Nixon in 2007??

[Cubzfan64]

No, not Otis and not even Richard!!!

 

I'm wondering what the potential might be for Trot Nixon to sign with the Cubs in 2007 as a free agent if he doesn't re-sign with Boston.

 

On the plus side:

1. He does a decent job of getting on base.

2. He has enough pop in his bat to generate 15-25 HR's per year.

3. He's a good defensive OF.

 

On the minus side:

1. He doesn't hit well against lefties

2. He has a bad habit of going on the DL each year for something or other

3. He's 32/33 and is making $7-8 mil this year.

 

I wouldn't do it if he demands too much $, but if there's a shot we can get him at a reasonable price, I could see him in LF or RF (if we were to move Jones during this season).

 

I don't know - it's just a thought - it keeps my mind off this awful awful season.

[BigbadB]

I have zero interest in Trot Nixon, and I'm not sure that Jones to Nixon would actually be an upgrade when you consider health.

[Big Fergie J]

I like Trot Nixon but he is not the answer to any of the various Cubs problem areas. Edited June 25, 2006 by Big Fergie J

[RynoRules]

Actually sports a good career OBP, but not much of a slugger, and he's 32 this year. No thanks.

[Backtobanks]

No, not Otis and not even Richard!!!

 

I'm wondering what the potential might be for Trot Nixon to sign with the Cubs in 2007 as a free agent if he doesn't re-sign with Boston.

 

On the plus side:

1. He does a decent job of getting on base.

2. He has enough pop in his bat to generate 15-25 HR's per year.

3. He's a good defensive OF.

 

On the minus side:

1. He doesn't hit well against lefties

2. He has a bad habit of going on the DL each year for something or other

3. He's 32/33 and is making $7-8 mil this year.

I wouldn't do it if he demands too much $, but if there's a shot we can get him at a reasonable price, I could see him in LF or RF (if we were to move Jones during this season).

 

I don't know - it's just a thought - it keeps my mind off this awful awful season.

 

The bolded part sounds perfect for the Cubs.

[CuseCubFan69]

The Cubs need a LF in Hendry's eyes and that's were either Jones or Nixon would go while the other plays right. It would be just another perfect Cub move.

[Cubzfan64]

Yah, you all are right - I guess I'm just so disgusted with this season that I'm grasping