Through 8 picks, no team had taken a player ranked under 9th according to Baseball America’s rankings. The Cubs then picked the 18th ranked Javier Baez. (click the link below to read more)
Baez matched up with fellow Puerto Rican native and Florida prep shortstop Francisco Lindor in February in the season’s most heavily scouted high school game, with as many as 100 scouts on hand. Baez and Lindor have more contrasts than similarities, though. Where Lindor is smooth and lauded for his makeup, Baez is explosive and scouts generally pan his makeup. He lives with his high school coach (who is also his legal guardian), though his mother remains in the picture. His bat is too good to ignore, though, and offensively he has few peers in this year’s draft. He has the fastest bat in the draft, and while he has a dead-pull approach at times, he has the bat speed to let balls get deep in the zone. Baez has plus raw power as well, which may serve him well if he has to move to third base. He has the defensive tools to stay at short until he outgrows it, as at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, he doesn’t have much range to spare. He has plenty of arm for either position. His tools fit the catcher profile, but his makeup does not. He plays with energy, but it’s not always positive, and he turns off some scouts with emotional outbursts and an off-field demeanor some describe as aloof. He’s committed to Jacksonville.
mlb.com ranked Baez 16th.
While the college bat scene is relatively thin, there are some very intriguing high school position players available. Baez is certainly one of them, and his name seemed to be moving up boards as the Draft approached. Fellow Floridian Francisco Lindor will likely go off the board first, but Baez may not be that far behind. That’s largely because of his bat. He gets his money’s worth at the plate, and the ball jumps off his bat thanks to excellent bat speed. He doesn’t have the best plate discipline, but he should be an above-average hitter in the future. He’s got good power, especially to the pull side. He’s an average runner who won’t be a basestealer, but he’s OK when under way. Defensively, he likely won’t be able to remain at shortstop, with some thinking he’ll make a good third baseman at the next level. He’s got the arm and good hands for it, and the lack of range at short won’t be an issue. It also looks like he’ll have the bat for the corner spot, and that kind of potential production will likely allow him to be selected as early as the first half of the first round.
I’m not sure what to make about this pick. There were better players on the board, but Baez is close enough that I’m not sure it matters. This definitely isn’t Hayden Simpson or Tyler Colvin and not even close to that. A little disappointing though.
Updates to come
Scouting report by Chris Ransom
My thoughts on Javier Baez. Baez is one of the more complete prospects in this MLB Draft. He could be an all star if he improves his plate discipline because the tools are there for Baez to be productive in the bigs.
More to come
Thanks to GW for the video link
cubs.com and Tim Wilken on Baez
The 6-foot, 180-pound Baez throws and bats right-handed. He hit .771 (64-for-83), with 22 home runs, 20 doubles and six triples in his senior year. He stole 28 bases, walked 32 times and struck out three times in leading his school to the National Association of Christian Athletics championship.
That’s impressive batting even in Little League so doing it at high school is even more impressive.
“Javier has a tremendously live bat, is versatile in the field and we are happy to welcome him to the Cubs organization,” said Tim Wilken, Cubs’ director of amateur and professional scouting. “He has a great arm and is a smart baserunner in tune with the game.
“Our scouts got to know Javier and are impressed by his makeup. We saw him catch, play third base and play shortstop. He’s a quiet and thoughtful young man off the field who lets his game speak for itself on the field.”
He’s probably not going to stick at 3rd from what I’ve gathered.
Keith Law had him ranked 20th though admitted he’d probably be taken higher. Here’s a few things he had to say about him.
Baez has crazy bat speed and big future power potential, but needs to find a position and show a little more energy on the field.
At the plate Baez unleashes on every pitch with a max-effort swing that, when he squares a ball up, produces loud, hard contact. He doesn’t shorten up or ever use another approach beyond “swing with all you’ve got,” and he can get too power-happy and start to swing uphill.
He still projects to hit for plus power, but the potential to hit for average will depend on his willingness to cut down his swing when needed.
On defense, he has a plus arm and quick transfers, meaning he should be able to play third base if (as is likely) he outgrows shortstop.
That’s it from me tonight. I’ll post a Day Two thread tomorrow.
Comments
Tim Wilken drafted Alex Rios once.
And he’s been trying to re-draft him ever since then.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
My expectations are so low that I can’t be too hard on it. He’d be in my top 3-5 people I’d like to see taken at this point.
Cubs TOOTBLAN in honor of a decent pick.
MishQuote Reply
Pena just made a big baserunning blunder.
ACTQuote Reply
Draftfags just missed a Peenya TOOTBLAN.
EDIT: Or maybe not. (dying laughing)
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Pena just made a big baserunning blunder.[/quote]
The Cubs are playing? (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
BA says he has as much offensive potential as any high school hitter in the draft. I can’t be too upset with this pick. The Cubs didn’t go cheap so I’m happy.
mb21Quote Reply
So when’s the next time I have to think about the Cubs in terms of making a pick? 2012?
MishQuote Reply
I really like this pick. Who would you rather have had? Maybe Jungmann?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I really like this pick. Who would you rather have had? Maybe Jungmann?[/quote]Jungmann, Sonny Gray, but Baez is right there. It’s not a bad pick at all. I was just hoping that one of the top talents would drop and none of them did. Not the Cubs fault.
mb21Quote Reply
Klaw tweets that Baez likely ends up at 3B
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]The Cubs are playing? (dying laughing)[/quote]I turned it to the Cubs after I read this comment and two pitches later Garza gave up a home run. I’m back watching the draft now.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Klaw tweets that Baez likely ends up at 3B[/quote]That’s gotta be what the Cubs have in mind, given that Vitters has the plate discipline of a ceiling fan.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Glad they went with a hitter if this draft ends up as stuffed with college RHP as they say it is. The comments about the lack of plate discipline don’t inspire confidence. The poor make-up is not the worst concern to have.
DanielQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Klaw tweets that Baez likely ends up at 3B[/quote]He has the power to play the position. I’m guessing that’s what the Cubs expect he’ll end up being. They probably would have taken Lindor if he was available with the intention of moving Castro to 2nd or 3rd if/when he was ready.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]That’s gotta be what the Cubs have in mind, given that Vitters has the plate discipline of a ceiling fan.[/quote](dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Jungmann, Sonny Gray, but Baez is right there. It’s not a bad pick at all. I was just hoping that one of the top talents would drop and none of them did. Not the Cubs fault.[/quote]
Yea thats kinda my feeling. I mean the best 7 talents were gone and we went upside over probability. I like it.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I turned it to the Cubs after I read this comment and two pitches later Garza gave up a home run. I’m back watching the draft now.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
I did the exact same thing.
LukasQuote Reply
Jungmann, Guerrieri, Springer and Baez would have all been okay with me. I knwo pitching was king in this draft, but the lack of bats in the Cubs system bothers me much, so I can live with the pick, if his bat can project to 3rd.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Daniel]Glad they went with a hitter if this draft ends up as stuffed with college RHP as they say it is. The comments about the lack of plate discipline don’t inspire confidence. The poor make-up is not the worst concern to have.[/quote]I read his plate discipline isn’t good, but not bad either. At that age I’m not concerned. If in a couple years it’s bad then it’s concerning of course.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Yea thats kinda my feeling. I mean the best 7 talents were gone and we went upside over probability. I like it.[/quote]Good point, bdc. I’d rather have the upside at this point.
mb21Quote Reply
Mets taking Nimmo, it seems.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I read his plate discipline isn’t good, but not bad either. At that age I’m not concerned. If in a couple years it’s bad then it’s concerning of course.[/quote]
Yeah, hard to judge at the HS level when the kid can probably mash most things coming his way. Everything I’ve seen says he’s about average disciplinish (not good, but not bad) but that there’s room for growth. But we will see.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Baseball America]His tools fit the catcher profile, but his makeup does not.[/quote]
Can’t he just borrow some of Soto’s eyeliner?
GWQuote Reply
Jungmann —–> Brew Crew.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]Can’t he just borrow some of Soto’s eyeliner?[/quote]I don’t see why not.
mb21Quote Reply
June Kosuke so far: .280/.384/.480
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
I just saw an article on cubs.com titled Soriano 12th Among Outfielders in ASG Voting. I’m not sure what’s worse: Soriano being 12th or cubs.com writing about Soriano being 12th.
mb21Quote Reply
Holy shit, MLB.com actually has a video package of the Cubs first-round draft pick. This calls for celebration.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Holy shit, MLB.com actually has a video package of the Cubs first-round draft pick. This calls for celebration.[/quote]No doubt.
mb21Quote Reply
i think we should be happy with this pick.. i really do
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMlngmhYlME
I like the swing.
GWQuote Reply
This guy has spent a year in prison that the marlins just took…
(dying laughing)
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]This guy has spent a year in prison that the marlins just took…
(dying laughing)[/quote]But does he break bats?
GBTSQuote Reply
Jed Bradley and Jungmann for Milwaukee. Good haul.
GBTSQuote Reply
like the draft for the beer men
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Thanks, GW. I added that video to this post.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]like the draft for the beer men[/quote]It wouldn’t have been a huge stretch if both of those guys were gone by their pick at #12. And they got both.
Not to mention they desperately need to reload after the Greinke trade.
GBTSQuote Reply
Dirk will be run out of town with pitchforks, right? That’s how it happens everywhere, I presume.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6632035
GBTSQuote Reply
Chris Reed to the Dodgers…64th on Sickels board.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Dirk will be run out of town with pitchforks, right? That’s how it happens everywhere, I presume.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6632035%5B/quote%5DI don’t understand the whole thing with Zambrano. It’s not uncommon for players to call out other players. It happens all the fucking time. It’s not a big deal.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Chris Reed to the Dodgers…64th on Sickels board.[/quote]60th BA
mb21Quote Reply
I assume the Dodgers probably have to go under slot, no?
GBTSQuote Reply
Well the dodgers just took the cheapest player in the first round
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Dirk will be run out of town with pitchforks, right? That’s how it happens everywhere, I presume.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6632035%5B/quote%5D
Mark Cuban doesn’t know this b/c he has never won a championship.
Silky JohnsonQuote Reply
Didnt we pick 16th last year?
WTF?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Has anyone heard about Baez’s signability. It would be really nice if he didnt take till August 15th..
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]This guy has spent a year in prison that the marlins just took…
(dying laughing)[/quote]I’m not sure it’s fair to say he spent a year in prison and not explain why: http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/mlb-draft-no-more-raw-edges-or-untapped-potential-alonsos-fernandez/9852/
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]June Kosuke so far: .280/.384/.480[/quote]Wow, that’s pretty fucking good.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
So the CHC will go under slot for the rest of the draft right?
Silky JohnsonQuote Reply
Cubs should be able to get a taker for April Kosuke
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
It’s April 67th or so, right?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’m not sure it’s fair to say he spent a year in prison and not explain why: http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/mlb-draft-no-more-raw-edges-or-untapped-potential-alonsos-fernandez/9852/%5B/quote%5D
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
you caught me…
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
I think the Cubs picked 16th last year. Can’t remember for sure. Too lazy to look it up. check out Simpson’s Bref page
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Silky Johnson]So the CHC will go under slot for the rest of the draft right?[/quote]
We won’t find out until next week, Toronto and Tampa Bay will be picking the rest of the way.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Cubs should be able to get a taker for April Kosuke[/quote]You’re already thinking of July? Sorry, I’ll wait a while.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I think the Cubs picked 16th last year. Can’t remember for sure. Too lazy to look it up. check out Simpson’s Bref page[/quote]
Correct. I think picking the #16 guy #9 is much better than picking the 29837432th guy 16th.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Correct. I think picking the #16 guy #9 is much better than picking the 29837432th guy 16th.[/quote]Yes, that’s where the “We were afraid someone else would take him” logic is actually applicable.
GBTSQuote Reply
Plus, RC, at that rank there’s little difference. We know for a simply fucking fact that Hayden Simpson wasn’t the 16th best player in the draft. It’s entirely possible and maybe even likely that Baez is the 9th best. It wouldn’t be surprising if he was top 5. Anybody in that range has a ton of talent. Simpson was not one of them. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Correct. I think picking the #16 guy #9 is much better than picking the 29837432th guy 16th.[/quote]
True. Though the Cubs are still confused about the concept of dilution and concentration factors.
“So Simpson is 10x, right?”
Silky JohnsonQuote Reply
I liked sonny gray.. Hopefully cubs can scoop purke of Jackie Bradley Jr in second round
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Oakland picked Sonny Gray. My CA friends will be happy.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Two years in a row the 16th pick makes a bozo move..
God i feel like the dodgers
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Plus, RC, at that rank there’s little difference. We know for a simply fucking fact that Hayden Simpson wasn’t the 16th best player in the draft. It’s entirely possible and maybe even likely that Baez is the 9th best. It wouldn’t be surprising if he was top 5. Anybody in that range has a ton of talent. Simpson was not one of them. (dying laughing)[/quote]Pujols. I’ll wait for your apology e-mail.
GBTSQuote Reply
I wouldn’t mind if the Cubs got Dante Bichette Jr. in the 2nd rd.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Callis says Sox will take Barnes.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Callis says Sox will take Barnes.[/quote]That’s a steal.
GBTSQuote Reply
Agreed.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Agreed.[/quote]Fuckers. (dying laughing)
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Fuckers. (dying laughing)[/quote]If it makes you feel better, Adam Dunn has 1 hit vs. LHP on the year, and Peavy is back on the DL.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Soon to be 7 losses in a row. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
Wrong Sox, MO.
GBTSQuote Reply
But it does make me feel better. (dying laughing)
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Wrong Sox, MO.[/quote]I’ve already eaten dinner, so I guess MB will just have to force me to apologize.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Gaby Sanchez was just inches from being impaled by a broken bat.
GBTSQuote Reply
Who’s gonna be the #1 pick next year? I’m gonna go ahead and start rooting for the Cubs to lose every game so they can get him.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’ve already eaten dinner, so I guess MB will just have to force me to apologize.[/quote]
I’m going to advocate that you be suspended until you can be traded to another blog. It might take awhile to find one more discredited that will take you so your suspension could be lengthy.
melissaQuote Reply
Chicago Cubs reminding us why we had a fairly high draft pick in the first place.
MishQuote Reply
Has anyone ever mentioned that Samardzija is terrible?
ACTQuote Reply
Wilken says he thought Baez was the second-best bat in the draft.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Wilken says he thought Baez was the second-best bat in the draft.[/quote]
where is that interview?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I’m going to advocate that you be suspended until you can be traded to another blog. It might take awhile to find one more discredited that will take you so your suspension could be lengthy.[/quote]After the things I’ve said, I’m confident no blog will have me. Maybe I should just retire.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Wilken says he thought Baez was the second-best bat in the draft.[/quote]
Is the guy that he thought had the best bat still on the board?
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]where is that interview?[/quote]www.whereistheinterviewwherewilkensaidbaezwasthesecondbestbatinthedraft.com
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Is the guy that he thought had the best bat still on the board?[/quote]www.istheguyhethoughthadthebestbatstillontheboard.com
Also, TWSS.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]www.istheguyhethoughthadthebestbatstillontheboard.com
Also, TWSS.[/quote]
+1, LSA
melissaQuote Reply
I am happy with what occured for the cubs tonight since all the best players wer off the board.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I am happy with what occured for the cubs tonight since all the best players wer off the board.[/quote]I’m happy I just polished off a bowl of bucatini alla’matriciana and washed it down with a cheap cabernet. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Rays on the board for the rest of the draft.
MishQuote Reply
Callis tweeted that WAS liked Myers at 6. Holy fucking cow, that would have been a wrench.
MishQuote Reply
Samardzija is probably tonight’s sacrificial lamb.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Colvin —> .089/.163/.203 in 87 PA
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
Colvin’s not good, I’m not even sure if there’s much more to find out.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]Colvin —> .089/.163/.203 in 87 PA[/quote]
False.
.087/.161/.200
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Love the pick, Rays. Guerreri.
MishQuote Reply
The Rays make me sick with how awesomely smart they are (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
How much would we have to pay Andrew Friedman to come here.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
WTF Campana. Need to fix his warp drive.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]How much would we have to pay Andrew Friedman to come here.[/quote]
One hundred million dollars.
Aisle424Quote Reply
April kosuke has got to be our best hitter yes?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Colvin’s not good, I’m not even sure if there’s much more to find out.[/quote]Starting to feel that way myself. Feel like a giant asshole stumping for him like I did. He’s lost up there.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I thought there was a rule against playing so many games in a row without an off day.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Starting to feel that way myself. Feel like a giant asshole stumping for him like I did. He’s lost up there.[/quote]
I wanted him to play too (over DeWitt, for example) but now I really don’t care until Jackson is called up.
MishQuote Reply
Reds FO too busy watching their team kick the Cubs ass to make a draft pick.
MishQuote Reply
colvin is bad
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Ryan Flahery should play nothing but 3rd for the rest of the year so he can be prepared to play there next year.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]April kosuke has got to be our best hitter yes?[/quote]He and Byrd
mb21Quote Reply
I assume it’s only the first round tonight. Supplemental?
mb21Quote Reply
I thought I saw KG tweet that the sandwich round was today, but I didn’t think it was.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I assume it’s only the first round tonight. Supplemental?[/quote]
Correct. Second round tomorrow, up through round 30 methinks.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
(dying laughing) even Zambrano knows he can’t win. That quote is awesome.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mish]I thought I saw KG tweet that the sandwich round was today, but I didn’t think it was.[/quote]I thought that was the plan initially, but it’s going to be pretty late by the time that one gets over.
mb21Quote Reply
http://twitter.com/#!/CubsInsider/statuses/77895224390721536
I know high school stats are meaningless and all, but… damn.
GWQuote Reply
Big time credit to Quade for handling this like he should have.
I like that.
mb21Quote Reply
i think it is the first and the supplemental… Who wants to take a flyer on purke if he is there?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Quade handeled that surprisingly well. Also surprised that Kaplan defended Z. I thought he would be the first one holding the pitchfork…
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Kudos to Quade for handling this like a man, and I love how Z just keeps delivering FUCK YOU blows to Sullivan.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
TB Rays are about to win the draft by taking Bell and the lefty Norris on consecutive picks here I think.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://twitter.com/#!/CubsInsider/statuses/77895224390721536
I know high school stats are meaningless and all, but… damn.[/quote]I’m not sure those numbers add up. 115 PA with 32 walks means a minimum of 83 AB. More likely there was a sac fly or an HBP in there or more than one. Let’s ignore that.
This means that he had 64 hits. 16 singles, 20 doubles, 6 triples and 22 home runs.
I don’t see how he has 3 times as many extra base hits as he has singles.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]
I don’t see how he has 3 times as many extra base hits as he has singles.[/quote]
High school defenses.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
http://twitter.com/#!/peoriachiefs/status/77895181218746368
more detailed
GWQuote Reply
Chances Baez hits .722 in as eason for the Cubs?
I think at least 30%
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]High school defenses.[/quote]Yeah, but the poor defenses would likely lead to more singles (poor defensive infields).
Those numbers may be right, but it just seems hard to believe.
mb21Quote Reply
Rays like the LSU kid.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Baez was 64-83. What are the odds the Cubs will be that good after 147 games? 25%?
mb21Quote Reply
Rays also like high school shortstops.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
0% MB.. THis team is going to lose 100 games… Without a problem. Wait till the attempted gutting occurs
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Interesting pick by the Rays at 32. Since that’s their original pick, if they don’t sign him away from college, they’ll get that pick next year, no?
Regardless, they were going to have to find a few spots to save money here and there. I wasn’t really high on Mahtook, but at that position sure.
MishQuote Reply
Cubs lose
Rice CubeQuote Reply
7 in a row!!!! 0-june continues!!!
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
if somehow Josh Bell makes it to us in the second or Purke or JBJ i hope we pop them
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Which pick is the Cubs next one, somewhere in the 60s?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
66th I think.
I updated this thread for the last time tonight. I’ll probably update it in the morning before posting a day two thread
mb21Quote Reply
Comp round going on now.
Someone should tell AC that his Cubby Facepalm is a hit on Facebook.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Comp round going on now.
Someone should tell AC that his Cubby Facepalm is a hit on Facebook.[/quote]got a link?
mb21Quote Reply
Nice of the Cubs to use tonight to prove Zambrano right. Again.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
This is twice in the last few weeks the Reds announcers have compared this Cubs team to many of the shitty Reds teams over the last 15 years. They talked about how poor some of those Reds teams were at the very basics like baserunning, fielding, hitting a cutoff man, etc. All things this team sucks at.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]got a link?[/quote]
Everybody on my news feed is just changing their profile pic to the Cubby Facepalm, that’s all (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Nice of the Cubs to use tonight to prove Zambrano right. Again.[/quote]
He’s destroyed their confidence, clubhouse cancer must go.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Everybody on my news feed is just changing their profile pic to the Cubby Facepalm, that’s all (dying laughing)[/quote][quote name=Rice Cube]Everybody on my news feed is just changing their profile pic to the Cubby Facepalm, that’s all (dying laughing)[/quote]Nice. I’ll check it out tomorrow morning.
mb21 out, fuckfaces!
mb21Quote Reply
Bobby Valentine finishes the season as the Cubs manager. Done deal. Sealed.
mb21Quote Reply
JBJ goes to a team where he’ll win a WS bubbles
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Can Baez play tomorrow?
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Bob Brenly finishes the season as the Cubs manager. Done deal. Sealed.[/quote].
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Jim Hendry will resign by Aug 1, D-D.S.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I see the Rays had a bit of fun while I was walking the doggy.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Jim Hendry will resign by Aug 1, D-D.S.[/quote]
to pursue his true love as an oral surgeon?
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I see the Rays had a bit of fun while I was walking the doggy.[/quote]Is that what you call it?
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Is that what you call it?[/quote]
Yes. I walk my dog several times a day.
Dick.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Yes. I walk my dog several times a day.
FAPFAPFAP.[/quote]
.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Rays are cleaning house. I wonder if the DRaysBay guys are nerdgasming at this moment.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Holy shit, Showon Dunston Jr. is in this draft. I’m amazed the Cubs didn’t draft him in the first round, but I know they will at some point, beyond a shadow of a doubt really.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]where is that interview?[/quote]
Sorry for the late reply (dying laughing). Phil Rogers said it in a tweet.
BerseliusQuote Reply
There’s no way I don’t call him Javier Bardem for the next couple of years.
GBTSQuote Reply
When’s the signing deadline? This kid can be signed, right?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]When’s the signing deadline? This kid can be signed, right?[/quote]
August I believe. I assume he’s signable.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
MO’s 1st year of grad school ————> in the bank
Eagle Rare Single Barrel Straight Bourbon ———-> MO
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Fucking christ. Sullivan is alredy running Baez out of town
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Fucking christ. Sullivan is alredy running Baez out of town[/quote]
he’s really fond of fanning those particular flames. Which actually reminds me of one of my favorite songs, by one of my favorite bands, The Dexateens, from Tuscaloosa. The song’s actually pretty appropo here (1st 2 verses & chorus):
fanning out the flames,
trying to put the fire out.
driving hard rain
won’t put those hot coals out.
digging deep again,
trying to get past a man’s skin,
to get what lies within
’cause we all bleed crimson out.
No one can say it’s just down south,
can’t explain grandaddy’s mouth.
if your words are no damn good
then you’re no good.
…and, if there’s one thing we can say about Sully, his words are no damn good.
UrkQuote Reply
Really, this song is mostly too sincere for this blog, but its unusually sincere for The Dexateens too. so, here:
http://youtu.be/vhvbkfS_-_M
UrkQuote Reply
http://www.baseball-reference.com/blog/archives/11610
MishQuote Reply
You CHC fans should be relieved with the Baez pick. He’s basically Junior Lake on steroids (relax).
As for me, I would have taken Jungmann or Bradley there. So obviously I love what MIL did in the draft. (dying laughing)
I also love what WAS did. For the third year in a row, they draftd the best player available. If injuries don’t shut him down, that’s a great group of prospects coming through there. I like the risk they took in 1A on Goodwin, too.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
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A combination of competitive fire and Latin flair can be viewed positively or negatively? WTF? Would you ever see that sentence written about a non-Latino ballplayer?
GBTSQuote Reply
Koyie Hill has a real competitive fire, although it is unfortunately susceptible to his Kansan flair for carpentry.
GBTSQuote Reply
I liked the Brian Goodwin pick too. Rendon falling into their lap obviously makes it a win.
The Dodgers were the only one who really reached it seems, but that may be for financial reasons.
MishQuote Reply
Isn’t that kind of how it seemed anyway?
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
CHC should go with Purke or Norris today.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Jungmann, Sonny Gray, but Baez is right there. It’s not a bad pick at all. I was just hoping that one of the top talents would drop and none of them did. Not the Cubs fault.[/quote]Jungmann has either dead arm or something wrong with him. He’s been struggling to top 90 on his fastball for some time now. If he didn’t go to Texas he wouldn’t have even gone 1st round. Gray would’ve been a good pick. I had either Gray or Baez for our pick.
[quote name=GBTS]Jed Bradley and Jungmann for Milwaukee. Good haul.[/quote]I don’t like either of them. Jungmann for reasons above. Jed because scouts say he doesn’t have a plus pitch.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Has anyone heard about Baez’s signability. It would be really nice if he didnt take till August 15th..[/quote]Baez should be a quick sign. He should also leave a hefty amount of money for us to use going overslot. Could mean Josh Bell, but I doubt it. As others have said, I’d like to see Purke.
jtsunamiQuote Reply
[quote name=jtsunami]Jungmann has either dead arm or something wrong with him. He’s been struggling to top 90 on his fastball for some time now. If he didn’t go to Texas he wouldn’t have even gone 1st round. [/quote]
If by some time, you mean one start, you’re right. His velocity was fine in his relief appearance yesterday.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
One of the best comps I’ve heard for Baez is Gary Sheffield. Similar bat, both played SS coming out, and both had position concerns. I’m not worried though. Sounds like his bat will play anywhere and we aren’t in need of a SS anytime soon.
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Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=jtsunami]One of the best comps I’ve heard for Baez is Gary Sheffield. Similar bat, both played SS coming out, and both had position concerns. I’m not worried though. Sounds like his bat will play anywhere and we aren’t in need of a SS anytime soon.[/quote]
Yeah, poor-man’s Sheffield works.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
What’s Husker doing over there? Why’s Al not up for handling his shit?
MishQuote Reply
Baez slash: .771/.835/1.951/2.786
(dying laughing)
jtsunamiQuote Reply
Blind squirrel find his nuts, Tuesday edition:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/5815007-573/cubs-a-triple-a-team-carlos-zambrano-isnt-far-off.html
MishQuote Reply
In which I sullivan Sullivan ————> http://obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/general/paul-sullivan-has-a-problem-pt.html
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]A combination of competitive fire and Latin flair can be viewed positively or negatively? WTF? Would you ever see that sentence written about a non-Latino ballplayer?[/quote]I don’t know. Let’s try it.
Kerry Wood’s combination of competitive fire and Latin flair can be viewed positive or negatively. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]In which I sullivan Sullivan ————> http://obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/general/paul-sullivan-has-a-problem-pt.html%5B/quote%5DI'll move that to the front page in a moment.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Blind squirrel find his nuts, Tuesday edition:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/5815007-573/cubs-a-triple-a-team-carlos-zambrano-isnt-far-off.html%5B/quote%5DSort of. The shot at Fukudome, I don’t get.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
new shit from MO: http://obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/general/paul-sullivan-has-a-problem-pt.html
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’ll move that to the front page in a moment.[/quote]Thanks!
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