Hairston ahead of Walker on depth chart....

[JoshiQ]

From Roto:

 

Even though the Cubs failed to sign Rafael Furcal, Todd Walker still might not be in their plans for 2006.

Speaking yesterday, GM Jim Hendry made it sounds as if Jerry Hairston Jr. is ahead of Walker on the depth chart. "Hairston played well in the second half last season," Hendry said. "If we start tomorrow with [Ronny Cedeno, Neifi Perez and Hairston] and do a good job of shoring up the outfield, I'd be OK with that." The Indians are among the teams that could be interested in acquiring Walker. Dec. 5 - 12:39 pm et

 

 

HAIRSTON!?!?! Yay! How long until 2007?

[Andy]

This organization is a joke. Only we would have a 2.5 million player who hit .300, got on base at a .370 clip, hit 15 homers, was a decent fielder, and be trying to do everything we could to get rid of him.

[BigbadB]

More to the point, why on Earth would you deflate Walker's value with comments such as this?

 

Does anyone have anyway to put a positive spin on Hendry's approach to moving Walker?

 

Because, I just don't get it.

[J.R.]

This organization is a joke. Only we would have a 2.5 million player who hit .300, got on base at a .370 clip, hit 15 homers, was a decent fielder, and be trying to do everything we could to get rid of him.

 

Gotta clear room for Neifi, dude. He's got to take his cuts sometime.

 

Todd Walker is infinitely more valuable than Perez. Only Hendry would race to sign the worthless while making the valuable feel unwelcome.

[Stu]

This organization is a joke. Only we would have a 2.5 million player who hit .300, got on base at a .370 clip, hit 15 homers, was a decent fielder, and be trying to do everything we could to get rid of him.

 

Not only that, one who is a left-handed hitter. Why can't Hendry just pencil in Twalk at 2nd and Ronny at SS and address the real needs on this team? It's maddening.

[JC]

More to the point, why on Earth would you deflate Walker's value with comments such as this?

 

More terrific maximization of player value by Mr. Hendry.

[rocket]

I hate Jim Hendry.

[Andy]

I hate Jim Hendry.

Should we start a bandWGN for that?

[CuseCubFan69]

More to the point, why on Earth would you deflate Walker's value with comments such as this?

 

Does anyone have anyway to put a positive spin on Hendry's approach to moving Walker?

 

Because, I just don't get it.

 

Sammy and now Walker....I don't understand either unless Hendry feels like he has to justify these moves for the fans. Just not good business.

[Flames24Rulz]

I hate Jim Hendry.

Should we start a bandWGN for that?

 

yep, put me on board for that bandWGN as well.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

moran

[WrigleyField 22]

I won't call Hendry a moran or anything until after the offseason is complete, but I have a feeling that I once it is over, I will. Prove me wrong please Hendry!

[Roast]

In the words of my Manager:

 

"What kind of ####ing ####off opperation is this anyway!!!!!"

 

Hendry makes me want to draw pictures on my skin with rusty razor blades.

[gerby23]

I hate Jim Hendry.

Should we start a bandWGN for that?

 

yep, put me on board for that bandWGN as well.

I'm there with you guys

[adamb0719]

I hate Jim Hendry.

Should we start a bandWGN for that?

 

yep, put me on board for that bandWGN as well.

I'm there with you guys

 

Got room for one more?

 

I have heard some RIDICULOUS statements by this organization, but that one is a serious contender for the top spot.

[Andy]

The "I Hate Jim Hendry" BandWGN is officially created...

[JoshiQ]

The "I Hate Jim Hendry" BandWGN is officially created...

 

/join

[nilodnayr]

Well I'm surprised no one pointed it out, but when I read that quote the first thing that jumped out to me was that hendry said "Hairston played well in the second half last season". I thought to myself, well it sure didn't seem taht way so I looked up his numbers...

 

Pre ASB

 

276/361/400

 

Post ASB

 

241/303/329

 

His pre ASB stats are right about where I would have expected him to be, which are numbers I can be happy with. But he stunk it up big time the second half. This truly makes you wonder what Hendry uses to evaluate players. I guess he must have missed 2 less signs in the second half or something.

[cubbyvirus00]

Yeah but HOO-BOY, he can sure catch the ball!

[SouthSideRyan]

Well I'm surprised no one pointed it out, but when I read that quote the first thing that jumped out to me was that hendry said "Hairston played well in the second half last season". I thought to myself, well it sure didn't seem taht way so I looked up his numbers...

 

Pre ASB

 

276/361/400

 

Post ASB

 

241/303/329

 

His pre ASB stats are right about where I would have expected him to be, which are numbers I can be happy with. But he stunk it up big time the second half. This truly makes you wonder what Hendry uses to evaluate players. I guess he must have missed 2 less signs in the second half or something.

 

It would seem what qualifies as doing well for this franchise is simply playing a lot. (see: Perez, Neifi, also: savior)

[frostwyrm]

Short of proclaiming "Todd Walker has leprosy", I don't see how Hendry could do more to deflate his value.

[fearthecubs]

Hey, guys, think we could be even more dramatic?

[imb]

Hey, guys, think we could be even more dramatic?

 

probably. good question.

[brinoch]

Maybe Hendry is trying to drive up Hairston's value.

[CuseCubFan69]

Maybe Hendry is trying to drive up Hairston's value.

 

"It's gold Jerry...it's gold!"