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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)   

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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
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 9 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 1 
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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I-Cubs' Summer Begins With Lake Stay

Submitted by Mike Wellman on

For the first time this season the best farm system in organized baseball comes to town as the suddenly first place Iowa Cubs scoot home from Omaha for a three-game set with the Memphis Redbirds that culminates with a pyrotechnic exclamation of patriotism on Independence Day Eve.

After an 0-6 stumble from the gate and falling to the nadir of nine games below .500 a couple of times during a soggy spring the I-Cubs have warmed and ripened with the coming of summer, playing at a .680 clip over their last 25 games to reach the .500 mark at 42-42.

This series with Memphis sets up as a showdown for the top spot in the PCL’s American North Division, if anyone cares. The visitors will arrive two games behind their hosts. A sweep would result in the teams swapping places in the standings but the chances for it are lessened by the return of uber-prospect Elvis Pres…er, Oscar Taveras to the DL last week after the recurrence of an ankle injury that’s nagged him all year.

Given the recent call-up of Brian Bogusevic and the twin fades of Josh (JV) Vitters and Brett (K) Jackson I suppose Junior Lake ranks as the local top prospect du jour. After 25 Triple A games and an even 100 AB’s Lake is hitting at a promising .320 clip though that rate has slowed to just .230 over his last 10 games. Random or not, the I-Cubs’ summer surge has coincided with Lake’s arrival. So far he’s logged 22 games at the hot corner and three in RF. Most of his eight errors have sprayed from a strong but erratic arm.

Here’s a nugget I panned from the team’s game notes prior to yesterday’s blanking at the hands of Omaha:

ATTENDANCE

Home Total......... 237,255 / 39 dates Average - 6,083

Road Total......... 237,276 / 39 dates Average - 6,084

 

That’s pretty close. If you pencil out the actual difference between the home/road averages it’s closer to .5 persons per game. I got to thinking that if I were counted every time I visit those averages might reverse. I’m still maybe half the man I used to be. So Wednesday night six of us are going through the turnstiles as paid admissions for the fireworks gala. It figures to be the biggest crowd of the year, what with, you know, first place on the line and all. Sometimes the bush leagues are the place to be.

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Comments

Submitted by springs on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:43 am

Logan Watkins seems like he has been hitting lately. How has he looked when you have been watching? Unlike Vitters and Jackson, he does seem to have a prospect pulse, even if only for a utility reserve/pinch hitter.

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:03 pm

Seems like Castro has been trouble hitting the fastball, of all things, for some reason, from what little I've been able to watch. Sometimes he just really swings at piss poor pitches, too, but I honestly think that can work itself out in his case, cuz I've seen him make adjustments.

Submitted by The Joe on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:01 pm

And in other Cub news, Brian Roberts has indeed just been activated just in time for the trading season.

Submitted by John Beasley on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:12 pm

If anyone is on Twitter and doesn't already follow Baseball's Best Fans, do it now. With the Cardinals-Angels series this week it's pure gold.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:36 pm

Witty says Cubs would just get pro-rated minimum in a deal (about $250K)...which if I understand this correctly, they'd be off the hook for anyway as long as he signed somehwere (if that's what he signed for of course).

so maybe they will get a player....otherwise I don't understand why the Cubs would bother.

Submitted by The E-Man on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:58 pm

Wow. MAtt Guerrier added would be like TWO Shawn Camps! What could be bad about that?

Submitted by QuietMan on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:19 pm

Kiley McDaniel‏@kileymcd ( National Baseball Analyst for Fox Sports ) Speculation on my part, but Cubs telling Clevenger to go home from stadium & wait for trade jives with midnight deal for needed Int'l pool $ Kiley McDaniel‏@kileymcd That said, Marmol/Dodgers sounds imminent & don't think LAD would dump int'l money unless its a bigger deal. Kiley McDaniel‏@kileymcd Just like that I'm told Marlins were one of a few teams on Steve Clevenger. MIA-CHC trade w/Int'l pool money involved makes tons of sense. Kiley McDaniel‏@kileymcd And the weird timing/wording of the initial Clevenger report makes a lot more sense if its a deal that can't happen for three more hours.

Submitted by Cubster on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:04 pm

Ah, Feel the love for Ned Colletti. Being better than something really dumb blog commentary on the possibility of Dodgers getting Marmol...
If Marmol does end up in Los Angeles, I won’t really like it, and neither will you. But I also can’t say that taking a flier on a DFA’d reliever is really that much more egregious than giving three-year deals to Guerrier and League in the first place, right? Unfortunately, “being better than something really dumb” isn’t the same thing as “actually being a good idea or worth the effort,” and that’s where I’m worried we end up here.
http://www.mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2013/07/01/report-its-getting…

Submitted by QuietMan on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:41 pm

Dave Kaplan on the radio saying there are 5 teams in on Marmol. So not a done deal with the Dodgers.

Submitted by QuietMan on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 07:54 pm

Clevenger was placed on the trading block within the last 24 hours after a disagreement with the Cubs over his medical situation, a source has confirmed to MLBDailyDish's Chris Cotillo. Clevenger, who was recently activated from the 60-day disabled list, asked for a second opinion on the injury (which he is entitled to as a 40-man roster player) within the last 24 hours and was immediately put on the trading block and told to pack up his gear. http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2013/7/1/4485138/cubs-trade-rumors-is-steve…

Submitted by Mike Wellman on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:42 am

gosh, clevenger v. cubs almost like a-rod v. yankees...starless i-cubs pad pcl lead!

Submitted by The E-Man on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:01 am

International NON-Signing Day So far I have heard nothing on any deals the Cubs are doing. Just the usual excellent suspects: Cards, Rangers, Red Sox...

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Submitted by The E-Man on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:23 am

Thanks. Here you go (BA, Ben Badler) In fact, it's not even clear how Mejia is allowed to be pitching here. MLB declared Mejia ineligible to sign until April 4. When MLB suspends a player or declares him ineligible to sign for one year, the player is not allowed to enter a team's Dominican complex. An MLB official said the league was aware that Mejia participated in the IPL game and that no violations took place, but there is no explanation why it's not a violation if he's not allowed to be at a team's academy. Regardless, Mejia has to be one of the biggest human beings on the island and his talent is clear. He was listed at 6-foot-7, 190 pounds at this time last year. Now the roster has him at 220, but he looks heavier with a thick lower half. Last year his fastball sat in the high-80s and scraped the low-90s. Today he's sitting at 91-93 mph and getting both lefties and righties to swing through a good-looking 77-79 mph changeup, with a solid 75-76 mph curveball as well. For a guy with Mejia's size, usually there are a lot of arms, legs, elbows and knees flying all over the place. His mechanics are fairly solid for someone with his length and he seems to have the athleticism to repeat his delivery.

Submitted by Cubster on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:55 pm

MLBTR/Roto's all over it... Keith Law of ESPN reports that the Orioles have acquired right-hander Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger from the Cubs in exchange for right-handers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop, and international bonus money. mlbtr... The Orioles sent international bonus slots 3 and 4 to the Cubs, according to the team. That should amount to an additional $388,100 for the Cubs, who had an international bonus pool of $4,557,200. This is the first MLB trade involving international bonus pool money. Orioles...Clevenger has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

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Submitted by springs on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:48 pm

Not overly exciting, but certainly more than I expected Feldman to provide when we signed him. Both Strop and Arrieta and good stuff, though control can be an issue for both. Assuming a good amount of international cash, this could be quite beneficial.

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Submitted by The E-Man on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:49 pm

Indeed Cubster - MLBTR the O's fans comments are pretty complimentary towards TheoCorp. The pool, money as you state is the key. This may enable them to sign one of the top Intl. prospects - for a one-year-pitching-over-his-head rental.

Submitted by Cubster on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:52 pm

who starts tonight in Feldman's spot...Vanilla Wafers? roto answers the question: Cubs recalled LHP Chris Rusin from Triple-A Iowa. He'll start Tuesday against the A's in place of Scott Feldman

Submitted by Mike Wellman on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:01 pm

rusin recently tossed i-cubs' first CG shutout in a decade; 2nd in pcl in bb/9 innings...efficiency expert?

Submitted by Cubster on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:08 pm

and mlbtr confirms... Marmol to LA for Guerrier. Now we have Shawn Camps even more evil twin? Not sure about why they gave up Int'l slot money though.
the Cubs announced they have acquired Matt Guerrier from the Dodgers for Carlos Marmol and Chicago's fourth international signing bonus slot. That slot is worth $209,700 in pool money. The Cubs acquired $388,100 in pool money from the Orioles minutes ago, so Chicago still adds $178,400 to their pool.

Submitted by Cubster on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:12 pm

Anyone who can figure out the reconfigured roster/pitching staff...please post. Added: Guerrier, Rusin Limbo: Arrieta, Strop Gone: Feldman, Sweeney Callup interuptus: Sappelt

Recent comments

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Walker was a complimentary piece who was well past his prime. Edmonds, Holliday, Ozzie Smith and a few others were good trades. Notably, they have almost always been quiet in the free agent market. But the fundamental workings of the organization were always based primarily upon the constant output of a well oiled minor league organization. That organization has ground to a halt. And when did that hard stop start to happen? Right at the beginning of the Goldschmidt/Arenado era, perpetuated by the Contreras signing, followed by the rotation purchases during the last offseason. The timing is undeniable and, in my mind, not coincidental.

    Again, we are all saying that player development became deemphasized. I’m just linking it directly to the recent trades and involvement in the free agent market. I don’t see how the two concepts can be decoupled.

  • Charlie (view)

    The Cards also traded for both Jim Edmonds and Larry Walker. It's the developing part that has fallen off. Of course, it could also be the case that there are no more Matt Carpenters left to pull out of the hat. 

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Cubs sign 28 yr old RHRP Daniel Missaki. He was in MiLB from his 17yr old to 19yr old years and did pretty well.
    He's been in Mexico and Japan the last four years and has done well also.
    He's supposedly Japanese and Brazilian.
    Interesting sign. We obviously need to RP in the system
    Injuries are mounting everywhere!!

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Sure, they made generally short term trades for established players to enhance what they already had or traded for players early enough in their careers that they were essentially Cardinals from the start. What they never did was to try to use the more established players as foundational cornerstones.

    Essentially we’re saying the same thing. They have given up on player development to the point that even their prospects that make it to the bigs flop so that they have to do things like buy most of their rotation and hope for the best.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    I don’t buy that. They had been doing that for years.

    They did it with Matt Holliday. They did it with John Lackey. They did it with Mark Mulder. They did it with Jason Heyward, who had a great year for them. I’m sure there’s more but those come to mind immediately.

    I attribute it more to a breakdown in what they’re doing in terms of development than a culture thing.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    They won those trades and sacrificed their culture. That’s exactly their problem.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    The other part that’s kind of crazy is they made two very high profile trades, one for Goldschmidt and one for Arenado, and they very clearly won those trades. They just haven’t been able to develop players the last handful of years the way they usually do.

    I guess the moral there is it’s hard to stay on top of your game and be good at what you do in perpetuity.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Marmol was extended at the beginning of the year. Two years I believe.

  • crunch (view)

    Jesse Rogers @JesseRogersESPN
    Craig Counsell doesn’t have a timetable for Cody Bellinger who technically has two cracked ribs on his right side. CT scan showed it today.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Thought it might have been David Peralta given the open 40 man spot and how PCA has played so far. 

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