting 5th?

[Guest]

I voted for Barrett as Walker is probably best suited to hitting in the #2 spot.

[rawaction]

I voted for Murton.

[Omar]

Any of Jones, Murton, Barrett, and Walker can hit #5... and any can hit #2... and any can hit #7... Just a matter of who. I'm assuming all of this this will get tested and settled in Spring Training.

[KillTheGoat]

I say Murton.

[series65cubsfan]

I would say Murton too but I much prefer him in the 2nd hole. So I will go with Barrett