Indians looking at Walker Texas Ranger...

[Providence A's]

According to sportsline:

The Indians are among the teams believed to be interested in Cubs second baseman Todd Walker, a left-handed hitter who is batting .303 and has played in both leagues, says the Chicago Sun-Times.

He would probably make a decent addition.

[realmofotalk]

Nice title, lol, but can this Walker lay a smooth kick across two faces?

[Providence A's]

I dunno, but I do enjoy the Conan bit when they pull the lever...

[realmofotalk]

The kick was an awesome clip.

[guybrush77]

As long as we didnt give up much for him I dont mind, but if we would have to give up a lot, it isnt worth it. Belliard has been playing fairly well this year, and if we really need to, we could call up Phillips.

[browntown653]

You can't get a second baseman when you already have Ronnie Belliard. Lunacy.

[Providence A's]

Today sportsline said it looks very likely that the Indians will get Walker from the Cu-hubs.

Walker is a left-handed hitter and Belliard bats right-handed...it gives them more depth and flexibility. Walker has a higher OPS, too (.826 vs. .751)

Here are their other hitting stats

[realmofotalk]

Looks like the Cu-hubs are giving up on their season.

[love_that_reefer]

Belliard better get most of the playing time. Walker is nowehere near the defender that Ronnie is.

[guybrush77]

Stu-pid. We better not be giving them anything.

[Providence A's]

looks like you gave up nothing as the trade didn't go down

[redsrbetter]

Good to see this trade didn't go down. It just didn't look good for the Indians with the already mentioned Belliard. Phillips would be a better option IMO as well. I think this was more of the Cubs wanting to move Walker, then it was the Indians wanting him.