Rotoman: I’m bummin’ at second base. Would you take Hairston or Grudzulanik?
First of all, you can’t take someone whose name you can’t spell. So, before this becomes a proper question repeat after me: G-r-u-d-z-i-e-l-a-n-e-k.
Last year Grudz earned $9 while Hairston earned $11. Hairston’s edge comes from his steals, 29 of them to be exact. The only reason the edge isn’t bigger is because his batting average stunk.
I’m no fan of these guys either, but if forced to choose I’d take Hairston, because if he raises his AVG to .270 he’ll be waaaay more valuable.
Not that I’m saying that’s going to happen.