Were/are the Cubs looking at Graffanino?

[swordsman]

According to the Sun Times today they are or at least were.

 

As for speculation that the Cubs are interested in pursuing a trade for Boston Red Sox infielder Tony Graffanino, sources say the Cubs like Graffanino, but there have been no recent talks about a deal and nothing is imminent.

 

The Cubs, however, might be willing to consider a second base/shortstop trade during spring training.

 

What I can't tell is is this starting a rumor or squashing one?

[E.J.]

What would be the point to that? We'd be better off just keeping Walker.

[rocket]

if there's one thing we need, it's more second basemen.

[CubbieSouthpaw]

Not that the Cubs need one. But hasn't Graffanino played all the infield positions?

I agree with Willis, I'd rather just keep Walker.

[Balsa]

What about a trade of Neifi for Graffanino?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

lets trade some prospects for Graffanino. you can never have too much depth. Edited February 2, 2006 by Meat&PotatoesMan

[Mark Priors Calves]

Maybe the Cubs should utilize a short centerfield position like softball. That's a way to solve the glut of middle infielders.

[Drew Doughty]

Maybe the Cubs should utilize a short centerfield position like softball. That's a way to solve the glut of middle infielders.

 

Good ol' rover position. That would be a good position for neifi. Designated fielder.

[Warren Brusstar]

Yeah, I was just thinking this morning about how much the Cubs really need another second baseman.

[UK1679666180]

They only way I think he'd be a possibility at this stage would be if Walker was traded and Hairston was the starting 2B. They'd need a RH'ed bat off the bench who could become a utility infielder as well as spot start.

[CubDad4Ever]

Good call UK, its a possiblity given the continuing conflicting verbage being leaked about Walker in the press. God Bless and thanks Coach L