Tonight, the Cubs/Sox series ends the first leg of its journey to crowning the Oil King of Chicago, or something like that. The Cubs send Doug Davis, who nobody ever wanted to see in a Cubs uniform, against the Sox. Of course, in this bizarro season, we come to a place where we can’t live without him, lest James Russell gets another start.
The White Sox send Jake Peavy to the mound against the team that seemed destined to eventually acquire the former Cy Young-winning right-hander, but didn’t. You have to imagine that Jim Hendry now breathes a huge sigh of relief that they don’t have more dead money on their payroll than they already do.
It is all very exciting.
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I am stuck watching this on WCIU on low volume/mute, but am glad I got to see the commercial with the Miller Lite lifeguards.
/cool story bro
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]let me just say this- due to my political beliefs I already fucking hate Pappa Joe[/quote]I’m oh so disappointed that you hate me.
Wait. Nope. Don’t care.
mb21Quote Reply
Is Peavy having a bad season?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Is Peavy having a bad season?[/quote]
I think he’s been broken for most of it. I don’t remember another Peavy start before this, but I could be wrong.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I think he’s been broken for most of it. I don’t remember another Peavy start before this, but I could be wrong.[/quote]
Was totally wrong…he did miss April though.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=peavyja01&t=p&year=2011
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’m oh so disappointed that you hate me.
Wait. Nope. Don’t care.[/quote]
That’s a human being you’re talking about. pierre
MishQuote Reply
This is Peavy’s first start since he tweaked his groin a couple of weeks ago.
melissaQuote Reply
Castro fail *sad face*
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Hmmm…that could’ve been picked. Nice range, bad throw, bad pick attempt. Nuts.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Plus there was that whole season Peavy missed.
binkyQuote Reply
Well, two half seasons
binkyQuote Reply
Soriano just made a pretty nice play on defense. Sinking line drive.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Average speed, indeed.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Hawk and the FPM really like Castro a lot.
cwolfQuote Reply
Castro doesn’t have a CS yet (knock on wood)
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Castro doesn’t have a CS yet (knock on wood)[/quote]He seems to be doing a good job of picking his spots.
binkyQuote Reply
Big Papi stealing, Soriano walking twice, then stealing… Is baseball going to implode?
binkyQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ Soriano SB (dying laughing) (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Holy shit. Two walks and an SB for Soriano.
cwolfQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ wild pitch (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Soriano OBP @ .302
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I’m starting to think Blake DeWitt isn’t all that great.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]I’m starting to think Blake DeWitt isn’t all that great.[/quote]
Blasphemy. He’s a gamer.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]That’s a human being you’re talking about. (dying laughing)[/quote]Thought about that one, too. Don’t care. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
You have to anticipate needing 3-4 runs with Davis on the mound.
binkyQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ Davis
cwolfQuote Reply
What is it with pitchers and not being able to throw to a base?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Time to get the bullpen started. Ugh.
Steve SwisherQuote Reply
Dougie should have probably just held the ball after he held it for a good 1.5 – 2 seconds before throwing it to 1st from a bad angle.
cwolfQuote Reply
The White sox sure do give away some outs at the top of the order though. Morel .260 OBP Pierre
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
GWQuote Reply
(dying laughing), Cubs.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Damn, Pierre fouled out. I was hoping Davis would also give up a HR to him (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
I know Soto’s not hitting great, but he’s still better than Koyie, isn’t he? Why do we keep getting stuck with that guy in our lineup?
binkyQuote Reply
So it’s April 83rd, right?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
That Castro kid’s not too bad. Let’s trade him for a left handed relief pitcher.
binkyQuote Reply
Kosuke Fukudome .361 wOBA, 0.2 WAR (dying laughing) that’s some shitty defense. I realize the sample is small, but damn
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Prior to the season, ZIPS projected Castro to have a .323 wOBA, now his full season updated Zips projection is .344, which is actually in line with the .343 that both Bill James (generally a bit high) and Marcel projected for him.
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[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Kosuke Fukudome .361 wOBA, 0.2 WAR (dying laughing) that’s some shitty defense. I realize the sample is small, but damn[/quote]
B-Ref is a bit more generous with the WAR than FanGraphs.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I wonder if Fukudome’s concentration on improving his hitting has hurt his defense or something. His defense was very good the first year but has dropped since
binkyQuote Reply
HBP after an error to load the bases…it just might work.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
PEEN-YA
melissaQuote Reply
Totally called that. Ricestradamus powers.
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[quote name=josh]I know Soto’s not hitting great, but he’s still better than Koyie, isn’t he? Why do we keep getting stuck with that guy in our lineup?[/quote]Soto’s gotta rest sometime. Has Koyie really been playing the much?
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Soto’s gotta rest sometime. Has Koyie really been playing the much?[/quote]
I think Koyie played one of the Yankees games.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Soto’s gotta rest sometime. Has Koyie really been playing the much?[/quote]Seems like it!
binkyQuote Reply
Pat Hughs: “And Soriano will limp to third.”
binkyQuote Reply
I don’t think Koyie has played since Davis’ last start, last Friday. Maybe Quade thinks he makes Davis better. (dying laughing)
melissaQuote Reply
The Cubs have chased Jake Peavy. If not for two Davis miscues the Cubs would probably be tied or have the lead here.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I feel like they should make Koyie bunt so Fukudome can walk to load the bases. Then Castro can hit a homer (dying laughing)
If Koyie puts bat to ball I feel like it’ll be a GIDP.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I really wish Sote was pinch hitting here
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]I feel like they should make Koyie bunt so Fukudome can walk to load the bases. Then Castro can hit a homer (dying laughing)
If Koyie puts bat to ball I feel like it’ll be a GIDP.[/quote]It’s a relief when he just strikes out.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube] If not for two Davis miscues the Cubs would probably be tied or have the lead here.[/quote]
Don’t you mean if not for Dewey booting a routine grounder?
melissaQuote Reply
ROFL ROFL
Kosuke tried to kill Sale.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
C’mon Castro!!
Edit: AAWW!!
binkyQuote Reply
BAH!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Apparently Peavy is not an AJ fan right now.
cwolfQuote Reply
http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/video/everyone-in-baseball-suspect-in-attempted-murder-o,19630/
binkyQuote Reply
Wow, 100mph fastballs and 91 mph slider from Carpenter.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Soto’s gotta rest sometime. [/quote]How about tomorrow?
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]How about tomorrow?[/quote]It still doesn’t bother me that much. He’s still coming back from a groin injury, maybe two days would help him more. It’s not like the Cubs are on the cusp of contending.
Or maybe Cuey told Koyie that he was going to play today last August (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Good relief pitching….?
binkyQuote Reply
WTF was that?!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Excuse me swing, it just might work
melissaQuote Reply
Oh, I thought Sale just let it go. Guess it went into no-man’s land (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Aw yeah, yesterday’s number three hitter gets the squib hit.
binkyQuote Reply
Dewitt got all of that one (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
This might be a good spot for Campana to come in and pinch run but I don’t expect Cuey to use him.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]This might be a good spot for Campana to come in and pinch run but I don’t expect Cuey to use him.[/quote]
Cuey shut me right up
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]This might be a good spot for Campana to come in and pinch run but I don’t expect Cuey to use him.[/quote]
Ask and ye shall receive.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
If Campy had seen the bad throw, he’d be on third
binkyQuote Reply
Was that a pitchout?!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
It wanted to be.
Pitcher tried to throw it over the net behind home.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Was that a pitchout?![/quote]
Theoretically, yes
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]This might be a good spot for Campana to come in and pinch run but I don’t expect Cuey to use him.[/quote]
finally! that’s the time you use Campana. I was getting sick of announcers oooing and ahhing about his speed only to get out by a half step at 1B. if he can’t get on, what’s the use.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Great. It’s Koyie Hill.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Was that a pitchout?![/quote]www.wasthatapitchout.com
BerseliusQuote Reply
I really think a squeeze would have been the best option with Hilly. We may need a wild pitch here.
melissaQuote Reply
Campy’s OBP in the minors was okay. If he can bump it up he’d be a weapon.
binkyQuote Reply
Aw hell, just suicide.
binkyQuote Reply
ah, Koyie Hill (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Great. It’s Koyie Hill.[/quote]
Legendary strikeout.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Legendary strikeout.[/quote]It’s what he does. It’s ALL he does
/Terminator
binkyQuote Reply
I was pissed that he took that pitch. It was too close to take with a runner on third and one out. I wasn’t pissed that he swung and missed though. That’s just Koyie.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Campy’s OBP in the minors was okay. If he can bump it up 150 points he’d be a weapon.[/quote]
just maybe
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]just maybe[/quote]He was tearing it up in Tennessee last year.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]just maybe[/quote]
And maybe if he could just hit it out of the infield, too…
Rice CubeQuote Reply
It’s always bugged me when the manager doesn’t use the better hitting catcher (Soto vs the lefty with RISP for example) just because they’re afraid he’ll get hurt and have to use an “emergency catcher”. how often is there an emergency.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]And maybe if he could just hit it out of the infield, too…[/quote]
exactlleeeee
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[quote name=Horny Goat]exactlleeeee[/quote]I agree he hasn’t done well since the call up. I’m just saying you look at his minor league numbers and you can see why they thought he was worthy of a shot.
binkyQuote Reply
he was worth a shot, agreed. but I don’t think Q has utilized him well if “we’re trying to win games here”
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]he was worth a shot, agreed. but I don’t think Q has utilized him well if “we’re trying to win games here”[/quote]Q : Campana :: Aramis : his bat
binkyQuote Reply
(dying laughing), for all of you bitching about The Killing earlier this week, here’s what the showrunner had to say
point—->missed
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/killing-showrunner-responds-finale-backlash-204728
BerseliusQuote Reply
Cubs———->not good at sports
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), for all of you bitching about The Killing earlier this week, here’s what the showrunner had to say
point—->missed
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/killing-showrunner-responds-finale-backlash-204728%5B/quote%5D
(dying laughing)
GWQuote Reply
also, the Sopranos finale was mostly despised? WTF?
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]also, the Sopranos finale was mostly despised? WTF?[/quote]
I never did watch it, but I read it that it was. I tend to pick up shows years after they ended. they’re still fun to watch. I intend to watch the Sopranos beginning to end at some point. Good shows are never dated.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
In case anyone noticed…Kosuke SLG > OBP again
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Evidence that sometimes Soriano can play defense:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16181571
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I never did watch it, but I read it that it was. I tend to pick up shows years after they ended. they’re still fun to watch. I intend to watch the Sopranos beginning to end at some point. Good shows are never dated.[/quote]I never got why people didn’t like the ending of The Sopranos. It made perfect sense to me. It’s well worth watching the whole thing.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Veena Sud on Tiki Barber]”I mean, the last time I saw this happen, was when Michael Jordan returned (with a shocking decision to play for the Wizards). If Tiki can be in that company, it’s a deep compliment.”[/quote]
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GWQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Evidence that sometimes Soriano can play defense:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16181571%5B/quote%5DUZR is right!
ACTQuote Reply
(dying laughing), GW.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It still doesn’t bother me that much. He’s still coming back from a groin injury, maybe two days would help him more. It’s not like the Cubs are on the cusp of contending.
Or maybe Cuey told Koyie that he was going to play today last August (dying laughing)[/quote]Personally, I think the reason Koyie was playing was because he caught Doug Davis’ only “good” start against the Yankees.I’d be curious to hear Q’s rationale.
ACTQuote Reply
Gordo is going after Phil Rogers on twitter. basically calling him out for not using Soriano’s quote on the fans in the proper text. Then takes a dig at him for at least being at the game for once.
JManQuote Reply
Nothin’ but gays, grannies and grandes up in here…
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
MishQuote Reply
Fuck you.
Andy DaltonQuote Reply
[quote name=Andy Dalton]Fuck you.[/quote]Asshole
WaLiQuote Reply
Stop with the faget calling. The only acceptable form is on a Brokeback Mountain movie cover.
jtsunamiQuote Reply
[quote name=jtsunami]Stop with the faget calling. The only acceptable form is on a Brokeback Mountain movie cover.[/quote]
Really? I don’t take references to that movie having any relation to homosexuality.
MishQuote Reply
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Shut ’em right up.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Way to ruin my magical birthday game by describing it, Al.
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/23/2239186/cubs-ryne-sandberg-game-landmark-baseball-history
Aisle424Quote Reply
http://www.whatdoyoufagetsdoallday.com
MishQuote Reply
OJ ——–> murderer
Officially official
http://www.nesn.com/2011/06/report-oj-simpson-confesses-to-murder-of-ex-wife-nicole-brown-simpson.html
Aisle424Quote Reply
Any good baseball matchups today? I am not a fan of off days.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]OJ ——–> murderer
Officially official
http://www.nesn.com/2011/06/report-oj-simpson-confesses-to-murder-of-ex-wife-nicole-brown-simpson.html[/quote]
Also according to that link, women ———–> shoppin’.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/23/phillie-phanatic-gets-smacked-with-a-foul-ball/
Took it like a champ! Hope the dude is okay, I like the Phanatic.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]www.whatdoyoufagetsdoallday.com[/quote]Try to make it look like I’m working.
WaLiQuote Reply
Let the speculations begin:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6696180&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Let the speculations begin:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6696180&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines%5B/quote%5D
http://www.canihazfiresale.com
BerseliusQuote Reply
Byrd —> Iowa on Monday
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Let the speculations begin:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6696180&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines%5B/quote%5D
If they need address directions they they should use Mapquest.
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=WaLi]If they need address directions they they should use Mapquest.[/quote]
They should still do some additional research to make sure the road conditions are appropriate for travel.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
oj was afraid for his life guys, it was self defense.
dylanjQuote Reply
i hope the cubs come out of the meetings and announce they will be buyers in the market because the energy in the clubhouse has been better as of late
dylanjQuote Reply
and then trade Brett Jackson for veteran bullpen help
dylanjQuote Reply
What do you Raysfags think of this?
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/12730/rays-need-to-get-out-of-tampa-bay
Rice CubeQuote Reply
On Wrigley Field:
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/12712/dumping-on-wrigley
It’s in line with my point of view that from my seat, as long as I’m not stuck with an obstructed view (see what I did there?), Wrigley doesn’t suck, because I like watching baseball being played. It’s everything else about the ballpark that sucks (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]What do you Raysfags think of this?
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/12730/rays-need-to-get-out-of-tampa-bay%5B/quote%5D
It was a shitpiece by ESPN’s favorite baseball troll. Howard Bryant also has an article on the Rays and A’s and it is significantly better.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?page=bryant-110622
I don’t really ever support new stadiums insofar as they are subsidized by taxpayer funds, but I do think the park/location is more of a problem than Tampa itself.
MishQuote Reply
It’s also worth noting that the Berthiaume article originally ran with this picture to show how the stadium is filling up – but the picture is actually from 2004…
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Let the speculations begin:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6696180&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines%5B/quote%5D
Hah, a buddy of mine actually posted a comment, fourth down when sorted by First Posted.
MishQuote Reply
Journalists using photos/quotes out of context? Perish the thought!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Hah, a buddy of mine actually posted a comment, fourth down when sorted by First Posted.[/quote]
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Let the speculations begin:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6696180&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines%5B/quote%5DI've never been so eager for a trade deadline. Or a dramatic DFA. Or a firing. Or a trade for Jose Reyes. Or really just anything at all to be different.
binkyQuote Reply
Jason Marquis has a no-hitter through 3.
/Baseball_related
[quote name=dylanj]and then trade Brett Jackson for veteran bullpen help[/quote]Castro for Jamie Moyer, straight up.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]
[/quote]
Who, busy night for the Rays! hahahahha
San Diego Smooth Jazz ManQuote Reply
[quote name=San Diego Smooth Jazz Man]Who, busy night for the Rays! hahahahha[/quote](dying laughing)
WaLiQuote Reply
Interesting article by Levine. I can’t imagine what GM in their right mind would be willing to take on some of those contracts, so I’d assume the Cubs are going to be sending a bunch of cash if it’s possible at all. Realistically I don’t see this team competing until 2014 or so.
PFDQuote Reply
Soriano could be a DH somewhere. I think i read that the average batting line for an AL DH this year is pretty damn low. Now, we would have to kick in a ton of cash but I think it could be done.
dylanjQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
http://aeryssports.com/a-league-of-her-own/taking-back-our-team-one-nickname-at-a-time/
Julie mad.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube](dying laughing)
http://aeryssports.com/a-league-of-her-own/taking-back-our-team-one-nickname-at-a-time/
Julie mad.[/quote]
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]Soriano could be a DH somewhere. I think i read that the average batting line for an AL DH this year is pretty damn low. Now, we would have to kick in a ton of cash but I think it could be done.[/quote]He’s hitting better than Matsui right now, but I don’t think the A’s have any money. That’ll be the issue more than anything, I think.
binkyQuote Reply
Pineda just killed Marquis’ no-hitter (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Jason Marquis loses the no-hitter in the 6th. The Mariner’s pitcher got the hit. That’s some shit luck.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=PFD]Interesting article by Levine. I can’t imagine what GM in their right mind would be willing to take on some of those contracts, so I’d assume the Cubs are going to be sending a bunch of cash if it’s possible at all. Realistically I don’t see this team competing until 2014 or so.[/quote]That’s a lot sooner than I think they can realistically contend. I’m assuming they don’t have a spending spree, which obviously changes everything as we saw after 2006. Short of that, the Cubs are at least 5 years away from contending. You know how we hear about bad teams and their 5-year plans? Yeah, that’s the Cubs. If the Cubs actually use their heads for once, they sit and realize the direction of this franchise is that which requires a major overhaul. They look to be legit contenders in Castro’s final season with the team. Before that is all hopes and dreams unless they spend a shitload of money which only puts them in the same position they’re in now.
mb2111111Quote Reply
It would take an incredible stroke of luck for them to compete soon. They’d need all their prospects to work out perfectly.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]OJ ——–> murdere[/quote]No fucking shit.
EveryoneQuote Reply
[quote name=Everyone]No fucking shit.[/quote]There’s a journalist who has a pretty good theory that OJ’s adult son Jason actually killed Nicole, and OJ just came later to help him cover up the crime, and basically he’s been covering for his son ever since. I guess OJ’s son was obsessed with his step mom and has a history of mental problems. It’s a pretty good theory and explains why the timetable didn’t work out (the reason the jury gave for acquitting him.)
binkyQuote Reply
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-cubs-are-selling-but-will-anybody-buy/
MishQuote Reply
Old-fashioned .500 team pitching duel going on in DC!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]It would take an incredible stroke of luck for them to compete soon. They’d need all their prospects to work out perfectly.[/quote]Exactly, Josh. Not only do they need their prospects to work out, but they need Castro to become much better than he’s capable of being in the next couple of years. They need rebounds from Soriano and Zambrano. Not just rebounds either. I’m talking a return to their prime type of thing. Then they need Jackson to be better than he probably will right away and Trey McNutt to become a top of the rotation starter right away.
Could it happen? Sure. Is it likely? Not at all.
mb2111111Quote Reply
its weird that the fangraphs article didnt mention pena. he seems the most valuable and tradeable chip we have
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]its weird that the fangraphs article didnt mention pena. he seems the most valuable and tradeable chip we have[/quote]
I think the article was meant to discuss the people Levine mentions in the ESPN Chicago article Jack quotes.
MishQuote Reply
Sczczur —–> Will play in MLB Futures game
MishQuote Reply
If Sczuzuzururu pans out does anyone think Jackson will hit enough in the corner OF spots to provide value?
dylanjQuote Reply
Do you think he will?
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Full rosters (H/T Calcaterra):
MishQuote Reply
U.S. TEAM
Pitchers
Jarred Cosart (Phillies)
Kyle Gibson (Twins)
Matt Harvey (Mets)
Shelby Miller (Cardinals)
Matt Moore (Rays)
Brad Peacock (Nationals)
Drew Pomeranz (Indians)
Tyler Skaggs (D’Backs)
Tyler Thornburg (Brewers)
Jacob Turner (Tigers)
Catchers
Devin Mesoraco (Reds)
Austin Romine (Yankees)
Infielders
Nolan Arenado (Rockies)
Chase d’Arnaud (Pirates)
James Darnell (Padres)
Paul Goldschmidt (D’Backs)
Grant Green (Athletics)
Jason Kipnis (Indians)
Manny Machado (Orioles)
Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox)
Outfielders
Gary Brown (Giants)
Bryce Harper (Nationals)
Wil Myers (Royals)
Matthew Szczur (Cubs)
Mike Trout (Angels)
WORLD TEAM
Pitchers
Henderson Alvarez (Blue Jays)
Liam Hendriks (Twins)
Kevin Herrera (Royals)
Gregory Infante (White Sox)
Jhan Marinez (Marlins)
Carlos Martinez (Cardinals)
James Paxton (Mariners)
Martin Perez (Rangers)
Julio Teheran (Braves)
Arodys Vizcaino (Braves)
Catchers
Wilin Rosario (Rockies)
Sebastian Valle (Phillies)
Infielders
Yonder Alonso (Reds)
Jose Altuve (Astros)
Jefry Marte (Mets)
Francisco Martinez (Tigers)
Hak-Ju Lee (Rays)
Alex Liddi (Mariners)
Jurickson Profrar (Rangers)
Jonathan Schoop (Orioles)
Outfielders
Chih-Hsien Chiang (Red Sox)
Reymond Fuentes (Padres)
Starling Marte (Pirates)
Alfredo Silverio (Dodgers)
Dayan Viciedo (White Sox)
MishQuote Reply
Nats won because the Mariners couldn’t field two sac bunts (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
i wonder if the cards will call up shelby miller sometime this year
dylanjQuote Reply
Why does somebody have to “hit enough” to stay at a position? It’s not like his .850 OPS won’t be good for the team. I understand that certain positions are for power, but you are rarely going to have really good power at each of LF, RF, 3B, and 1B.
Not to mention his defense will be plus (if not plus-plus) in RF.
jtsunamiQuote Reply
why would his defense become plus or plus plus?
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]why would his defense become plus or plus plus?[/quote]
CF —> RF, so his defensive load will become easier, theoretically speaking.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
eh, im not sure i buy into that theory. its possible he would improve but i dont know if he would become plus plus.
dylanjQuote Reply
Because it’s position relative. At CF, his range isn’t (likely) good enough to be a great defender. But at RF, the premium for range isn’t as high. It’s why in 2008 Fukedome was seen as a very good fielding RF. But in 2009, his defense didn’t hold up as well splitting time in CF.
jtsunamiQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]eh, im not sure i buy into that theory. its possible he would improve but i dont know if he would become plus plus.[/quote]It’s the same concept of a SS needing more range than a 3B.
jtsunamiQuote Reply
i get the concept on paper but i dont think players just magically become elite by switching positions. I dont doubt its possible but I wouldnt count on it
dylanjQuote Reply
Nats above .500, playing solid baseball (swept the M’s despite Mariner pitching allowing only 1 ER), and if THAT doesn’t boggle your mind, then Jim Riggleman resigning as soon as the game ended today should be.
Apparently he made an ultimatum to the GM to have his option for 2012 picked up by the end of the game or else he’d walk out. I guess he’s a man of his word.
MishQuote Reply
AJ says send Castro down!
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/grota-cubs/2011/06/starlin-castro-to-triple-a-please.html
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]AJ says send Castro down!
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/grota-cubs/2011/06/starlin-castro-to-triple-a-please.html%5B/quote%5D
Actually, that’s a Brad piece posing as an AJ piece.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Actually, that’s a Brad piece posing as an AJ piece.[/quote]
Interesting idea…
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i get the concept on paper but i dont think players just magically become elite by switching positions.[/quote]
Either way, he’ll be better than a mythical
unicornreplacement player.Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Actually, that’s a Brad piece posing as an AJ piece.[/quote]From a financial aspect it makes sense, but Castro is the reason some people watch the Cubs (maybe?) and I don’t think it would look good to the public if we sent down our best player.
Do players tend to develop more in the minors or in the pros?
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Aisle424Quote Reply
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Bwa? He is 22 but he’s hitting .327/.383/.463 in Peoria. I guess he needs a promotion.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
no power? The guy has several HR’s already. In fact that Josh guy from BCB said he saw a 400 + in person
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Nats won because the Mariners couldn’t field two sac bunts (dying laughing)[/quote]
And Jim Riggleman was apparently so distraught that he resigned immediately after the game
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
he’s slugging .463, he has 19 walks and 20 k’s. but nothing to get excited about i suppose
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]he’s slugging .463, he has 19 walks and 20 k’s. but nothing to get excited about i suppose[/quote]
Pure crap.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I don’t actually disagree with a lot from Al’s post about Wrigley not being a dump, but I enjoyed this.
Only 40 years. Clearly must still be in pristine condition. (dying laughing)
PFDQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i get the concept on paper but i dont think players just magically become elite by switching positions. I dont doubt its possible but I wouldnt count on it[/quote]
it’s not that they get better, it’s that the baseline for comparison gets worse.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]he’s slugging .463, he has 19 walks and 20 k’s. but nothing to get excited about i suppose[/quote]Well, consider also that he’s a year older than Castro, and look at the gap between the two. I know Szczur went to college, & therefore, etc. but what Law is probably thinking is that most guys that are destine to be stars aren’t beating up on A+ pitching at age 22. If Szczur can slug .400+ at AA, then he might be something, but almost all the scouting reports that I saw suggested his swing would not be able to generate power vs. MLB pitching.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
New nostalgia up: http://obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/the-cubs-are-off-heres-video-of-the-sandberg-game.html
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i get the concept on paper but i dont think players just magically become elite by switching positions. I dont doubt its possible but I wouldnt count on it[/quote]
[quote name=GW]it’s not that they get better, it’s that the baseline for comparison gets worse.[/quote]
This and they are asked to cover less ground. Same player + asked to do less + have worse defenders to compare against = Easier to be above average defensively
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