What are the Cubs going to do about the leadoff hitter?

[Neuby]

I've seen a couple stories now that the Padres are having second thoughts about Brian Giles. If the Cubs could move Jones, would a Giles brothers tandem be desirable? Team OBP would be improved at least, as B. Giles > Jones and M. Giles > Cedeno or Izturis.

 

Let Theriot and Izturis platoon at SS, sign Roberts to a short-term deal (he can play CF, right?), and concentrate on pitching for the rest of the offseason. This lineup would score some runs I think--

 

1. Roberts, 2. M. Giles, 3. B. Giles, 4. Lee, 5. Ramirez, 6. Barrett, 7. Murton, 8. Theriot/Izturis.

 

Not bad and financially do-able.

 

I think I would bat Lee in front of Giles. I no interest in Giles he's falling fast.

[Guest]

sign bonds, then put his obp in the 1 spot.

 

and his slugging 5th.