I'm enjoying watching Walker at 1B.

[A New Era]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

[CuseCubFan69]

I hear he may be the next Lou Gehrig. So far he's doing a nice job at first but he stretches too early for the ball at times.

[Wilson A2000]

Tough day for him yesterday. Wasn't he robbed on three straight AB's?

[badger1679666666]

Tough day for him yesterday. Wasn't he robbed on three straight AB's?

 

Yep. Plus an Error.

 

But he also walked in that pivotal 8th inning rally.

[Wilson A2000]

Tough day for him yesterday. Wasn't he robbed on three straight AB's?

 

Yep. Plus an Error.

 

But he also walked in that pivotal 8th inning rally.

 

How stinking lucky are the Cubs for not trading him in ST. He is leading the league in hitting. Without Walker the Cubs would be in serious trouble right now.

[Soul]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

 

I love Walker. Other than the bullpen acquisitions, I'd say the non-trade of Walker was our most successful offseason move.

 

I think over time you will see a few more fielding problems, though. Removing a gold-glover has to have an effect eventually.

[A New Era]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

 

I love Walker. Other than the bullpen acquisitions, I'd say the non-trade of Walker was our most successful offseason move.

 

I think over time you will see a few more fielding problems, though. Removing a gold-glover has to have an effect eventually.

 

He'll have a few, but it will be nowhere near some people were suggesting. Plus, his bat makes up for any defensive shortcomings. Even more so at 1B than 2B, because less range is needed. .

[NorthsideAvenger]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

 

I DON'T enjoy watching Walker at first. He is about as gracefully as Todd Hundley in the outfield. And the only reason why he looks good defensively, is because the INF is making a strong effort, to make a strong solid throws (I know, I know, they should do that with Lee at first, but they also know Lee will bail them out). INF has to be "pretty" with their throws, wait until one of those guys have to make a "hurried throw." It would be pretty. I still prefer Walker at 2B, and getting a LEGIT guy who can play 1st.

[A New Era]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

 

I DON'T enjoy watching Walker at first. He is about as gracefully as Todd Hundley in the outfield. And the only reason why he looks good defensively, is because the INF is making a strong effort, to make a strong solid throws (I know, I know, they should do that with Lee at first, but they also know Lee will bail them out). INF has to be "pretty" with their throws, wait until one of those guys have to make a "hurried throw." It would be pretty. I still prefer Walker at 2B, and getting a LEGIT guy who can play 1st.

 

And I don't prefer to get a "legit" guy. You sound like me the first couple of days after the incident, I panicked. Now I feel more comfortable. You either pay HUGE for a guy who is great offensively AND defensively or you get a guy who is great defensively but puts up HORRID numbers offensively. Walker has been pretty good at 1B and he has come off the bag a couple of times to save a bad throw. Ofcourse the throws haven't been horrible yet. But sheesh how much hating can you do on a guy who's leading the lead in offense!!?

[snoodmonger]

He's doing a good job so far. Where's all these errors Ronny and Ramirez were supposed to have now that Dlee isn't there to "save" their errors?

 

Also, now that we need offense, it's nice to see that Walker pretty much gets to play every day. When you think about it, Walker makes a good 1B. Great offense but not so much range defensively. He's the perfect backup and he's been coming through for us so far at 1B.

 

I love Walker. Other than the bullpen acquisitions, I'd say the non-trade of Walker was our most successful offseason move.

 

I think over time you will see a few more fielding problems, though. Removing a gold-glover has to have an effect eventually.

 

He'll have a few, but it will be nowhere near some people were suggesting. Plus, his bat makes up for any defensive shortcomings. Even more so at 1B than 2B, because less range is needed. .

 

I disagree. The reason his O makes up ofr his D at 2nd is that he outproduces the majority of 2bmen around the league. not so at 1B, where his numbers wouldn't suffice over the course of a season.

 

If he were a full time firstbaseman, he'd have to be better w/ the glove to be of real value, a la Mark Grace.

 

That said, I haven't had any problems with him so far at first. I'd stil rather see him play second and move Mabry to first if we're not going to make a deal. (Or move hairston to 2nd and keep walk at first. Basically keep Neifi out as a starter.)

[packiowa]

In last night's game, Lee probably would have held the bag on Ronny's wide throw off the low feed from Neifi.

 

Also, I agree with the above poster who stated that Walker has been stretching too early on some throws.

 

So far, Walker has played a solid 1B. Ronny has been making perfect throws when he has time, and Rammy (who I was most worried about after losing D-Lee) has made good throws, but IMO Walker has done well.

[A New Era]

If he were a full time firstbaseman, he'd have to be better w/ the glove to be of real value, a la Mark Grace.

 

That said, I haven't had any problems with him so far at first. I'd stil rather see him play second and move Mabry to first if we're not going to make a deal. (Or move hairston to 2nd and keep walk at first. Basically keep Neifi out as a starter.)

 

I'm not all of a sudden saying he's a great 1B. Remember he's only substituting, he's been good as far as just helping us win games while Lee is gone. I don't want him to become a 1B. :)

 

I'd prefer your second scenerio. I want TWalk at 1B and JHjr at 2B. I want to give Hairston some major palying time at 2B to see if he can recapture any of his 2002-2003 offense. He said he feels great and is ready to contribute. Now's his chance to prove it. I just don't think Mabry is going to put up very good #'s at 1B. I think the combo of Walk and Jerr will give us better offense than the combo of Mabry and Walk. And we need as much "O" as we can get.

[soccer10k]

If he were a full time firstbaseman, he'd have to be better w/ the glove to be of real value, a la Mark Grace.

 

That said, I haven't had any problems with him so far at first. I'd stil rather see him play second and move Mabry to first if we're not going to make a deal. (Or move hairston to 2nd and keep walk at first. Basically keep Neifi out as a starter.)

 

I'm not all of a sudden saying he's a great 1B. Remember he's only substituting, he's been good as far as just helping us win games while Lee is gone. I don't want him to become a 1B. :)

 

I'd prefer your second scenerio. I want TWalk at 1B and JHjr at 2B. I want to give Hairston some major palying time at 2B to see if he can recapture any of his 2002-2003 offense. He said he feels great and is ready to contribute. Now's his chance to prove it. I just don't think Mabry is going to put up very good #'s at 1B. I think the combo of Walk and Jerr will give us better offense than the combo of Mabry and Walk. And we need as much "O" as we can get.

 

Walker isn't great at 1B but we will be able to survive with him there.