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Midseason look at the Cubs top prospects, part 5
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I must have missed the rules but why is Carpenter, J. Jackson, Dolis, Reed or Lopez not on this list?
There are a lot of parts just to look at a shitty farm system (dying laughing)
[quote name=Muckey]I must have missed the rules but why is Carpenter, J. Jackson, Dolis, Reed or Lopez not on this list?[/quote]I was leaving off anyone who had made their debut. I’ll add Jay Jackson, Rafael Dolis and Austin Reed. Who is Lopez?
Only 5 people have done it so far, but if I add players to this list, I need to deactivate and all responses will be lost.
Robinson Lopez?
I added those names and Chris Carpenter as well since I had DJ LeMahieu. It’s active again. If I forgot other names, they’ll just be added in at a later date. I’ve downloaded the first 5 responses so don’t worry about filling it out again unless you wanted to have those players I added included.
[quote name=mb21]Robinson Lopez?[/quote]Yeah, Robinson Lopez. I don’t mind redoing it. I did want to include Carpenter and Dolis in my list.
(dying laughing) I still forgot Dolis.
Just tell me where you’d rank him and I’ll got back through this thread.
Dolis is added now
I’m still laughing at who is the bitch now. (dying laughing)
I’m sorry, I was thinking about cats again.
Szczur up? Teammates giving him congrats on twitter.
[quote name=jtsunami]Szczur up? Teammates giving him congrats on twitter.[/quote]Has anybody ever been promoted to the big leagues from Low A? I’d assume he got a promotion, which he deserves, but not to the big league. Then again, I guess the Cubs have tried winning with the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Cubs and Tennessee Smokies. None have worked so may as well try the Peoria Chiefs.
[quote name=jtsunami]Szczur up? Teammates giving him congrats on twitter.[/quote]
Maybe he got traded for a middle reliever.
Chipper is mulling over knee surgery. The way things are going at the hot corner, I’d almost be surprised not to see Aramis make the final ASG roster.
Ty Colvin’s slash line for Iowa: .272 /.286 /.503
Reminds me of Sori earlier this year.
[quote name=Aisle424]Maybe he got traded for a middle reliever.[/quote]That would be so Cub.
[quote name=ACT]Ty Colvin’s slash line for Iowa: .272 /.286 /.503
Reminds me of Sori earlier this year.[/quote]Colvin has a lot of power and the potential of being a decent left-handed option off the bench in the future, but his on-base skills are so bad that it may even prevent him from that.
I fucked this survey up. (dying laughing)
I voted my ten. Should I vote again later when you unfuck it up?
[quote name=Rice Cube]I voted my ten. Should I vote again later when you unfuck it up?[/quote]Yeah, sorry about this. When I get it up later on today whatever names I forget we’ll add later. Not sure when I’ll get around to it though.
No problems.
That Aisle-y video just made me hate people who like cats. And I like cats. Self-loathing…
Youkilis and Jhonny Peralta into ASG.
[quote name=mb21]When I get it up later on today .[/quote]
Takes a while these days, huh? (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]Colvin has a lot of power and the potential of being a decent left-handed option off the bench in the future, but his on-base skills are so bad that it may even prevent him from that.[/quote]Colvin’s numbers are even more worrying when you compare them to the res of the PCL. The entire league has a .286/.359/.452 line. Colvin isn’t doing well at all, despite his power.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Youkilis and Jhonny Peralta into ASG.[/quote]
YOUUUUUUUUUK! I love that guy. He never gets the respect in fantasy leagues and I always get him at an extreme value.
[quote name=Aisle424]YOUUUUUUUUUK! I love that guy. He never gets the respect in fantasy leagues and I always get him at an extreme value.[/quote]
Youkilis, Greek god of walks.
So Reyes is out and Tulo might be held from ASG so we might have Starlin Castro as the NL starter at SS. If more players drop like flies we could have Aramis in there too. I’m still a bit miffed that they keep snubbing McCutchen.
Peralta is having a great year. Nice to see him make it.
[quote name=Rice Cube]So Reyes is out and Tulo might be held from ASG so we might have Starlin Castro as the NL starter at SS. If more players drop like flies we could have Aramis in there too. I’m still a bit miffed that they keep snubbing McCutchen.[/quote]Any chance he can play SS or 3B?
Beltran might sit out so McCutchen could still sneak in.
I like the talk of Cutch “sneaking in.” I imagine him entering the game disguised as another player. That might be his best chance, actually.
[quote name=ACT]I like the talk of Cutch “sneaking in.” I imagine him entering the game disguised as another player. That might be his best chance, actually.[/quote]
As long as he plays it smart and goes in disguised as another dark-skinned player…although it’d be hilarious to see him try to go in “whiteface”…
I personally don’t think any blacks should play in the ASG until McCutchen makes the NL Roster.
/Al
The survey is back up. Sorry about all the problems. If there are names I didn’t include, list them here and where you’d rank them.
Can we do write ins? I’d love to rank myself ahead of Hayden Simpson. (dying laughing)
Jeter—->2,999 hits
Thank you, mlb.com for giving me a free trial of mlb.tv.
Chipper—->DL
Derek Jeter—->HR for 3,000th hit
[quote name=Rice Cube]Youkilis, Greek god of walks.[/quote]One of my favorite baseball anecdotes is Terry Francona being told that Youk is nicknamed the Greek God of Walks, and responding with “I’ve taken a shower alongside Youk, and he isn’t the Greek God of anything.”
Jeter HR for #3000. That’s pretty badass.
I’m bummed it wasn’t a groundball in the hole that the SS dived for and couldn’t reach.
[quote name=Berselius]I’m bummed it wasn’t a groundball in the hole that the SS dived for and couldn’t reach.[/quote]Yeah, that would’ve been apropos.
So who caught the gold-plated #3000 ball?
[quote name=Rice Cube]So who caught the gold-plated #3000 ball?[/quote]www.whocaughtthegoldplate3000ball.com
[quote name=Berselius]I’m bummed it wasn’t a groundball in the hole that the SS dived for and couldn’t reach.[/quote]Does that really happen with him more often than other shortstops? I’ve always wondered that. I see Castro dive all the time when he can’t get the ball. I remember Theriot doing it. I think it’s something all shortstops feel the need to do. Maybe they think they can get everything if they just dive.
From Bruce Miles’ Twitter feed
Cubs to promote OF prospect Matt Szczur from Class A Peoria to Daytona (A) after he plays in the Futures Game.
[quote name=Crhis Dickerson]From Bruce Miles’ Twitter feed
Cubs to promote OF prospect Matt Szczur from Class A Peoria to Daytona (A) after he plays in the Futures Game.[/quote]That’s good.
Mateo ———–> forearm strain, no structural damage. Out 4-5 weeks, per Miles.
I would have Jeimer Candelario at #10, sadly.
Jeter —> triple shy of cycle
What a day.
[quote name=GW]I would have Jeimer Candelario at #10, sadly.[/quote]I’ll add him in.
[quote name=Berselius]I’m bummed it wasn’t a groundball in the hole that the SS dived for and couldn’t reach.[/quote]
Well they weren’t playing the Cardinals…
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/6415825-417/cubs-gm-hendry-promises-to-be-aggressive-as-trade-deadline-nears.html
You all read that article? “Hendry promises to be aggressive” followed by a long list of players he won’t trade, including “pieces… that are going to be integral parts of the club a year from now.’’
So no Marmol or Marshall, and probably not Soto. Then Gordo says they won’t look to trade Dempster, Z, or Garza. Wood only goes if he wants, same thing with Aramis. So who is he looking to trade? John Grabow? Carlos Pena? Fukudome? Byrd? Soriano? I’m not exactly eager to see the return we get for that crew, given their contracts. Pena is probably the best trade bait amongst the lot.
This all comes back to Cubs fans not allowing the Cubs to rebuild. If Hendry said we’re having a fire sale and are going to look to be competitive in a few years, Cubs fans would probably attack him and burn Wrigley to the ground. As much as some of us would like a fire sale, it’s just not happening. The Cubs know the fans won’t put up with it.
Lineup tonight
Domey
Cassie
Rodrigo
Los
Lon
Adolfo
Hilly
Barn
Moany
Wow, is that the highest Hill has ever hit in a lineup? I guess Q wants Barney to get used to hitting 8th (not necessarily a bad thing).
I thought Dempster was pitching
Actually Bruce Miles reports a slew of moves related to Peoria. In addition to Szczur…
RHP Su-Min Jung to Short-Season Boise
LHP Brent Ebinger to Double-A Tennessee
LHP Graham Hicks placed on DL
RHP Robinson Lopez activated from DL
1B Ben Klafczynski added from Boise
So far that Gorzelanny trade has netted a who lot of pffffft in terms of return.
I don’t remember the last time I felt this negative about the Cubs. You probably have to go all the way back to the 90′s. And even then I was too stupid to know just how screwed they were.
Maybe 2006 is the last time I felt this low about the team. Yeah, that’s probably it.
This is the lowest I’ve ever felt about the Cubs, probably because I didn’t know any of you assholes in 2006. (dying laughing)
[quote name=shawndgoldman]http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/6415825-417/cubs-gm-hendry-promises-to-be-aggressive-as-trade-deadline-nears.html
You all read that article? “Hendry promises to be aggressive” followed by a long list of players he won’t trade, including “pieces… that are going to be integral parts of the club a year from now.’’
So no Marmol or Marshall, and probably not Soto. Then Gordo says they won’t look to trade Dempster, Z, or Garza. Wood only goes if he wants, same thing with Aramis. So who is he looking to trade? John Grabow? Carlos Pena? Fukudome? Byrd? Soriano? I’m not exactly eager to see the return we get for that crew, given their contracts. Pena is probably the best trade bait amongst the lot.[/quote]
Current roster: Fucked.
Player development: Fucked.
Coaching staff: Fucked.
Front office: Fucked.
Ownership: Fucked.
Jeter —> 5-5, go ahead single in the 8th.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Current roster: Fucked.
Player development: Fucked.
Coaching staff: Fucked.
Front office: Fucked.
Ownership: Fucked.[/quote]
Fans: Drunk
Best: Yet to come.
Jeter———–>CS
[quote name=shawndgoldman]Fans: Drunk[/quote]And soon to be absent. Not because they’re pissed, but just because they don’t care and seem to have realized there are cheaper and less frustrating places to get shitfaced.
[quote name=GBTS]Best: Yet to come.[/quote]Every moment: Savored.
Jeter —> 6,692nd career out.
I love watching Mo pitch.
[quote name=GBTS]Jeter —> 5-5, go ahead single in the 8th.[/quote]
Should’ve tried for third to get the cycle. Lazy.
The guy who caught #3000 gave it back to Jeter. Now he’s gonna get some sweet swag.
Truth-telling bloggers: assholes
Commenters: warned
[quote name=GBTS]This is the lowest I’ve ever felt about the Cubs, probably because I didn’t know any of you assholes in 2006. (dying laughing)[/quote](dying laughing) so true
[quote name=shawndgoldman]Truth-telling bloggers: assholes
Commenters: warned[/quote]Did Al re-ban you? (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Did Al re-ban you? (dying laughing)[/quote]
No. I tried starting to blog there again but just don’t have the time.
[quote name=shawndgoldman]No. I tried starting to blog there again but just don’t have the time.[/quote]So what prompted that comment?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]So what prompted that comment?[/quote]
Old times’ sake?
[quote name=GBTS]Jeter —> 5-5, go ahead single in the 8th.[/quote]Is he closing in on 4000?
[quote name=Rice Cube]Should’ve tried for third to get the cycle. Lazy.
The guy who caught #3000 gave it back to Jeter. Now he’s gonna get some sweet swag.[/quote]That’s classy.
[quote name=shawndgoldman]Old times’ sake?[/quote](dying laughing)
Rolen —> ASG
Rami —-> fishing
I just walked a mile in 90+ heat to go pick up some Stone IPA to get me through the Cubs game. Then I realized I would also watch the White Sox before the Cubs, so I upgraded to Ruination. (dying laughing)
/Beerfag
scott rolen over aramis? what the fuck
Ken Rosenthal says it’s because he was next on the player’s ballot.
At least Rolen can (could?) play defense, a rarity on this NL team.
Rolen should probably play center.
[quote name=ACT]Ken Rosenthal says it’s because he was next on the player’s ballot.[/quote]Quality system for choosing All-Stars. Selig has really done a bang-up job with what used to be an exhibition to showcase the stars of the game. Really excellent work. I bow in deference to this used-car salesman and his short-sleeve dress shirts.
I think it has pretty much always been the case that aging greats make the all-star team even after their skills have declined, so Rolen is nothing new.
Life led: truly, indeed, sad.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Current roster: Fucked.
Player development: Fucked.
Coaching staff: Fucked.
Front office: Fucked.
Ownership: Fucked.[/quote]
You can’t say they’re inconsistent.
Aaron Harang ——-> 6 innings of no-hit ball
[quote name=ACT]Aaron Harang ——-> 6 innings of no-hit ball[/quote]Well that sounds boring.
The Padres only have 1 hit (and no runs).
Harang was taken out for a reliever (Spence).
[quote name=ACT]Harang was taken out for a reliever (Spence).[/quote]Dusty has to save him for a relief appearance tomorrow.
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Ozzie just bunted his second best hitter, enabling the Twins to walk his best hitter so they can face his worst hitter.
Cool:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Fan-returns-3-000th-hit-to-Jeter-team-rewards-h?urn=mlb-wp12123
[quote name=GBTS](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Ozzie just bunted his second best hitter, enabling the Twins to walk his best hitter so they can face his worst hitter.[/quote]
It’s my belief that Ozzie can’t beat the Twins because he tries to out “small ball” them. It was just stupid to sac bunt in front of Konerko. Not as stupid as having Marlon Byrd try to sac bunt Soto to 2nd with a 3-1 count and Tony Campana on deck but stupid none the less.
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Ozzie takes the bat out of the hands of two of the only three good hitters on the team in a one-run game, and the third bails him out. I love baseball.
MO, have you had Rogue’s Mocha Porter? It’s delicious.
SG from RLYW: He’s signed through 2013 with a player option for 2014. I figure he’ll get about 1500 PA through 2013. It’s not realistic to expect him to go 5 for 5 in every game, but I think 1192 for 1500 is realistic. Actually, he only needs to go 1189 for 1500 now. If he falls a few hits short he can pick up the option in 2014 and finish it off.
I love that blog. http://www.rlyw.net/index.php/RLYW/comments/yankees.com_jeter_joins_elite_group_with_3000th_hit
Padres no-hitter still going on through 8. Padres have only 1 hit themselves.
[quote name=ACT]Padres no-hitter still going on through 8. Padres have only 1 hit themselves.[/quote]I would check it out but Bud Selig says I can’t.
Sox win! There go the fireworks, pretty loud…can hear them 20 blocks south.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Sox win! There go the fireworks, pretty loud…can hear them 20 blocks south.[/quote]As in you are 20 blocks south of them, or they are 20 blocks south of you?
[quote name=GBTS]As in you are 20 blocks south of them, or they are 20 blocks south of you?[/quote]
RC —> South of Cell
NDB ——> Talking to Len
So…there’s like this Dave Matthews Band thing going on near where I live. Traffic is atrocious.
[quote name=GBTS]I would check it out but Bud Selig says I can’t.[/quote]
Live look-in: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=6261176&partnerId=aw-6985040141031870587-996
Gracias.
[quote name=Rice Cube]So…there’s like this Dave Matthews Band thing going on near where I live. Traffic is atrocious.[/quote]
Which also means you have the likes of Mish and bubbles in your hood, that can’t be a good thing. (dying laughing)
[quote name=melissa]Which also means you have the likes of Mish and bubbles in your hood, that can’t be a good thing. (dying laughing)[/quote]
They probably pissed on my car. Fuckers.
Can the Cubs win today?
I wonder what the longest no-hitter in MLB history is? I remember Randy Johnson no hit a team a few years back for 9 innings and it went to extras.
No more no-hitter.
[quote name=Rice Cube]They probably smoked my car. Fuckers.[/quote].
I’m pretty sure someone threw a 10-inning no hitter. RJ struckout 20 in 10 innings.
[quote name=GBTS]I wonder what the longest no-hitter in MLB history is? I remember Randy Johnson no hit a team a few years back for 9 innings and it went to extras.[/quote]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_no-hitters
Saw a couple 10-inning no-hitters in there.
[quote name=ACT]No more no-hitter.[/quote]
Luke Gregerson should be ashamed of himself.
(dying laughing) @ Phillies offense. Their only run so far is a Cliff Lee home run and that’s the only reason they even got to extras.
[quote name=GBTS]MO, have you had Rogue’s Mocha Porter? It’s delicious.[/quote]Rogue’s one-offs are all pretty good. I had the Mocha Porter on nitro out here (pays to live right by the brewery!). It’s really nice. It’s Rogue’s mass produced stuff that’s really lacking.
[quote name=mb21]RJ struckout 20 in 10 innings.[/quote]He did it in 9, how dare you short-change Big Unit.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2001/05/09/johnson010509.html#ixzz0lstuq87T
I really like the Pirates announcers. Last night Walk was talking about how batting average is outdated and useless. Tonight he said there’s no momentum in baseball. Plus. he also made fun of the Cubs for catching foul balls even if it costs them a trip to the World Series. (dying laughing)
[quote name=GBTS]He did it in 9, how dare you short-change Big Unit.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2001/05/09/johnson010509.html#ixzz0lstuq87T/quoteHe struckout 20 through 9, but he pitched 10.
Starlin Castro is still good at sports.
[quote name=mb21]He struckout 20 through 9, but he pitched 10.[/quote]
I think the game went into extras and Johnson was taken out after 9 full. Would have to look that one up…
Pirates doing a nice Cubs impression so far in the first.
(dying laughing) TOOTBLAN
Dempster’s having issues. Maybe he should’ve just gone on the DL to recuperate.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Dempster’s having issues. Maybe he should’ve just gone
on the DL to recuperatehome to take care of his mother.[/quote].Shut me right up.
“Treat your best customers and guests to the ultimate VIP experience in a private suite!” -Cubs promo for McCartney concert. Is it officially official that Alvin is now writing ad copy for the Cubs?
[quote name=melissa]“Treat your best customers and guests to the ultimate VIP experience in a private suite!” -Cubs promo for McCartney concert. Is it officially official that Alvin is now writing ad copy for the Cubs?[/quote]
When I heard this I told my wife that if you were going to a Paul McCartney concert, you don’t want to spend it in a suite, you want to actually be outside to listen to the music. She’s going to see it at Comerica Park so no obstructed views for her (dying laughing)
[quote name=Rice CubeShe's going to see it at Comerica Park so no obstructed views for her (dying laughing)[/quote]
Your wife is not a true die-hard Cubs fan. (dying laughing)
Of course that’s actually a good thing. I hear Comerica is very nice, hope she has a great time.
Great diving stop by Castro on that infield single. I guess all his dives aren’t Theriotesque.
Jose Bautista —> 30 HR
[quote name=Rice Cube]Jose Bautista —> 133 R+RBI[/quote]/Better’d
[quote name=Rice Cube]Jose Bautista —> 30 HR[/quote]
Wow, really? I knew he was hot again this year, but didn’t realize he was that hot. That’s unreal.
[quote name=Aisle424]Wow, really? I knew he was hot again this year, but didn’t realize he was that hot. That’s unreal.[/quote]
Leading the majors in position player WAR for a while now.
Guess this is supposed to be the game the Cubs win to avoid the sweep.
Pat Hughes: “Hill fails…”
Out of context, but I like it when he says that.
new shit: http://www.obstructedview.net/articles/major-league-baseball/are-even-the-best-relievers-unreliable.html
[quote name=Crhis Dickerson]Actually Bruce Miles reports a slew of moves related to Peoria. In addition to Szczur…
RHP Su-Min Jung to Short-Season Boise
LHP Brent Ebinger to Double-A Tennessee
LHP Graham Hicks placed on DL
RHP Robinson Lopez activated from DL
1B Ben Klafczynski added from Boise
So far that Gorzelanny trade has netted a who lot of pffffft in terms of return.[/quote]
Where the hell is A.J. Morris of the Gorz trade? It appears that he hasn’t pitched in the minors yet this year…