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The Cubs will have an interesting roster move to make if infielder-outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. returns from an elbow injury on Friday.

The Cubs are not ready to announce a decision yet, but chances are good that rookie outfielder Matt Murton, who was hitting .339 after Tuesday's action, could be sent down to Class AAA Iowa.

"We'll see who has options and who doesn't," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said. "Whatever happens, it would be a short period of time before September (when the roster can be expanded to 40 men) is here."

The Cubs are carrying 12 pitchers on the staff and could part with one of them but the way the bullpen has been working, that scenario doesn't seem likely.

Murton is probably the right move. Murton isn't necessary right now, although he has been hitting well. I'd like to see him stick around, but it's a short stint because of Sept 1.