| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
CBears019
Joined: 03 Aug 2008
Posts: 14771
Location: Iowa City, IA
|
 Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:18 am Post subject: |
 |
|
|
Jackson is finally starting to hit better. Walked twice and hit a homer tonight, even though the team lost 15-4.
_________________
Martellus Bennet highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lP8fHN53t0 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:44 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
| luvmyraiderz wrote: | | Any info on this Blake Lalli guy? |
Good clubhouse guy. Poor defensive catcher and he's not really a good bet to put up even close to average offensive numbers. He'll give you his all, however.
And you're right, CBears019, Jackson has been looking much better as of late. He's homered in 3 of the past 4 games, but more importantly, his walks are trending up and his K's are trending down. Only 3 K's in his past 16 plate appearances, and 5 BBs in that time. Terribly small sample size, but it is definately nice to see.
_________________
 
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
Not much to talk about on the Cubs front, except that the Short-season A ball team, the Boise Hawks, are currently in the playoffs. The first round is a best-of-three series and it is tied 1-1 after a comeback win by the Hawks. The Boise team is jam-packed with prospects any Cub fan should learn about:
- Albert Almora, CF - 2012 1st rounder
- Dan Vogelbach, 1B/DH - 2011 2nd rounder
- Gioskar Amaya, 2B
- Marco Hernandez, SS
- Darien Martin, LF - 2011 11th rounder
- Pierce Johnson, RHP - 2012 Supplemental 1st rounder
- Stephen Bruno, IF - 2012 7th rounder
- Jeimer Candelario, 3B
- Tayler Scott, RHP - 2011 5th rounder
Here's to hoping that the Hawks can pull off another one and advance, as I want these guys to get all the in-game work that they can this year.
Additionally, I am starting the Suck For Stanek movement. This is in regards to Ryne Stanek, the starting pitcher for the University of Arkansas. He's good. Like, really good. He's just what our system needs. Unless something drastic changes, it looks like we will be picking at #2 next year. Hopefully the Astros pass on Stanek.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Most important series of the season for the Cubs starts tonight. While I hate that I'm cheering against my team, we need the Cubs to get swept by the Rockies. We are currently tied with them for the 2nd pick in the 2013 draft. Why is that important? It adds over $1 million to our draft pool, and adds a substantial amount of more money available for International signings. Not to mention that one more studly prospect is available to us at #2, than it would be at #3, #4 or #5.
Perfect world scenario is that Rizzo/Castro/Castillo/Jackson all destroy the baseball, but the Cubs lose 10-9 due to the Jason Berkens/Michael Bowdens/Justin Germanos/Chris Volstads/Lendy Castillos of the world getting lit up.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lions017
Joined: 15 Feb 2009
Posts: 4323
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
I never like losing games, but at this point we might as well hope that the team gets a better draft pick. I'm sure that the players want to win, but it would be better in the long run if they didn't...
_________________
Signature by Speed Blue. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Lions017 wrote: | | I never like losing games, but at this point we might as well hope that the team gets a better draft pick. I'm sure that the players want to win, but it would be better in the long run if they didn't... |
Well, they've done what they "needed" to do in the first 2 games. Since we had a worse record than the Rockies last year, we would have the tiebreaker for the 2nd pick if we ended up with the same record. So, essentially we now have a 3 game "lead" over the Rockies with 7 games left, including 1 game with them this afternoon. I can't reiterate how important the 2nd pick is for the team in this upcoming draft/IFA period. We lack advanced pitching in the minors, which is the only real strength of next year's draft class right now.
Also, did anyone else catch what Jed Hoyer said yesterday about FA? He pretty much did an about-face on what Theo said, and made it seem like the Cubs might be players in FA this year. Probably just means the David DeJesus and Paul Maholms of the world, but you never know.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
CBears019
Joined: 03 Aug 2008
Posts: 14771
Location: Iowa City, IA
|
| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| hrubes20 wrote: | | Lions017 wrote: | | I never like losing games, but at this point we might as well hope that the team gets a better draft pick. I'm sure that the players want to win, but it would be better in the long run if they didn't... |
Well, they've done what they "needed" to do in the first 2 games. Since we had a worse record than the Rockies last year, we would have the tiebreaker for the 2nd pick if we ended up with the same record. So, essentially we now have a 3 game "lead" over the Rockies with 7 games left, including 1 game with them this afternoon. I can't reiterate how important the 2nd pick is for the team in this upcoming draft/IFA period. We lack advanced pitching in the minors, which is the only real strength of next year's draft class right now.
Also, did anyone else catch what Jed Hoyer said yesterday about FA? He pretty much did an about-face on what Theo said, and made it seem like the Cubs might be players in FA this year. Probably just means the David DeJesus and Paul Maholms of the world, but you never know. |
Yeah they said they'd be looking for short-term deals and would likely look to trade them at the deadline. Hopefully we see Dempster back in cubbie blue next year.
_________________
Martellus Bennet highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lP8fHN53t0 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| CBears019 wrote: | | hrubes20 wrote: | | Lions017 wrote: | | I never like losing games, but at this point we might as well hope that the team gets a better draft pick. I'm sure that the players want to win, but it would be better in the long run if they didn't... |
Well, they've done what they "needed" to do in the first 2 games. Since we had a worse record than the Rockies last year, we would have the tiebreaker for the 2nd pick if we ended up with the same record. So, essentially we now have a 3 game "lead" over the Rockies with 7 games left, including 1 game with them this afternoon. I can't reiterate how important the 2nd pick is for the team in this upcoming draft/IFA period. We lack advanced pitching in the minors, which is the only real strength of next year's draft class right now.
Also, did anyone else catch what Jed Hoyer said yesterday about FA? He pretty much did an about-face on what Theo said, and made it seem like the Cubs might be players in FA this year. Probably just means the David DeJesus and Paul Maholms of the world, but you never know. |
Yeah they said they'd be looking for short-term deals and would likely look to trade them at the deadline. Hopefully we see Dempster back in cubbie blue next year. |
I'd probably pass on that one at this point. He's 37 and his value will never be higher. I expect the Cubs to sign 2 starters in the Edwin Jackson/Shawn Marcum/Ervin Santana mold, to 3-4 year deals. These are guys young enough to provide solid value over the life of their contracts, as well as possessing some upside to the team as possible trade chips.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Its A Sabotage
Joined: 14 May 2010
Posts: 28105
Location: Do. Your. Job.
|
| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Maybe it is just me, but I don't see a potential player I really want, unlike last year.
I would be happy with:
Jake Peavy, P
Brandon McCarthy, P
Then going through another long year.
_________________
| green24 wrote: | | Sabo is the best poster on FF |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RockyDennis
Joined: 04 Jun 2009
Posts: 3573
|
| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| I'm totally cool with this team saving money and not blowing it in free agency. I can take another year of this. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
| RockyDennis wrote: | | I'm totally cool with this team saving money and not blowing it in free agency. I can take another year of this. |
I hate just "throwing away" years, but I definately see the value in it. The team would be in a much better position, as the key prospects in the farm system will be more advanced and have a good deal more value. We have to remember (me especially) that our new FO treats prospects as assets and trades them readily, if a deal comes along to the benefit of the team. While it's fun to dream about Castro/Rizzo/Baez/Soler/Almora all reaching their potential and hitting in the same lineup, I would be shocked if even 4 of them are with the Cubs. Just a hunch, but if David Price isn't traded this offseason, I think he's traded to the Cubs (with an extension in hand) for a bevy of prospects including Baez, Vogelbach and others.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hrubes20
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 8628
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
#2 pick is locked up after the loss last night. Silver lining and whatnot.
_________________
Big thanks to Big_Palooka on the sig! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TytybearsFan21
Joined: 31 Mar 2011
Posts: 13617
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Bros.
I don't follow baseball.
But when did the Florida Marlins become the Miami Marlins?
Wut |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
CBears019
Joined: 03 Aug 2008
Posts: 14771
Location: Iowa City, IA
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| TytybearsFan21 wrote: | Bros.
I don't follow baseball.
But when did the Florida Marlins become the Miami Marlins?
Wut |
Bout a year ago.
_________________
Martellus Bennet highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lP8fHN53t0 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ServantofYHWH
Joined: 25 Jan 2010
Posts: 8037
Location: Clutch City
|
| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Who do we target in free agency?
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
FAQ
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
