Hairston ahead of Walker on depth chart....

[MPrior]

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

 

probably. good question.

 

This made me laugh.

[MPrior]

Also - and I am also a Walker supporter, so don't take this the wrong way - but Walker didn't put up a .370 OBP. It was .355, which is right around what you expect from him. Still quite good - way better than what to expect from Hairston, for example, but it wasn't .370. That's all.

[abuck1220]

if hendry trades walker now, it wouldn't be in keeping w/ his 'trade guys at their lowest point' philosophy. he's just trying to drag walker's value down a bit for consistency's sake.

[mlarner]

Who does he think he is fooling? Last season, I don't think they ever went more than 2 weeks without ripping Hairston in the press for missing a signal, failing to put down a bunt, etc. So, last season you can't stand him but now...oh wait, I forgot he's really fast. He can't get on base like our other option (Walker) but if he ever did, Woo Boy watch out!

 

Im sure it will come out at some point, but I really want to know what Walker did to piss Hendry off.

[nilodnayr]

Also - and I am also a Walker supporter, so don't take this the wrong way - but Walker didn't put up a .370 OBP. It was .355, which is right around what you expect from him. Still quite good - way better than what to expect from Hairston, for example, but it wasn't .370. That's all.

 

Way better than what to expect from Hairston?

 

The same Hairston that had an OBP of 353 in 2003, 378 in 2004, and 361 in the first half of 2005?

[Andy]

Also - and I am also a Walker supporter, so don't take this the wrong way - but Walker didn't put up a .370 OBP. It was .355, which is right around what you expect from him. Still quite good - way better than what to expect from Hairston, for example, but it wasn't .370. That's all.

 

Way better than what to expect from Hairston?

 

The same Hairston that had an OBP of 353 in 2003, 378 in 2004, and 361 in the first half of 2005?

MPrior was taking into account the automatic drop in skills that comes every time a player signs with the Cubs.

[stitchface]

Also - and I am also a Walker supporter, so don't take this the wrong way - but Walker didn't put up a .370 OBP. It was .355, which is right around what you expect from him. Still quite good - way better than what to expect from Hairston, for example, but it wasn't .370. That's all.

 

Way better than what to expect from Hairston?

 

The same Hairston that had an OBP of 353 in 2003, 378 in 2004, and 361 in the first half of 2005?

MPrior was taking into account the automatic drop in skills that comes every time a player signs with the Cubs.

 

you mean like lee, ramirez, sosa, etc.? hell, even neifi got better.

[nilodnayr]

Also - and I am also a Walker supporter, so don't take this the wrong way - but Walker didn't put up a .370 OBP. It was .355, which is right around what you expect from him. Still quite good - way better than what to expect from Hairston, for example, but it wasn't .370. That's all.

 

Way better than what to expect from Hairston?

 

The same Hairston that had an OBP of 353 in 2003, 378 in 2004, and 361 in the first half of 2005?

MPrior was taking into account the automatic drop in skills that comes every time a player signs with the Cubs.

 

Ohh, it must have taken half a year to go into effect for JHJR.