I would guess at least a B, but it seems whatever process they use to determine those ratings sometimes produces strange results. I'm not sure if I'd want the Cubs to offer him arbitration, anyway. It wouldn't hurt to have him around for another year or two, I suppose, but not at his current salary level. Given his production it's hard to see an arbiter deciding to give him a paycut, making the decision to offer arbitration a tough one. I'd probably try to get a 1-2 year deal done before the arbitration offer deadline passes. If he agrees to a reasonable deal (say something in the $10-$12 million over two years range) that's great. If not, let him walk. If he likes Chicago, which it seems most players do, I can't see why he wouldn't sign for what you wrote unles.....with the lack of OF free agents out there in 2006 I wonder if Lawton might get an overbid. I'd offer arb because of the lack of OF too.