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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL 

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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Brewers Drive Cubs (and AZ Phil) to Drink

Submitted by Arizona Phil on
The Brewers Arizona Instructional League team took advantage of five errors, two passed balls, and three wild pitches, en route to a 7-4 victory over the Cubs AZ Instructional League team at Maryvale Sports Complex Field #7 (AKA "Paul Molitor Field") in Phoenix this afternoon. (The "Big Stadium" at Maryvale was pre-booked for the championship game of some national senior league baseball tournament, so the Brewers and Cubs had to play their game down on the "Lower 40"). Here is today's abridged box score (Cubs players only): LINEUP: 1. Leon Johnson, CF (0-3, R, BB, K) 2. Tony Thomas, 2B (1-3, R, BB) 3. Steve Clevenger, 1B (1-3, RBI, BB) 4. Tyler Colvin, DH #1 (1-4, RBI, 2B, BB, K) 5A. Brandon Guyer, DH #2 (0-2, RBI, HBP, K) 5B. Gian Guzman, PH (0-1, K) 6A. Josh Donaldson, C (2-2, R, 2 2B, BB) 6B. Carlos Perez, C (1-1) 7A. Josh Vitters, 3B (1-3, GIDP) 7B. Jovan Rosa, PH (0-1, K) 8. Jonathan Wyatt, LF (0-4, RBI, GIDP, K) 9. Darwin Barney, SS (1-2, R, BB) 10. Cliff Andersen, RF (1-3, 2B, K) NOTE: Brewers permitted Colvin to take an additional AB between Vitters and Wyatt in 6th inning. PITCHERS: 1. Dumas Garcia: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 1 WP (36 pitches, including 31 pitches in 2nd inning) 2. Jose Ceda: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 1 WP (29 pitches, fastball topped out at 98 MPH) 3. Matt Maradeo: 2.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP (34 pitches) 4. Stephen Vento: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K (18 pitches) 5. Mark Pawelek: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (10 pitches) 6. Rafael Cova: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K (20 pitches) ERRORS: Josh Donaldson - 3 (one overthrow trying to throw out base-stealer at 2nd base allowing runner to advance to 3rd, one overthrow trying to pick runner off 1st base allowing runer to advance to 2nd, and one overthrow trying to throw out runner trying to advance from 2nd to 3rd base after play at the plate allowing runner to score). Jose Ceda - 1 (fumbled throw back from catcher between pitches, then leisurely walked over and picked up the ball as the runner scored from 3rd base). Leon Johnson - 1 (overthrew 2nd base trying to throw out runner attempting to stretch single into double, allowing runner to advance to 3rd). CATCHERS DEFENSE: Josh Donaldson: 0-3 CS, 2 PB, 3 ERRORS (see above) Carlos Perez: 0-2 CS ATTENDANCE: 9

Comments

Submitted by Wes on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 10:02 pm

Teach them Cubbery while they're still young. Atta way, player development department.

Submitted by Dave_in_Pittsburgh on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 10:43 pm

new rule Phil, for every game attended by less than ten, we want a list of names.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 10:49 pm

jacos — October 12, 2007 @ 7:54 pm Do they sell beer at these games? I couldn’t imagine watching them sober. ============================= JACOS: It's BYOB. There are no concessions, no scorecards, no PA announcer, no music, no "first-pitch" thrown out by somebody you've never heard of, no between-innings contests. and no 7th inning stretch at Instructional League games. The games start whenever the umpires show up. And then it's just baseball. Sometimes the baseball isn't very good, but it is all baseball all the time.

Submitted by George Altman on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 10:30 pm

AZ Phil, As long as it's baseball, that's all that matters. I wish I still lived there and we could hang out at a few of these games..........go to Vito's for pizza and refreshments afterwards.

Submitted by Transmission on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:16 am

And completely and totally OT, but Rotoworld teaches me that the Rockies have a 25 year old 3Bman in AA whose name is Christian Colonel. I so hope they play "Onward, Christian Soldier" whenever he comes up to the plate. If a Rockie gets hurt in the playoffs, I hope he's eligible to join their crusade for the championship. I hear his improved defense this year has been a real revelation.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:18 am

Andy — October 12, 2007 @ 10:03 pm and do you pay to get in? Or is there any “in”? ============================ ANDY: There is no charge to attend the Instructional League games. The gates are open, you just walk right in. The AFL games, however, are like regular games. Sort of. Like, you have to pay to get in, and there is a PA announcer and between-innings music, and there is a concession stand (only one, though, and the menu is very limited). The big difference between an AFL game and a "regular" minor league game is about 1/3 of the "fans" are scouts. And when they do the 7th inning stretch and play a tape of "Teke Me Out to the Ball Game," nobody sings. And it's VERY quiet during game. All you can hear are the click of stop watches and the scouts' pens writing.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:18 am

The Real Neal — October 13, 2007 @ 12:53 am What’s Leon Johnson’s hitting problem, the curvy pitches? ============================= REAL NEAL: Yes.

Submitted by jacos on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:43 am

Sounds cool, Phil. You should have a guess the attendance game when you do your reports.

Submitted by Virginia Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:42 am

Re Lou's "more athletic" comment quoted in the schedule thread yesterday: If Pie plays more and Patterson replaces Floyd on the roster, that's more athletic. At some point next season they may envision Colvin taking Jones's roster spot. Given Jones's age, arm and baserunning propensities, that's more athletic. Fuld is athletic but it's hard to see where he fits in.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:44 am

Thanks AZ Phil. If we use the official MLB attendance policy the Instructional league games would all have the same attendance, zero.

Submitted by Ryno on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:15 am

Are you serious about the attendance numbers? I always see something like 12 or in this case 9. I keep thinking it's a joke of some sort that I don't get. Is this open to the public?

Submitted by Carlos Rubi on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:47 am

Trans?

Submitted by chifan3887 on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:19 pm

"Would have to think that the Cubs will be one of them." Mrs. Schilling is is a melnomia survivor and cant be in the sun for long and does like to be at all of Curt's starts. So that might take the Cubs off his list, even though I would love to have him. I know when he was the with that one Phoenix team they rolled keep the roof closed for all of his starts. I imagine the Cubs could use their alloted night games at home for Schilling starts. Though I honestly cant see him not signing with the Phillies. His off-season home is in the Philly area and that team is closer to a World Series than we are.

Submitted by jacos on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:33 pm

Or she could work at the Skybox. Like I said with his ego and healthy historical perspective the Cubs would be a perfect fit. That said I don't know if I want him.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:48 pm

There is also the small detail about money. I am sure he doesnt want a pay cut from the 13 million he made last year. Also either he or Z would have to give up 38. Though There would probably be a clause for in his contract saying the team has to fit the bill for what Z wants in exchange for the number.

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:55 pm

"His off-season home is in the Philly area and that team is closer to a World Series than we are." Not really.

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:57 pm

"Also either he or Z would have to give up 38." I doubt that would an issue in signing him.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:12 pm

a soon to be 41 year old 4.00era curt schilling that's given up more hits than IP for the past 3 years and couldnt make a full season this year? isnt there a better way to gamble 15+m?

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:25 pm

btw, the only plus i can see to having schilling around is he is an active historian of the game unlike any in recent memory. he's probably got more intimate in-game action, pre-game action, and post-game action on his own personal video than Fox has in their vaults. i just hope he actually manages to edit it all down into a respectable multi-volume piece one day. btw, i dont give the whole schilling thing a chance in hell, but i was surprised when soriano came aboard so who knows... still, think the bat upgrade is a bit more pressing to the club and they've got tradable parts to work with in excess.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:27 pm

Ryno — October 13, 2007 @ 10:15 am Are you serious about the attendance numbers? I always see something like 12 or in this case 9. I keep thinking it’s a joke of some sort that I don’t get. Is this open to the public? ========================= RYNO: The AZ Instructional League consists of what are essentially minor league all-star teams, the games are open to the public, they are free, and those are the correct attendance figures.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:29 pm

you got a better idea of a pitcher to bring in? His ERA's the last 2 years were better than Ted Lilly's last 2 years in Toronto (or at any point) and he may gave up a few too many hits but more than makes up for it by almost never walking anybody. I'll take 1.25 WHIP and assume it'll go down a bit by the NL move. And an almost 4 ERA in the AL isn't too bad I'd say, ERA+ numbers of 118 and 116 the last 2 years. (Quick sidenote, the league ERA was actually higher in the NL this year than the AL by .01) It's free agency, you're going to overspend a bit, for the name, the veteran moxie and the playoff reputation but that's the nature of free agency.

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:31 pm

"a soon to be 41 year old 4.00era curt schilling that’s given up more hits than IP for the past 3 years and couldnt make a full season this year?" 4.00? no. under 4.00 in every year but one since 1994. Sure his hits are up but his K/BB ratio this year was almost 5 to 1. Worth the risk.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:33 pm

Rory — October 13, 2007 @ 10:51 am AZPhil - if you had to pick just one CF for the Cubs CF who would it be? Fuld or Pie ================================ RORY: Felix Pie, but only because Pie has so much potential. But I like Sam Fuld very much, too. Fuld could probably play CF and hit lead-off for a few MLB clubs right now. He's a real instigator. But if he remains with the Cubs, he would probably never be more than the 4th OF (LF-CF-RF-PR).

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:39 pm

Navin — October 13, 2007 @ 11:50 am Ouch, hope this is an aberration defensively for Donaldson. =============================== NAVIN: I'm not sure it's an aberration. Hopefully he can remain a catcher, because he would have tremendous value as a power-hitting catcher. But it's his bat that will get him to the big leagues. He has more HR power than any player in the Cubs farm system, and he's a dangerous hitter under any circumstances. Personally, I believe he will (as happened with Paul Konerko) end up getting moved from catcher to 1B, making him the heir-apparent to Derrek Lee after Lee's contract expires following the 2010 season.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:00 pm

"you got a better idea of a pitcher to bring in?" yeah, no one. let marshall take the #5 slot...hart's in the mix if marshall's inept...there's also mr. gallagher as a backup. i just dont see the need unless they wanna flip marshall+??? for someone like reteria or some mlb-ready RF'r type who's got some pop. not calling it impossible, i just dont think entering a bidding for for a SP in this market isnt a good idea when its not a pressing need.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:04 pm

"4.00? no. under 4.00 in every year but one since 1994. Sure his hits are up but his K/BB ratio this year was almost 5 to 1. Worth the risk." well, he's gonna be 41...he has had 1 full season in the last 3 seasons...he did have an ERA in the 5.60's 3 years ago where he only played 1/2 season...he's a 6 inning pitcher now...and while he's still not walking guys they are hitting him a lot better. there's a lot of risk there...he's been an injury concern his entire career and now he's 41 without his strikeout dominance and isnt exactly in great shape.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:06 pm

"not calling it impossible, i just dont think entering a bidding for for a SP in this market isnt a good idea when its not a pressing need." bidding war... market is a... proofreading #1

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:07 pm

I'll take what we can get. If he gets hurt you start Gallagher or Hart. But Schilling, when healthy, is very effective and would be a great #4.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:11 pm

Well, there are a couple of things I have learned over the last few years, and one of them is starting pitching is always a pressing need. The places to upgrade are Short, Right Field, Center Field, Closer and Starter. It's unlikely that we will upgrade in center. There's not too many obvious moves at short or right. That leaves pitching.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:21 pm

given that ATL has/should/could shopping renteria SS isnt out of the realm and RF isnt out of reach of trade or FA. while i wouldnt bitch about snagging schilling i dont think its a pressing need...and while i'd take schilling over 2 of the guys in the cubs 5 i dont think you can count on him at this point in his career with the type of $$ it'd take to get him.

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:25 pm

"the type of $$ it’d take to get him." It's not your money. Now if you want to say that the 1 year deal for 15 mil or whatever would keep us from getting someone else we could really use, well, then you have an argument. But a one year deal? No biggie.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 10:29 pm

schilling 07 isnt schilling 01...hell, he's not even schilling 06. i dont know why this guy interests too many cubs fans given his performance this season, especially. he's losing velocity across the board and while he's a great pitcher i wouldnt feel too great about having a 41 year old schilling who is NOT nolan ryan. schilling's body isnt the type you get by going into the gym 5 times a week. i think there's more to be gained from upgrading RF and/or SS than anything involving schilling in the rotation.

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  • crunch (view)

    happ, right hamstring tightness, day-to-day (hopefully 0 days).

    he will be reevaluated tomorrow.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I guess I'm not looking for that type of AB 

    Just a difference of opinion

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I don’t see Tauchman as a weak link in any position. He simply adds his value in a different way.

    I don’t know that we gain much by putting him in the outfield - Happ, Bellinger and Suzuki and Tauchman all field their positions well. If you’re looking for Taucnman’s kind of AB in a particular game I don’t see why it can’t come from DH.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Tauchman gets a pinch hit RBI single with a liner to RF. This is his spot. He's a solid 4th OF. But he isn't a DH. 

    He takes pitches. Useful. I still believe in having good hitters.

    You don't want your DH to be your weak link (other than your C maybe)

  • crunch (view)

    bit of a hot take here, but i'm gonna say it.

    the 2024 marlins don't seem to be good at doing baseballs.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Phil, will the call up for a double header restart that 15 days on assignment for a pitcher? Like will wesneski’s 15 days start yesterday, or if he’s the 27th man, will that mean 15 days from tomorrow?

    I hope that makes sense. It sounds clearer in my head.

  • Charlie (view)

    Tauchman obviously brings value to the roster as a 4th outfielder who can and should play frequently. Him appearing frequently at DH indicated that the team lacks a valuable DH. 

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Totally onboard with your thoughts concerning today’s lineup. Not sure about your take on Tauchman though.

    The guy typically doesn’t pound the ball out out of the park, and his BA is quite unimpressive. But he brings something unique to the table that the undisciplined batters of the past didn’t. He always provides a quality at bat and he makes the opposing pitcher work because he has a great eye for the zone and protects the plate with two strikes exceptionally well. In addition to making him a base runner more often than it seems through his walks, that kind of at bat wears a pitcher down both mentally and physically so that the other guys who may hit the ball harder are more apt to take advantage of subsequent mistakes and do their damage.

    I can’t remember a time when the Cubs valued this kind of contribution but this year they have a couple of guys doing it, with Happ being the other. It doesn’t make for gaudy stats but it definitely contributes to winning ball games. I do believe that’s why Tauchman has garnered so much playing time.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Miles Mastrobuoni cannot be recalled until he has spent at least ten days on optional assignment, unless he is recalled to replace a position player who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And for a pitcher it's 15 days on optional assignment before he can be recalled, unless he is replacing a pitcher who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, or Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And a pitcher (or a position player, but almost always it's a pitcher) can be recalled as the 27th man for a doubleheader regardless of how many days he has been on optional assignment, but then he must be sent back down again the next day. 

     

    That's why the Cubs had to wait as long as they did to send Jose Cuas down and recall Keegan Thompson. Thompson needed to spend the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he could be recalled (and he spent EXACTLY the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he was recalled). 

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Indeed they do TJW!

    For the record I’m not in favor of solely building a team through paying big to free agents. But I’m also of the mind that when you develop really good players, get them signed to extensions that buy out a couple years of free agency, including with team options. And supplement the home grown players with free agent splashes or using excess prospects to trade for stars under team control for a few years. Sort of what Atlanta does, basically. Everyone talks about the dodgers but I feel that Atlanta is the peak organization at the current moment.

    That said, the constant roster churn is very Rays- ish. What they do is incredible, but it’s extremely hard to do which is why they’re the only ones frequently successful that employ that strategy. I definitely do not want to see a large market team like ours follow that model closely. But I don’t think free agent frenzies is always the answer. It’s really only the Dodgers that play in that realm. I could see an argument for the Mets too. The Yankees don’t really operate like that anymore since the elder Steinbrenner passed. Though I would say the reigning champions built a good deal of that team through free agent spending.

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