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39 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (one slot is open), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL and one player has been DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT (DFA)   

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and eight players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, three players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players is on the 10-DAY IL

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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Hector Neris 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 3
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P   

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

DFA: 1 
Garrett Cooper, 1B 
 




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2011 Cubs Draft Ticker Tracker - Day One

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

ROUND 1 (9): Javier Baez, SS (Arlington Country Day School - Jacksonville, FL)
R/R, 6'1, 205, 18 years old
COMMENT: Rated by Baseball America as the best HS hitter in the draft... Hit .771 with 64 hits, 22 HR, 20 doubles, 52 RBIs and just three K in 2011... Very aggressive hitter with plus bat-speed and plus raw-power... Above-average arm but just barely average range for SS... Figures to eventually outgrow SS and move to another position (most likely 3B)... Emotional player on the field... Signed NLI with Jacksonville U...

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:23 pm

Buzz from the scout.com chat: 4:09 [Comment From Tim Tim: ] Do the Cubs take Lindor if he is there at 9? Seems the way things 4:10 Frankie Piliere: I haven't heard that but Cubs playing it super close to the vest as usual Monday June 6, 2011 4:10 Frankie Piliere: As I say that, some good buzz comes in on those same Cubs.... 4:11 Frankie Piliere: Buzz: Cubs are going "way off the board" with their pick. Not exactly a surprised given last year but makes my job impossible trying to figure it out. 4:13 [Comment From Gammy Gammy: ] The Cubs are taking Vogelbach or Cron... Monday June 6, 2011 4:13 Gammy 4:13 Frankie Piliere: At this point, I can't say no to that http://sbb.scout.com/2/1077197.html Would anyone be surprised?

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Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:08 pm

another update on Speck-gate According to multiple international directors, Major League Baseball sent teams a memo on Saturday at 10 p.m. E.T. to inform them that Garcia Speck is eligible for the draft. Garcia, a 21-year-old who is 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, is represented by Los Angeles-based agent Gus Dominguez, who scouts said had scheduled a workout for Garcia Speck to be seen on Saturday, June 11 at Pierce Junior College. Multiple international directors expressed frustration that MLB would declare a Cuban defector draft-eligible on such short notice, suggesting that the player likely already has a deal in place with a team. Others added that they would be elated if another team used a high draft pick on Garcia Speck, who struggled with his control in Cuba.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:46 pm

Cubs selected RHP Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt) out of Smyrna HS - Smyrna, TN in 27th round of 2008 draft but he did not sign. So with so many obvious choices now off the board, it would not surprise me if the Cubs draft Gray again, like they have done in the past with Andrew Cashner, Marquez Smith, and Sam Fuld.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:58 pm

http://sbb.scout.com/2/1077071.html Baez is athletic, fast, has versatility in the field, and most importantly has a plus bat with plus power potential. He has star quality at the plate, and if he can stick at a premium position his value will continue to rise. Defensively not there as a SS, but could easily move to 3b or OF and link says catcher even a possibility. http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=275154 While Baez’ offensive potential intrigues scouts the most, he has impressive defensive tools, as well, that enable him to play a number of positions. He plays shortstop for his high-school team, but spent last summer primarily at third base due to his thicker build and 6.9-second speed in the 60. The temptation may exist for the team that drafts Baez to install him at third base, given the tremendous offensive contribution he could make at that position, but Baez has solid shortstop actions, good first-step quickness, nice balance on the run and plenty of arm strength. Another position that has intrigued scouts is catcher, and Baez tried his hand at there briefly at the East Coast Professional Showcase last August.

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Submitted by springs on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:33 pm

I like him better than Lindor, but Starling has more power, better speed, better defense and possible the farthest opposite (to the positive side) in attitude. I hoped that the Cubs would get Starling...when he wasn't available, I was hoping for a pitcher. ESPN stated (paraphrasing) that he swings for the fences on every pitch and his ability to hit for average will be dependent on his ability to cut down his swing when needed. Doesn't sound like a very stable guy, not sure how coachable (maybe he has just had bad coaching, though his coach is his legal guardian) and really is more just quick bat speed and raw power than anything else. Here is the ESPN quote: At the plate Baez unleashes on every pitch with a max-effort swing that, when he squares a ball up, produces loud, hard contact. He doesn't shorten up or ever use another approach beyond "swing with all you've got," and he can get too power-happy and start to swing uphill. He still projects to hit for plus power, but the potential to hit for average will depend on his willingness to cut down his swing when needed

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Submitted by springs on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:06 pm

Stories of 500 foot home run shots in ESPN's story about him. He hit .481 and hit a homer every 6 ABs. Not sure how that is considered a "worse hitter" or someone who "cannot hit". No scouting story at all says he can't hit. You are just making that up to make a point that Baez is a better hitter now, something that is likely not true. More importantly, every report had Starling rated higher than Baez. Starling has more talent, a higher ceiling and an attitude that makes reaching that ceiling more likely. You are looking at this through Cub-colored glasses if you prefer Baez to Starling. The comparison to Harvey is funny...Starling is significantly more talented. But because you want to make that comparison, I'll say he is similar to Ken Griffey Jr. Comparisons are both invalid, but it appears that you thought you justified your point with this comparison, so I might as well justify mine with Junior.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:28 pm

How many losses in a row before the firings start? I say 0-fer road trip (which would be 12 in a row I think) would at least get a pitching or hitting coach fired.

Submitted by Cubster on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:34 pm

Playing blake dewitt in lf is a firable offense...replacing Soriano's bat with a singles hitter is akin to replacing DLee with Neifi, and DeWitt's defense is a good comp with....um, Alf. What's next...Koyie Hill in LF?

Submitted by Cubster on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:48 pm

It will be hard for his (Baez) defense to be worse than what aram's is these days Someone on mlb radio (not Grant Paulson), XM, said his hitting reminded him of manram in his hs days.

Submitted by Paul Noce on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:48 pm

I'm knocking the Cubs and not Baez, but really, what odds does a high school hitter drafted in the 1st round by the Cubs have to even sip coffee in the majors? 10%?

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:16 pm

baez HS numbers/blurb from TSN: "SS JAVIER BAEZ, Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville). His numbers this season were staggering—22 home runs, .771 batting average, 64 hits, 20 doubles, 52 RBIs and just three strikeouts. "A lot of guys—and I respect them for that—challenged him," ACD coach Ron Dickerson says." ...a quick check by me of recent stats from the region put it on par with a lot of HS programs where guys batting .500-.600 isn't too uncommon for top 10 performers. .771 is pretty hardcore in this area...or any area. .463 with 13hr in 2009 as a soph. (8bb/5k/93pa)

Submitted by The Joe on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 06:42 am

I guess it's all about perspective: "He's got two different swings," Wilken said. "He really lets it out at times, and then he's got a good two-strike approach." Wilken and other Cubs scouts were impressed when they met with Baez last week in Sebring, Fla. "He's a very quiet young man off the field, very fiery on the field," Wilken said. "He's more of a student-type young man. He's confident, but it's silent confidence. He doesn't mince his words. You're going to get straight answers. There's not going to be a lot of verbiage in between." http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110606&content_id=20…

Submitted by Old and Blue on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 06:43 am

FWIW, and I don't think I saw anyone mention this but could be wrong, I saw somewhere yesterday that Baez got good grades. This shows a little discipline of the good kind, and leads me to think we may not be looking at character issues with the "fiery" disposition but just a hard nosed player.

Submitted by Jace on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 06:35 am

Feeling good about the Cubs' 1st rounder? The Rays have already drafted 10 players... Now that is one way to fortify your farm system... (seems like the ONLY way)...

Submitted by jacos on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 06:46 am

Understatement of the year- RT @Buster_ESPN: There is no more ineffective group of veteran players, in terms of leadership and matching production to dollars, than those of the Cubs.

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  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Childersb3: Miguel Cruz walked six in 1.2 IP in his last start, so I guess he is improving. Wilme Mora also walked six in one of his appearances a week or two ago, and one or two others have walked five. I don't know what would be the most I have ever seen a pitcher throw in a game out here, because the manager / pitching coach usually gets the pitcher out of the game if it gets too ridiculous. 

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    Zeglin is 24 yrs old. Pitched well at Long Beach St in '23 and well in some Indy Ball.

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  • Childersb3 (view)

    25 in Attendance!!!

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

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  • crunch (view)

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