Christmas In August
Submitted by Rob G. on Sun, 08/20/2006 - 1:18pm
UPDATE: Here's the press release from cubs.com. It doesn't say anything about the Cubs sending cash the Tigers way which means there's some millions freed up for next year.
According to Len on the WGN broadcast, TCR whipping boy Neifi Perez has been dealt to the Detroit Tigers for 22 minor league old catcher Chris Robinson.
Robinson was a third round selection of the Tigers in the 2005 draft and made the Florida State League All-Star team this year. And he's a U of I boy to boot which I'm sure will make many Cubs fans happy. Here's a quick blurb via tigstown.com:
He controls pitching staffs well, and provides a calming influence during games. His receiving skills are only average, but he works diligently to try and improve them. Robinsonís arm is very strong, with a quick release, and very good foot work.Offensively he doesn't sound like much now, a line drive stroke that hasn't translated into much power. His numbers at Hi-A Lakeland for the year were: 288/338/367 with 1 HR, 47 RBI, 72 K, 25 BB in 319 AB's. As for Neifi, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Good riddance! I really don't want to spend another moment on his worthlessness. Good luck Tigers, you'll need it. AZ PHIL: Cubs minor league managers, coaches, and players have had a chance to get a good look at Chris Robinson the past two seasons, what with Chris playing last year in the Midwest League at West Michigan and this year in the FSL at Lakeland. A little more on Chris Robinson: DEFENSE: Chris Robinson's defensive stats compared to other catchers in Cubs organization (thru 8/19): AT LAKELAND Chris Robinson 32-126 CS (25%) - 7 E, 16 PB CUBS: Michael Barrett 21-104 CS (20%) ñ 5 E, 9 PB Henry Blanco 12-26 CS (46%) - 1 E, 1 PB IOWA: Geovany Soto 32-118 CS (28%) ñ 8 E, 3 PB Jose Reyes 24-65 CS (37%) - 2 E, 3 PB Casey Kopitzke 9-22 CS (41%) ñ 0 E, 2 PB WEST TENN: Jake Fox 29-98 CS (30%) ñ 7 E, 19 PB Tony Richie 14-46 CS (30%) - 1 E, 2 PB DAYTONA: Jake Muyco 49-99 CS (49%) ñ 8 E, 6 PB Alan Rick 13-50 CS (26%) ñ 0 E, 8 PB PEORIA: Mark Reed 32-82 CS (39%) ñ 3 E, 3 PB Blake Lalli 6-24 CS (25%) ñ 3 E, 4 PB Olin Wick 1-5 CS (20%) ñ 1 PB, 1 E BOISE: Matt Canepa 5-37 CS (14%) ñ 3 E, 9 PB Mario Mercedes 10-29 CS (34%) - 2 E, 5 PB Adam Hackstedt 9-14 CS (64%) ñ 0 E, 3 PB Welington Castillo 0-2 CS (0%) - 0 E, 2 PB MESA: Carlos T. Perez 16-48 CS (33%) - 5 E, 4 PB Cory Vanderhook 18-36 CS (50%) ñ 0 E, 2 PB Blake Parker 4-6 CS (67%) ñ 1 E, 3 PB Robinson's defensive numbers are very similar to those of Jake Fox, except Fox has a slightly better CS % while Robinson has three fewer passed balls. But both clearly have significant defensive shortcomings. However, Fox's defensive problems are a bit more tolerable because he profiles as a power-hitting middle-of-the-order run producer type, while Robinson is more of a "singles hitter." OFFENSE: Robinson does not hit home runs, but he does hit doubles. He also doesn't walk much ("Welcome to the Cubs!") and he strikes out about once in every five PA. After struggling at the plate through the first three months of the season, Robinson has been on fire in July & August: JULY-AUGUST 29 GAMES 36-104 (.346) .370 OBP .451 SLG .821 OPS 0 HR & 19 RBI 11 2B 4 BB 19 K Robinson will probably share catching duties the last few days of the 2006 season with Jake Muyco at Daytona. Muyco is an excellent defensive catcher and is one of the best "catch & throw" guys in all of minor league baseball. Muyco's problem is that he is a lousy hitter. Maybe they can help each other improve in the areas where they are deficient. Otherwise, I would expect Robinson or Muyco (but probably not both) to move up to AA in 2007, with the other remaining at Daytona to share catching duties with lefty-hitter Mark Reed (who will almost certainly move up from Peoria to Daytona next season). In summary, Chris Robinson does not appear at this point to have the combination of offensive & defensive skills to be a #1 catcher. Hopefully he will continue his hot hotting into the 2007 season and work hard to improve his defense.
Comments
Dusty must be in the dumps
ITS ABOUT FRICKIN TIME!!!!!!
This explains why Neifi
This redeems the entire
twinscubsfandon: "This
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Is Ronny trying to make us
Does anybody else get the
Bye-bye, my hero. We'll
I don't think it redeems the
It looks like Hendry may
I don't know about you guys
Robinson is only 22 btw.
cedeno playing a slick SS
so the cubs trade neifi and
no one's fully addressed the
If more than $1 million was
Dusty wept.
yeah 22 years old, math is
"so the cubs trade neifi and
I think it would be wise for
believe so slack.
Fully agree with the Cedeno
"He's a legitimate everyday
So did the Tiger's totally
billybucks: Odd to move
I can't think of another
I hate to lose but today's
"Until we see a current
So now we can see if Theriot
Hendry says it's nice to
Robinson has been hitting
I'm as glad Neifi is gone as
This is so classic. You see
if you can play SS/2nd/3rd
Thank you, dear Lord. Freddy
Chad, I'll be rooting for
David Geiser: Cesar Izturis
In this F'ed up season,
Neifi has been around this
"Crunch and Chad and Manny T
Neifi is a role player, one
Will Neifi bat second?
hey chad, I know he's been
http://www.usatoday.com/sport
Crunch, I'm guessing that
scooterÆ what's with the
I think, perhaps, Crunch has
Good news from the
E-man, it's a gimmick that
"My only assertion in that
I'm scouring the internet
"The Cubs will save about
that's just where im coming
Yet people in baseball
"but wow, what does Hendry
Somewhere in a corner Manny
Is it me or is Neifi the
Great Trade by
sorry for the double
Here is Callis view on the
The Red Sox blew the game
no worries mandel about the
As a Sox fan, I feel no
"If it wasn't for the Cubs,
Chad, You seem to have
a little trouble in paradise
Marc you missed the point.
hairston flopped,
how long are they gonna keep
"'why' in this article is
epat adds to his 1:4 (HR)
"Whooping boy"?
368 Sign, Neifi has had a
btw, Trib says cubs home
OK, I'll be the first to say
Crunch: i do believe that
its a pretty bad flow if
The "Why is Neifi playing
Chad: Marc you missed the
Wow, I see Ponson has pretty
Glavine may be done for the
"Good luck Tigers, I hope
This is the best day in at
Hendry is a god!! Only
Oh yeah, does this mean
I was really
Why all the Neifi hate?
Right on, Sweet Lou. As I
I believe most of the
You can't hate a player
It's always interesting to
Ok, I'll bite. Neifi's
What are the chances of the
TOTALLY MADE UP. You have
With Neifi, as with pretty
After 45 years of watching
What did people here think
I don't think people hated
Tito, typical La Russa.
Recent Deadline
David Geiser: Izturis makes
Who is replacing the mighty
guessing that they will call
Tito, you of course, are not
Usa Today
2 virtual dollars on wade
I was really
That USA Today article is
What did people here think
Usa Today
He hit .302 with RISP, .438
I think the fact that the
My point in bringing up
Re: LaRussa I was elated to
USA Today- Always an
The guy put together 900 PAs
5m bucks isnt really too
I agree, with Crunch. Or
That's just like you crunch
hah. blah blah blah rant
personally, i'd love to see
Does Soriano have enough arm
Now all Hendry has to do is
"Anyways there's few ways of
Neifi DFA'd by the Tigers
Yes Bogey, and also MLK
Chicago has made great
The irony is that one of the
The Onion's take on the NL
#129- "the Southside
chicago sports fans are
"chicago sports fans are
I laughed my ass off when I
Sure, I feel bad for Dusty,
Man, that USA today piece
Dear god, Abreu saw 127
"Dear god, Abreu saw 127
Neifi Perez traded !!!
Racism is wrong. Sending
How many PA's was that? If
Does anyone know if NEifi
Yeah, seeing 5.08 pitches an
well if you saw him,
"for the ob% 2nd slot
carlos guillen, who's
I'm glad to see so many
Last summer I went to my
Hey Mr. Schilling, can I ask
Dusty does not deserve hate
From the USA Today article:
Re: the Red Sox Looks like
A lot of baseball people
For the record, I don't like
"Why not Theriot?" Because
"PA at around 4.25. 300 more
God, Manny you just wont let
for the ob% 2nd slot
MikeC- I wish the Cubs took
Ever stop to consider that
"Monroe in 54 AB's for some
Chad- Or that maybe Hendry
Ever stop to consider that
As a breather from the
Bleeding Blue: "Yeah,
What about Dave Owen, the
Yeah, Hendry said that as a