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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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Cubs Sale Done Just in Time for Trade Deadline

Submitted by Rob G. on

UPDATE: Bruce Levine has some pretty good info and runs down the steps for the sale to become official.The most important paragraph for those concerned with the 2009 season:

A source close to the sale told me that the Ricketts family will be able to direct -- in an off-the-record capacity -- chairman Crane Kenney and general manager Jim Hendry in what they would expect for the future as far as trades and acquisitions by the trading deadline. In other words, Ricketts will be able to direct Hendry as to whether he can spend more money for the 2009 season.

 Of course, the headline is a bit of a misnomer, as the owners probably won't vote on it until August and a bankruptcy judge has to approve it as well. That being said, it appears the two sides have finally agreed for just a little less than $900M. Whether the Ricketts can or will allow for the Cubs to take on any salary to endear themselves to some of the fans remains a question mark. The Cubs two biggest needs would probably be bullpen help and a left-handed hitting second basemen(and a psychiatrist for our left fielder). I can only think of one left-handed hitting second basemen that might be available and that's Felipe Lopez and that's just a waste of time. They could seek out a right-handed hitting second sacker (that sounds dirty), but that would pretty much ruin the Cubs carefully laid offseason plans that helped get them into this mess. If they do decide to bite the bullet on that, I think guys like Freddy Sanchez, Aaron Hill or Dan Uggla could possibly be had.

Either way, for those of us in the speculating and crazy-ass rumors business, it'll keep the interest-level high through July 31st.

Three roster moves a coming before the game tonight as well with Aramis Ramirez, Reed Johnson and Angel Guzman due back from rehab assignments.

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Comments

Submitted by jacos on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:52 am

So how does this work? Can Ricketts make baseball decisions and have it go through Zell? Does he need the MLB owner vote to do baseball decisions? Or do they just do it under the table?

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:06 pm

anyone catch if he was a player pick or chosen by Manuel and MLB? thanks in advance...

Submitted by The E-Man on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:28 pm

"Either way, for those of us in the speculating and crazy-ass rumors business, it'll keep the interest-level high through July 31st." Thanks ROB G! Always a great source of debate here at TCR. The psychiatrist is a great idea. We have two OFers and a pitcher that could surely benefit.

Submitted by Q-Ball on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:54 pm

Roster Moves: I'm surprised noone is talking about the impending roster moves. Who do you think is out? Who would you send down? Who I think is going: Sam Fuld Andres Blanco (or maybe Jake Fox, because Lou can't get him ABs? I would like him to stay though) Samardzija, though I could see Kevin Hart going down Or maybe Hart and Shark BOTH go down, leaving more position players. Our bullpen hasn't been taxed in terms of innings much lately. EDIT: Apparently Daily Herald article says Blanco and Baker stay for sure, and mentions Fox, Hoff, Fontenot, and Fuld as possibilities. While of that list Fontenot is most in need of a trip to AAA, I think the Daily Herald doesn't understand that Fonty and Hoff would have to clear waivers to make the trip. Unlike Cotts, neither of them would make it through.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:06 pm

Roster Moves: I'm surprised noone is talking about the impending roster moves. Who do you think is out? Who would you send down?

It's been covered ad nauseum in the last 3-4 threads, including the post on Friday.

Fonty and Hoff do not need to clear waivers to be optioned. Well techincally Fontenot would have to clear optional assignment waivers, but that's more of a formality because if a team puts a claim in, the Cubs can revoke it.

Problem with dropping Fontenot is that it leaves the team with just three middle infielders meaning Lou can't pinch-hit or substitute much.

Hart and Fuld are most definitely gone, they could go with 11 pitchers and drop Samardzija....but my guess it they option Hoffpauir. Fox can play one more position, possibly two if you count catcher, and is a better hitter.

 

Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:28 pm

If Lou liked Blanco better than Fontenot, wouldn't Blanco, not Fontenot, have been playing against the Brewers? Lou said the other day that Fontenot just needs to get his average in the 250-260 range with some power, and he'd be fine. Fontenot proceeded to raise his average 16 points. Sorry, guys, he's in the Cubs' plans. Blanco will probably clear waivers. Other teams already have middle infielders who can play defense. Not that I don't think Blanco's a keeper, but not at the expense of Fontenot/Hoffpauir.

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Submitted by Ahone Ahtwo Ahthree on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:54 pm

They should DL Sorryano with "anxiety disorder" and a strained clitoris. Did you see him lollygagging on the misplayed ball by Cameron in the 2nd inning yesterday? If he's busting it out of the box, he is standing on second with no problems. The only explanations I would accept as a manager for him not getting to second is that he is hurt or has some mental issues, and either way, that is a trip to the DL in my book. He looks like he is hurting to me, and playing hurt, while admirable, is not helping the team... If he is just lollygagging because he can, I'd sit him down for a while if I were Lou. Being in a dismal, 2-month slump is bad enough, but when you sprinkle in a lack of effort here and there on offense and defense, that is shameful...

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Submitted by Ahone Ahtwo Ahthree on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:55 pm

I'm not attacking anyone, dude - clean out your ears! It was a joke in bad taste. I'm glad to see you are such a champion for Sorryano and women. I hope you are putting that energy to good use! I've seen the conversations about politics here - they get quite ugly and personal, just like everywhere else. It is hard to talk politics without interjecting one's own personal slant, and that opens it up to be a vicious debate, since everyone thinks their own views are better than everyone else's and are quick to judge. You know what I'm talking about, right big?

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Submitted by Ahone Ahtwo Ahthree on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:11 pm

This is really hard to answer without sounding like a tool, since you will most likely twist things around, but I'll give it a try... Playing like a woman in a game full of men is a negative to me. I'm assuming women have tried out for baseball teams over the years and have not made it to the highest level because they simply don't play as well as men do with the way the rules are set up. That's not to say it will never happen, but there has to be a reason why there are no women in MLB. I don't feel like this is a sexist statement - just a fact. Again, for one joke in bad taste, I am a sexist? I'll let you talk to my wife and see if she thinks I am sexist. She knows me a hell of a lot better than you do...

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Submitted by Doug Dascenzo on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:01 am

Seriously? People say some of the most ridiculous stuff on here, but you get all fired up about someone calling a guy a pussy? Get over it. Granted, it's good to keep the talk mostly to baseball, but let's not go overboard on the PC nonsense. It's a phrase. If I say someone's a "dick" it's not derogatory towards men, it's just a commonly understood phrase that means: "Slang - A person, especially a man, regarded as mean or contemptible." You know, as in, "Hey, that guy who keeps trying to stir shit up by saying people who use the term 'pussy' are sexist is a real dick." And, along the same lines, "pussy" is just a commonly used term that means: "Slang A man regarded as weak, timid, or unmanly." It doesn't mean you're sexist or ignorant or whatever. I don't know if you're related to Susan B. Anthony or what, but pick another cause to harp on for awhile. Oh, and FWIW, I asked my wife and she said anyone who gets that worked up about this type of nonsense should grow a pair.

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Submitted by big_lowitzki on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:52 am

Seriously? People say some of the most ridiculous stuff on here, but you get all fired up about someone calling a guy a pussy? Get over it. I get "fired up" (which is interesting, considering those of you defending it are much more "fired up" than I am) about things that are sexist (or racist, or homophobic, etc.). Sorry you don't like it. Sure... it is a phrase that many people use. It is slang. And it is very much rooted in sexism. You may not like that, but it is true. Just because something is a "phrase" doesn't mean that it is acceptable. I don't know if you're related to Susan B. Anthony or what, but pick another cause to harp on for awhile. No thanks. And the whole "locker room" or "male audience" thing is a joke. Just because this is a baseball blog predominantly made up of men does not mean that we should say sexist comments. That is kind of like saying something like "we are a bunch of white people, so it is okay to say derogatory things about people of color."

Submitted by navigator on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:48 pm

Ricketts will be able to direct Hendry as to whether he can spend more money for the 2009 season He needs to fire Hendry, not hand him the checkbook.

Submitted by artskoe on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:21 pm

Now, now, Nav, let's not be so negative only 2.5 games out of first and after 2 playoff appearances. It appears, at least in Wrigley, the fire is back (fire are back?) and the boys love Lou now that the trade deadline is near, so hold your peace. For now.

Submitted by Little Nate Lewis on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:42 am

Sure... it is a phrase that many people use. It is slang. And it is very much rooted in sexism. You may not like that, but it is true. Just because something is a "phrase" doesn't mean that it is acceptable. Context and intent are relevant Big. The comment was not made on a women's rights website, thereby suggesting that the intent was clearly to ridicule and incite. The comment, made in the context of a male-dominated Chicago Cubs blog, was merely intended to imply that the Chicago Cubs left fielder is soft. If you can't comprehend the distinguishing features between those two scenarios, then I am sorry, but most middle-of-the road individuals on the "sexism" issue are clearly able to do so. As for your contention that the reference was sexist merely because the phrase "is rooted in sexism," I am unable to turn on a rap song without hearing the n-word a few dozen times. This phrase is obviously "rooted in racism," but in the context of a rap song, the usage is clearly not intended to be racist toward African-Americans. Context and intent..... words can have different meanings at different times. Groundbreaking stuff....

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Submitted by big_lowitzki on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:56 am

Context and intent are relevant Big. I would argue that the context doesn't change the discussion in this instance. The comment is sexist in nature - whether on a women's rights website or on a male-dominated Chicago Cubs blog. I don't think that sexism is okay just because this is a male-dominated baseball forum. As for intent, I think it does matter, but I would also say that intent is very difficult to determine. But just because the intent was not to disparage women doesn't mean that the comment isn't sexist. As for your contention that the reference was sexist merely because the phrase "is rooted in sexism," I am unable to turn on a rap song without hearing the n-word a few dozen times. This phrase is obviously "rooted in racism," but in the context of a rap song, the usage is clearly not intended to be racist toward African-Americans. These are two significantly different situations. The use of the n-word is different. First, you won't find many blacks that are okay with whites using the n-word. Second, in many ways blacks have attempted to "take back" or "co-opt" the n-word as their own, taking away the racist power behind the word. The same cannot be said about a male making a sexist comment. The use of female terms to attack men in a derogatory way is in no way trying to co-opt hateful language. Look - I am not saying that Ahone hates women, and is a sexist. And I apologize for the comment about being ignorant. But I do believe that words matter. And I do believe that using female terminology to attack a male is sexist.

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:55 am

"First, you won't find many blacks that are okay with whites using the n-word." Actually, that's not true. If used in the proper context and pronounced correctly, it's not considered a big deal. Blacks use the word both as a term of endearment, and as an insult, depending on situation. The urban speak that popularized the word pronounces it with an 'uh' ending, which is different from the 'er' ending. The use of that word, and the 'Stop black on black crime' bumper stickers are two of my personal pet peeves. Imagine the shit storm if Quentin Tarrentino called out Spike Lee for using the 'cr' word in one of his movies, or if people started driving around with 'Stop white on white crime' bumper stickers.

Recent comments

  • 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.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    The issue is the Cubs are 11-7 and have been on the road for 12 of those 18.  We should be at least 13-5, maybe 14-4. Jed isn't feeling any pressure to play anyone he doesn't see fit.
    But Canario on the bench, Morel not at 3B for Madrigal and Wisdom in RF wasn't what I thought would happen in this series.
    I was hoping for Morel at 3B, Canario in RF, Wisdom at DH and Madrigal as a pinch hitter or late replacement.
    Maybe Madrigal starts 1 game against the three LHSP for Miami.
    I'm thinking Canario goes back to Iowa on Sunday night for Mastrobuoni after the Miami LHers are gone.
    Canario needs ABs in Iowa and not bench time in MLB.
    With Seiya out for a while Wisdom is safe unless his SOs are just overwhelmingly bad.

    My real issue with the lineup isn't Madrigal. I'm not a fan, but I've given up on that one.
    It's Tauchman getting a large number of ABs as the de factor DH and everyday player.
    I didn't realize that was going to be the case.
    We need a better LH DH. PCA or ONKC need to force the issue in about a month.
    But, even if they do so, Jed doesn't have to change anything if the Cubs stay a few over .500!!!

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Totally depends on the team and the player involved. If your team’s philosophy is to pay huge dollars to bet on the future performance of past stars in order to win championships then, yes, all of the factors you mentioned are important.

    If on the other hand, if the team’s primary focus is to identify and develop future stars in an effort to win a championship, and you’re a young player looking to establish yourself as a star, that’s a fit too. Otherwise your buried within your own organization.

    Your comment about bringing up Canario for the purposes of sitting him illustrates perfectly the dangers of rewarding a non-performing, highly paid player over a hungry young prospect, like Canario, who is perpetually without a roster spot except as an insurance call up, but too good to trade. Totally disincentivizing the performance of the prospect and likely diminishing it.

    Sticking it to your prospects and providing lousy baseball to your fans, the consumers and source of revenue for your sport, solely so that the next free agent gamble finds your team to be a comfortable landing spot even if he sucks? I suppose  that makes sense to some teams but it’s definitely not the way I want to see my team run.

    Once again, DJL, our differences in philosophy emerge!

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    That’s just kinda how it works though, for every team. No team plays their best guys all the time. No team is comprising of their best 26 even removing injuries.

    When baseball became a business, like REALLY a business, it became important to keep some of the vets happy, which in turn keeps agents happy and keeps the team with a good reputation among players and agents. No one wants to play for a team that has a bad reputation in the same way no one wants to work for a company that has a bad rep.

    Don’t get me wrong, I hate it too. But there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

    On that topic, I find it silly the Cubs brought up Canario to sit as much as he has. He’s going to get Velazquez’d, and it’s a shame.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Of course, McKinstry runs circles around $25 million man Javier Baez on that Tigers team. Guess who gets more playing time?

    But I digress…

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Seems like Jed was trying to corner the market on mediocre infielders with last names starting with "M" in acquiring Madrigal, Mastroboney and Zach McKinstry.  

     

    At least he hasn't given any of them a Bote-esque extension.  

  • Childersb3 (view)

    AZ Phil:
    Rookie ball (ACL) starts on May 4th. Do yo think Ramon and Rosario (maybe Delgado) stay in Mesa for the month of May, then go to MB if all goes "solid"?
     

  • crunch (view)

    masterboney is a luxury on a team that has multiple, capable options for 2nd, SS, and 3rd without him around.  i don't hate the guy, but if madrigal is sticking around then masterboney is expendable.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I THINK I agree with that decision. They committed to Wicks as a starter and, while he hasn’t been stellar I don’t think he’s been bad enough to undo that commitment.

    That said, Wesneski’s performance last night dictates he be the next righty up.

    Quite the dilemma. They have many good options, particularly in relief, but not many great ones. And complicating the situation is that the pitchers being paid the most are by and large performing the worst - or in Taillon’s case, at least to this point, not at all.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Wesneski and Mastrobuoni to Iowa

    Taillon and Wisdom up

    Wesneski can't pitch for a couple of days after the 4 IP from last night. But Jed picked Wicks over Wesneski.

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