How do we match up with the Twins as a partner?

[TripJ]

I know the Twins are really struggling to get production out of 2B and 3B. They've had tons of injuries at both positions, and Rivas has been brutal at 2B.

 

Hairston Jr. seems like the kind of player that would fit in well there, and obviously he's not doing the Cubs much good on the bench.

 

Would anyone be interested in any of the Soul Patrol or Lew Ford for Hairston and a prospect or two?

[JC]

Hmmm...Twins as partner(s)...

[johnnyba99]

I for one would go for Lew Ford. Not touching Jacque Jones though. If it's Hairston for Ford I'm in.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Would anyone be interested in any of the Soul Patrol or Lew Ford for Hairston and a prospect or two?

 

 

i hear Tim's footsteps coming now.....

[daske17]

What exactly is the "soul patrol?"

[minnesotacubsfan]

What exactly is the "soul patrol?"

 

Twinkies outfield, mainly Hunter + Jones + Ford

[AI]

What exactly is the "soul patrol?"

 

I believe that is a nickname that Jones and Hunter have given themselves.

[TripJ]

Soul Patrol = Stewart/Hunter/Jones, at least according to my Twins fan friend.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Soul Patrol = Stewart/Hunter/Jones, at least according to my Twins fan friend.

 

you are right. i dont know why i was thinking Ford and not Stewart

[EightyTwo]

Ford has been used mostly as a DH this year.

 

He hasn't been bad, but not as good as last year.

 

I'm really kicking myself now for keeping him over Cliff Floyd on one of my fantasy teams. :roll:

[Iceblink]

I know the Twins are really struggling to get production out of 2B and 3B. They've had tons of injuries at both positions, and Rivas has been brutal at 2B.

 

Hairston Jr. seems like the kind of player that would fit in well there, and obviously he's not doing the Cubs much good on the bench.

 

Would anyone be interested in any of the Soul Patrol or Lew Ford for Hairston and a prospect or two?

 

If Dubois is moved - and every trade on the board seems to suggest that - Hairston becomes the primary RH bat on the bench. Could argue that he's that already. I like Jason, but I'd rather have Hairston than Dubois on our bench. Burnitz and Holla aren't great options in center, so Hairston is the backup in CF, as well. Any trade involving him would need to add or move someone to the bench. Also, Ford's numbers aren't appreciably better than Jerry's.

 

Afraid we don't have much major-league ready stuff to offer from 3B.

[goonys evil twin]

I know the Twins are really struggling to get production out of 2B and 3B. They've had tons of injuries at both positions, and Rivas has been brutal at 2B.

 

Hairston Jr. seems like the kind of player that would fit in well there, and obviously he's not doing the Cubs much good on the bench.

 

Would anyone be interested in any of the Soul Patrol or Lew Ford for Hairston and a prospect or two?

 

If Dubois is moved - and every trade on the board seems to suggest that - Hairston becomes the primary RH bat on the bench. Could argue that he's that already. I like Jason, but I'd rather have Hairston than Dubois on our bench. Burnitz and Holla aren't great options in center, so Hairston is the backup in CF, as well. Any trade involving him would need to add or move someone to the bench. Also, Ford's numbers aren't appreciably better than Jerry's.

 

Afraid we don't have much major-league ready stuff to offer from 3B.

 

I think Kelton would be a decent right handed bat off the bench.

[nilodnayr]

Although im a big fan of trading Patterson for a corner bat and moving Hairston to starting CF and leadoff, I realize thats a pipedream under the current regime. I would be quite happy trading Hairston and a pitcher for ford and slotting him into left and leadoff. We could still deal Patterson cor a corner and put Ford in CF as he has logged nearly 500 innings there. Although Ford is struggling a bit this year hes still gonna IsoD 80 points. One thing I never noticed is his road splits are kinda nasty.

[CubsWin]

I know the Twins are really struggling to get production out of 2B and 3B. They've had tons of injuries at both positions, and Rivas has been brutal at 2B.

 

Hairston Jr. seems like the kind of player that would fit in well there, and obviously he's not doing the Cubs much good on the bench.

 

Would anyone be interested in any of the Soul Patrol or Lew Ford for Hairston and a prospect or two?

 

If Dubois is moved - and every trade on the board seems to suggest that - Hairston becomes the primary RH bat on the bench. Could argue that he's that already. I like Jason, but I'd rather have Hairston than Dubois on our bench. Burnitz and Holla aren't great options in center, so Hairston is the backup in CF, as well. Any trade involving him would need to add or move someone to the bench. Also, Ford's numbers aren't appreciably better than Jerry's.

 

Afraid we don't have much major-league ready stuff to offer from 3B.

 

I think Kelton would be a decent right handed bat off the bench.

And what gives you that idea? Is it his .321 OBP in AAA? Or his .427 SLG? And those are his best numbers ever at this high of a level.

 

I sure hope you were kidding...