tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post4823274335343569630..comments2023-10-24T09:33:05.264-05:00Comments on Hot Stove Cubbies: Some Spring Training News.cubsfan82http://www.blogger.com/profile/08133613771257793472noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-20725986222994666512009-02-20T07:55:00.000-06:002009-02-20T07:55:00.000-06:0090% of the role is left-handed pinch hitter. Figu...90% of the role is left-handed pinch hitter. Figure out who fills the 90% portion of the job the best and don't worry so much about the 10%. <BR/><BR/>If Hoffpauir can hit, let him be the guy and don't over-think it. The pinch-hitting is the most valuable part of the equation.<BR/><BR/>Miles can play SS, 2nd, & 3rd.<BR/><BR/>If you have an injury, a minor league infielder is always only one day away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-79771111936826485582009-02-20T05:04:00.000-06:002009-02-20T05:04:00.000-06:00Gathright can play all 3 OFs so can Johnson and Fu...Gathright can play all 3 OFs so can Johnson and Fukudome. If you take Hoffpauir out you have no pop off the bench. Also gaths 6 years in the majors (78SB) that's 13 per year. He maybe fast, but he can't steal. Cubs have a lot of pitching so i think there will be another trade, but Gath has to go before Hoff.Nick I Cub Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566720387061284952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-57288246621830777902009-02-19T20:21:00.000-06:002009-02-19T20:21:00.000-06:00I don't think I've seen many lefty throwing 3rd ba...I don't think I've seen many lefty throwing 3rd basemen.... I don't get why you are so high on a guy (Gathright) who Kansas City didn't want. I would much rather see Hoffpauir than Gathright on the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-71798609096854558752009-02-19T19:52:00.000-06:002009-02-19T19:52:00.000-06:00He could carry Hoff and Joey if Miles backs-up 3rd...He could carry Hoff and Joey if Miles backs-up 3rd, SS, and 2B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-55334337274126320252009-02-19T19:41:00.000-06:002009-02-19T19:41:00.000-06:00Im having a chat on my blod tomorrow at 6 central ...Im having a chat on my blod tomorrow at 6 central of all Chicago sports. Hope you be there.waldo7239117https://www.blogger.com/profile/16206824754426944559noreply@blogger.com