Where does Hairston fit in?

[Mizzou]

He's arbitration eligible, right? Where do you see Hairston fitting into the plans for next year? Will he be traded? I haven't heard much talk about him at all this offseason, so I just wanted to get some input on JHJR.

[Wheelimus]

He should be our super-sub next year, in fact I would have loved him to play winter-ball at shortstop.

[Mark Priors Calves]

Dusty can't stand him and depending what happens with Furcal/Cedeno/Walker, Hairston is very redundant as an infielder. I wouldn't be entirely shocked if Hairston is the everyday CF next year.

[LoneStarCubFan]

He fits into a comfortable spot in the dugout where he can watch Neifi get all of his playing time. ](*,)

[CubinNY]

at the end of the bench behind Macias and Perez making up really kool nicknames for the bench players.

[frostwyrm]

I can't see Hairston coming back. We don't need him in the infield, and he is not attractive as a backup outfielder. Dusty doesn't like him anyway.

[UK1679666180]

I'd like to see him back, his ideal role is being occupied by Macias (who's ideal role should be the 25th man on a team with the payroll of an Indy League squad).

 

He could get some time at 2B with Walker and get some time showing poor instincts in CF.

[CubbieSouthpaw]

at the end of the bench behind Macias and Perez making up really kool nicknames for the bench players.

 

thats my vote.

[goonys evil twin]

at the end of the bench behind Macias and Perez making up really kool nicknames for the bench players.

 

thats my vote.

 

You want Hairston behind the two worst players on the team?

[CardsFanInChiTown]

I could see the Cards signing him if Gruz gets too expensive.

[stitchface]

I'd like to see him back, his ideal role is being occupied by Macias (who's ideal role should be the 25th man on a team with the payroll of an Indy League squad).

 

He could get some time at 2B with Walker and get some time showing poor instincts in CF.

 

Macias does not have an ideal role on a major league roster. his ideal spot is really with a runner on third, less than two outs, no one on first, and the infield back.

[stitchface]

I could see the Cards signing him if Gruz gets too expensive.

 

He's not a free agent. yet.

[BigbadB]

I'd like to see him back, his ideal role is being occupied by Macias (who's ideal role should be the 25th man on a team with the payroll of an Indy League squad).

 

He could get some time at 2B with Walker and get some time showing poor instincts in CF.

 

Macias does not have an ideal role on a major league roster. his ideal spot is really with a runner on third, less than two outs, no one on first, and the infield back.

 

Macias' ideal spot is sitting in the stands, watching the game.

[stitchface]

not if he's sitting next to me . . . :)

[BigbadB]

not if he's sitting next to me . . . :)

 

How about in front of you, so that you can easily see over him?

[CuseCubFan69]

not if he's sitting next to me . . . :)

 

How about in front of you, so that you can easily see over him?

 

And you can even use his head as a beer holder!

[sethuel1]

not if he's sitting next to me . . . :)

 

How about in front of you, so that you can easily see over him?

 

And you can even use his head as a beer holder!

 

He has a concave head? Wow. Guess I learned something new today

[Mizzou]

We know that Dusty doesn't like Hairston, and with Dusty's stepson Neifi on the team, Hairston probably wont get any time at second. I would think that Hairston has some value in the trading market, but I'm not sure which teams are looking for a second baseman/pinch hitter.

[Backtobanks]

We know that Dusty doesn't like Hairston, and with Dusty's stepson Neifi on the team, Hairston probably wont get any time at second. I would think that Hairston has some value in the trading market, but I'm not sure which teams are looking for a second baseman/pinch hitter.

 

I know Dusty doesn't like him, but I think Hairston has more value on the team than on the trade front. I don't think you'll get very much for him. Assuming we get Pierre and get rid of Patterson, Hairston might be the only guy who could back up CF.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I think the Cubs would be dumb to dump Hairston. He's fine in a utility role. Assuming the Cubs do sign Furcal, Hairston becomes your backup 2B and CF, Neifi becomes the backup SS and 3B. Good outcome. Now the Cubs would still need two reserve OF-ers, one and preferably both should bat LH or switch-hit, one should have some HR power, the other speed and defense. One of the two should be able to play 1B to backup Lee.

 

I can see Adam Greenberg getting one of those spots, and that would be OK. The other, Matt Stairs sure would fill that role ideally, but we won't get him, he gets regular playing time in KC. I've advocated the return of Hee Seop Choi, which would be a terrific get for that 1B/OF LH power bat role on the bench. I'm sure there are other good choices, too.

 

Bottomline for me is that Hairston makes sense, keep him. And NO MACIAS, UNDER ANY CONDITION!!

[E.J.]

I think the Cubs would be dumb to dump Hairston. He's fine in a utility role. Assuming the Cubs do sign Furcal, Hairston becomes your backup 2B and CF, Neifi becomes the backup SS and 3B. Good outcome. Now the Cubs would still need two reserve OF-ers, one and preferably both should bat LH or switch-hit, one should have some HR power, the other speed and defense. One of the two should be able to play 1B to backup Lee.

 

I can see Adam Greenberg getting one of those spots, and that would be OK. The other, Matt Stairs sure would fill that role ideally, but we won't get him, he gets regular playing time in KC. I've advocated the return of Hee Seop Choi, which would be a terrific get for that 1B/OF LH power bat role on the bench. I'm sure there are other good choices, too.

 

Bottomline for me is that Hairston makes sense, keep him. And NO MACIAS, UNDER ANY CONDITION!!

 

Watch us get rid of Hairston and keep Macias because Macias is a switch hitter...

[NorthsideAvenger]

How about:

 

To Boston: Jerry Hairston, Jr...and the remaining hair cream of Nomar.

 

To Chicago: a crate full of Boston baked beans.