Cubs get something for Hairston

[TheHurl]

For those saying that we can't get anything for Bonifacio, the Cubs traded Scott Hairston and his $2.5M contract next year (with a .232 OBP) for Ivan Pineyro. While on the surface the Nats 22nd prospect doesn't seem like much return but he's a 21 year old that got off to a late start out of the DR. Throws 94 and while he doesn't have secondary stuff he can easily be a future spot starter or a middle reliever. His Velocity has improved each of the last two years and he doesn't need to get added to the 40 man for 2 more years. This is exactly the kind of deal the Jays should be looking for Bonifacio and sets the market higher for Rajai.

[digiblader]

Remember, the Cubs are paying some of the contract--unlike those cheap-a** Marlins and Jeffrey Loria.

[Abomination]

I would be more focused on moving Izturis.

 

That was my general thought as well, but honestly I think it would be better to keep both him and Boni. Get rid of DeRosa and get either a true 3rd baseman (moving Lawrie to 2nd) or a true 2nd baseman. Boni (regardless of his struggles) and Izzy are actually pretty damn good bench options.