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Bryan LaHair | First Baseman

Team: International Player
Age / DOB:  (30) / 11/5/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 240
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Bryan LaHair's two-year deal with the Softbank Hawks is for $4.7 million.
It was originally reported as a $4.5 million deal. Heyman says the Hawks are also calling other big leaguers. Thu, Nov 29, 2012 01:07:00 PM
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

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Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair has agreed to a contract with the Softbank Hawks of the Japanese Pacific League.

The deal will pay him a total of $4.5 million over the next two seasons. It's a nice score for LaHair, who was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier this week and would have made close to the league minimum had he remained in the major leagues. The 30-year-old first baseman posted a .259/.334/.450 slash line in 2012.
Source: Associated Press
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 10:33:00 AM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

According to Sanspo.com, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League are close to an agreement with Bryan LaHair.

LaHair was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, but it was reported that the club was trying to find an opportunity for him in Japan. Former Cubs Matt Murton, Bobby Scales and Micah Hoffpauir have also played in Japan in recent seasons.
Source: NPB Tracker on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 11:49:00 AM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Cubs designated 1B/OF Bryan LaHair for assignment.

The 2012 All-Star fell apart at the seams following a hot start to the season and was firmly planted on the bench for most of the second half. The Cubs are currently trying to find an opportunity for him in Japan.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 07:26:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair homered in the second and singled in the winning run in the ninth as the Cubs edged the Astros 5-4 on Wednesday.

The Cubs salvaged the finale and sent the Astros to their franchise record 107th loss (they lost 106 games last year). LaHair hit his 18th homer today in his first start since Sept. 20 and just his third in a month. He'll likely be traded this winter. An AL team could use him as a platoon first baseman or DH.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 05:34:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Cubs manager Dale Sveum hopes Bryan LaHair will play winter ball again this offseason.

An All-Star this year, LaHair has received just 90 at-bats in the second half and is hitting an ugly .207/.275/.310 since May 16. "For his sake, I think he needs to play winter ball again and get the at-bats he's missed out on and be ready for spring training like he was this year," Sveum said. LaHair might be a trade candidate this winter, as Sveum added that it "goes unsaid" that playing time will be hard to come by for him again in 2013.
Source: Cubs.mlb.com
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 08:53:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair will be used as a bench player moving forward.

LaHair was already pushed to right field following the call-up of Anthony Rizzo, but he's bench-bound now that Brett Jackson is up in the big leagues. "It’s obviously frustrating. I’m not happy about it," said LaHair, who was named to the National League All-Star team last month. But I’m not going to hold my head down or stop working or do anything like that. I’m just going to stay ready and prepare for the next opportunity I get." LaHair started out red-hot this season, but he's batting just .203 with four home runs, a .578 OPS and a 70/17 K/BB ratio over 194 plate appearances since May 16. He should have been discarded in most mixed leagues already.
Related: Brett Jackson
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 11:07:00 AM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair went 2-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Both hits were singles. LaHair hasn't exactly fallen off the face of the earth since his hot start, but has homered just four times in 37 games since June 1. He's hitting .248 in that timespan. If he's dealt before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, it will likely be for spare parts, and to bolster someone's bench.
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 06:05:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs "will listen" for trade offers on Bryan LaHair.

LaHair is cost-controlled for the next several seasons and has been quite productive here in 2012, so the Cubs aren't necessarily going to be rushing him out the door. The 29-year-old is batting .293/.371/.536 with 14 home runs and 12 doubles through 70 games.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Thu, Jul 5, 2012 10:17:00 AM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Braves.

LaHair's fourth-inning blast off of Randall Delgado was his 14th of the season, but first in 12 games. LaHair is hitting .263 since June 1, and has homered four times in 25 games.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 10:43:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair had a solid day at the plate Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Braves.

LaHair smacked an RBI single to right in the second inning, plating Starlin Castro for his 29th RBI of the season. With the recent injury to Joey Votto, the first-time All-Star may be pressed into the starting lineup in the Midsummer Classic. While LaHair has tailed off a bit in the past month, he's still hitting .288 with 13 homers on the year.
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 11:12:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Dodgers have scouted Bryan LaHair.

LaHair has faded a bit since a red-hot start and can't hit left-handed pitching, but he would still be an upgrade over what the Dodgers have at first base. The Cubs would surely be willing to listen to offers, as Anthony Rizzo has already bumped LaHair to right field.
Related: Dodgers
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 09:43:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets.

LaHair is taking a seat against left-hander Jon Niese. Jeff Baker will make the start in right field.
Related: Jeff Baker
Source: Chicago Tribune
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 11:41:00 AM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair is starting in right field Monday against the White Sox.

This would seem to indicate that the Cubs are preparing LaHair for the arrival of prospect first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Steve Clevenger is making the start at first base Monday while Tony Campana plays left field and David DeJesus starts in center field. Alfonso Soriano is serving as the DH.
Related: Alfonso Soriano, Tony Campana, Steve Clevenger
Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 06:33:00 PM
Bryan LaHair - 1B - Player

Bryan LaHair is not in the Cubs' starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Brewers.

It's just a routine day off for LaHair. Jeff Baker will play first base and bat fifth at Milwaukee's Miller Park.
Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 11:00:00 AM

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LF1Fred Lewis