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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
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

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

OPTIONED: 10 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2 
Seiya Suzuki, OF
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

15-DAY IL: 2
* Justin Steele, P  
Jameson Taillon, P 

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




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Dubois Always a Big Hit at Extended Spring Training

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Jason Dubois doubled and walked, scored a run, and drove-in another, but the EXST Angels rallied with a run in the 7th and another in the 8th to edge the EXST Cubs 5-4 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa this morning.

Dubois (on the AAA Iowa Cubs DL since April 21st with back spasms) played LF and got four Plate Appearances over the first six innings, striking out swinging in the 2nd, walking on a 3-2 pitch in the 3rd, ripping an RBI double off the LF fence in the 5th (and eventually scoring), and bouncing out 5-3 in the 6th. He is expected to rejoin the I-Cubs at Reno sometime this weekend.

18-year old Taiwanese INF Pin-Chieh Chen (hitting 345/419/382) saw his first action in the field since April 26th, playing 2B for six innings. Chen had been relegated to DH duty for the past couple of weeks while nursing a sore arm, but he looked just fine today (at least he did not appear to have any difficulty making all required throws).

While The Cubs and Angels were playing their game on Field #3, AA Tennessee LHP Casey Lambert (2009 TJS rehab) threw a two-inning simulated game on Field #1 and reported good results. Barring any setbacks, his next step will probably be to throw in an EXST game.

Yesterday was a Camp Day (no EXST game), and so Cubs Minor League Pitching Coordinator Mark Riggins took the opportuntity to spend some time working one-on-one with struggling RHP Chris Huseby on Field #4. In his one and only EXST appearance (before Riggins arrived), Huseby walked all four batters he faced on 16 pitches (no strikes).

Here is today's abridged box score (Cubs players only)

NOTE: LF Jason Dubois batted third in four of the first six innings, getting four Plate Appearances total in the game. Also, the game was extended one extra half-inning to allow Cubs RHP Tzu-An Wang to get his pre-scheduled work.

LINEUP:
X. Jason Dubois, LF: 1-3 (K, BB, 2B, 5-3, R, RBI)
1. Pin-Chieh Chen, 2B-DH: 1-4 (5-3, P-6, 1B, K, RBI)
2. Runey Davis, CF: 0-4 (F-8, F-8, F-9, F-9)
3. Jesus Morelli, RF: 1-4 (F-9, 2B, K, L-5, R)
4. Brandon May, 3B: 2-4 (F-9, 2B, F-9, 1B, R, RBI)
5. Albert Hernandez, 1B-LF: 1-4 (F-8, K, 3-1, 1B)
6a. Luis Flores, C: 1-1 (BB, 1B, RBI)
6b. Carlos Romero, C: 1-2 (1B, K)
7. Wes Darvill, SS: 1-3 (K, L-6, 2-3 SH, 1B, CS)
8a. Cody Shields, DH-LF: 1-3 (P-2, 1B, 1-3, R, 2 SB)
8b. Bobby Wagner, PH-1B: 0-1 (K)
9. Vismeldy Bieneme, DH-2B: 0-2 (BB, P-1, BB, K, SB)

PITCHERS:
1. Tarlandus Mitchell – 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 2/4 GO/FO, 59 pitches (29 strikes)
NOTE: Mitchell’s third inning was terminated (“rolled”) with two outs and runners at 1st & 3rd after Mitchell had thrown 26 pitches in the inning
2. Austin Kirk – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 4 K, 1 WP, 1/4 GO/FO, 39 pitches (23 strikes)
3. Hector Mayora – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 2/0 GO/FO, 25 pitches (13 strikes)
4. Jadel Mendez - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 1 WP, 1/1 GO/FO, 16 pitches (10 strikes)
5. Jesse Ginley - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/0 GO/FO, 13 pitches (7 strikes)
6. Tzu-An Wang - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 0/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (12 strikes)

ERRORS: (2)
1. C Luis Flores E-2 (errant throw into CF on pickoff attempt at 2nd base allowed runner to advance from 2nd to 3rd – did not score)
2. SS Wes Darvill E-6 (two-base throwing error allowed batter to reach 2nd base and runner on 2nd base to score unearned run)

CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Luis Flores: 1-2 CS, 1 E (see above)
Carlos Romero: 1-2 CS

ATTENDANCE: 5 (two Cub fans, one Angels fan on a bicycle, a woman on a cell-phone, and a dog on a leash)

WEATHER: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the 70’s

Tags
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Jason Dubois

Comments

Submitted by Rob G. on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 05:40 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page…
the Cubs must see what executives on other teams see -- namely, that "this guy hasn't pitched like a top-of-the-rotation starter for two years," pointed out one of the executives.
basically says no reliever for the cubs to trade for right now to move Z back and he'll be in the bullpen for awhile longer.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 05:37 pm

Submitted by Hagsag on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 4:25pm. Phil, have the Cubs had any future draft prospects at Fitch for workouts? =================================== HAGSAG: No. Other than 17+ year old international players (who can be signed at any time) and NDFA from the previous Rule 4 draft who are not attending college (who can be signed at any time up until one week before the next Rule 4 Draft), HS and college players who are eligible for selection in the next Rule 4 Draft (June Draft) cannot be worked-out by MLB clubs until one week prior to the draft. So we won't be seeing any HS or college players at Fitch Park until the week of May 31st (the last week of Extended Spring Training).

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 05:13 pm

the FLA bench in the NYM/FLA game are busy making fake binoculars out of paper gatoraide cups with the ends torn off and athletic tape. hanley's got a pair...others are making some... sigh...it's like watching an extra innings college game...or little league...same thing.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 05:52 pm

Today is Jeff Samardzija's 20th day on Optional Assignment to the minors in 2010, meaning he will definitely be out of minor league options in 2011. In addition to being out of minor league options in 2011, Samardzija will have a $2.8M guaranteed MLB salary and "no trade" rights, meaning he would have to give his permission before he could be traded or before he could be placed on Outright Assignment Waivers. So Samardzija will be essentially a Rule 5 player in 2011 in that he will have to remain on the Cubs 25-man roster for the entire season, unless he waives his NTC, in which case the Cubs could trade him or outright him to the minors. Otherwise the only way the Cubs would be able to remove The Shark from the 25-man roster and 40-man roster prior to the end of the 2011 season (when a club option or mutual option kicks-in, which would eliminate his NTC) is by Outright Release. And if the Cubs were to release Samardzija next season, they would be on the hook for Samardzija's entire 2011 salary ($2.8M), minus the MLB minimum salary (but that's only IF Samardzija is signed to a major league contract by another club). Micah Hoffpauir and Sam Fuld will also be out of minor league options next season among player with five or less years of MLB Service Time, along with the five who are already out of options (Jeff Baker, Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman, Koyie Hill, and Geovany Soto). And Jeff Gray will be out of options in 2011 if he spends at least four more days on Optional Assignment in 2010 (meaning if he is not recalled by next Monday).

Submitted by Jumbo on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:25 am

I was looking at Cot's and saw a couple things I wasn't aware of previously: Ramirez's no trade clause runs out after the 2010 season. Zambrano's option is only a player option if he is top 2 in 2011 Cy Young vote or top 4 in 2012. Dempster does not have a NTC Silva's contract guarantees him a suite on road trips (like Soriano) Samardzija get $3.5M next year and club option is for $6.5M (!) in 2012 Grabow money split is $2.7M this year and $4.8M (!!) next year Koyie Hill gets paid more than Soto $700k to $575k $103M committed to 2011 already, before arbitration eligible players: Theriot Marmol Fontenot Baker Marshall Guzman Gorzelanny Hill Soto $62.5M committed to 2012 (before arb eligible), mainly to Soriano, Zambrano, Dempster. Cot's has $6.5M listed for Samardzija - I'm assuming that this is an error and he has not caused one of his options to vest and guaranteed his spot on the 2012 roster

Submitted by Q-Ball on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:18 am

AZ PHIL: I am curious what your take is on Robinson Chirinos. I know he is a converted 2B, old for AA, and an impending Minor League FA....but he is also raking in AA. Is he considered a legit ML prospect (as a backup C perhaps)? What is the take on Wellington Castillo these days? Good arm, some pop, has trouble making contact...kind of like Henry Blanco redux, no? Good contract discussion, I love Cots. The only player we can really trade for salary relief is Carlos Silva, and amazingly, there might even be a few takers (if we foot some of the bill).

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:59 am

I usually suck at prognosticating but I said when the Cubs picked up Silva that if he gets his sinker working he'd be a good fit for Wrigley. I am still a little skeptical he'll stay this good all season, so his trade value is high for a few minutes maybe. I sure wish he'd lay off the fast food, though.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:45 am

Submitted by Q-Ball on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 7:18am. AZ PHIL: I am curious what your take is on Robinson Chirinos. I know he is a converted 2B, old for AA, and an impending Minor League FA....but he is also raking in AA. Is he considered a legit ML prospect (as a backup C perhaps)? What is the take on Wellington Castillo these days? Good arm, some pop, has trouble making contact...kind of like Henry Blanco redux, no? ============================================== Q-BALL: This is Robinson Chirinos' 10th season in the Cubs organization, and he has yet to get past AA. It's not unusual for very experienced minor league players (Brandon Sing was a good example) to dominate younger AA pitchers, so I wouldn't read too much into what Chirinos is doing at AA this year. Chirinos has failed to launch into AAA over the years, even though he has had oportunities to make the Iowa roster in Minor League Camp every year going back to 2007, but he just couldn't do it. I do know that the Cubs like Robinson Chirinos as as "Crash Davis" type mentor for the younger Latin players coming through the system, and that he will almost certainly remain with the Cubs as a coach or manager once his playing days are over. As for whether he is an MLB prospect, I would say probably not. However, it's always possible that if the stars align just right, he could get some MLB Service Time as a back-up C-IF at some point. As for Welington Castillo, as you may know I rated him as a Cubs Top 10 Prospect again last November, and I haven't changed my mind. Castillo is still raw (his receiving skills need work), but he is THE best throwing catcher in the organization, and he has legit HR power. He strikes out too much and doesn't take many walks, but he is an MLB prospect. He just turned 23 last month.

Submitted by The E-Man on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:33 am

From Witt: "Who's on third? The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the guy who impersonated Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin last winter to steal a truck from a dealership has been sentenced this week to six months in jail. Authorities are now said to be investigating the guy impersonating Aramis Ramirez trying to make off with more than $15 million of the Cubs' payroll."

Submitted by Rob G. on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:55 am

Theriot 4, Byrd 8, Lee 3, Nady 9, Ramirez 5, Soriano 7, Soto 2, Castro 6, Gorzelanny 1 lefty on the mound for Pirates

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 05:03 pm

Lineups like these make me wonder if Lou has ever spoken to a pitcher about lineup construction. I'm not going to pretend to personally know, but from watching it sure seems like pitchers are able to get into a grove a lot more easily when they only face guys batting from the same side of the batter's box.

Recent comments

  • Bill (view)

    A good rule of thumb is that if you trade a near-ready high ceiling prospect, you should get at least two far-away high ceiling prospects in return.  Like all rules-of-thumb, it depends upon the specific circumstances, but certainly, we weren't going to get Busch for either prospect alone.

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Right on schedule, just read an article in Baseball America entitled "10 MLB Prospects Outside The Top 100 Who Have Our Attention".  Zyhir Hope was one of the prospects featured. It stated that he's "one of the biggest arrow-up sleeper prospects in the lower levels right now."

     

    Not sharing to be negative about the trade, getting a top 100 prospect who is MLB ready should carry a heavy prospect cost.  But man, Dodger sure are good at identifying and developing young talent. Andrew Friedman seems to have successfully merged Ray's development with Yankees financial might to create a juggernaut of an organization.  

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    I suspect Brown will spend some time in the bullpen due to inning restrictions.  Pitched only 93 innings last year and career high is 104 innings in 2022.  I would expect them to be cautious with a young player with his injury history.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I wanted Almonte gone last week, but that was before Merryweather went down and Little got demoted. Almonte in his last 5 appearances has gone 4.1 IP with no ER or Runs. NO hits, 3 BBs and 8 SO. He did hit 96 with his 2S FB in AZ on Tues.
    I don't see Jed waiving him when we have injuries all over and guys with options that can be sent down.
    I probably won't like the move Jed makes, but he can't play the "let's hope no one wants his 1.7mil remaining deal and we can hide him in Iowa" card.
    That's why I think the current Bullpen stays as is and Wicks goes to Iowa.
    I don't like that, but that's the fix I see.
    We'll find out soon enough!!!

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Teheran minor league deal is done, per MLB.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Based on Phil’s sound analysis it sounds like a no brainer for Almonte to be placed on waivers as today’s roster move. We shall see.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    I suspect Counsell/Hottovy will use the piggy-back extensively, with Taillon and Hendricks pitching as the "pig" (and with a very short leash) and some combo of Wicks, Brown, and Wesneski (whichever two do not start) as the "backers."  

    Keep in mind that Keegan Thompson has a minor league option available, and if Yency Almonte is not outrighted by 4/26 he cannot be sent to the minors without his consent after that date. Almonte is out of minor league options, so I am talking about him getting outrighted to the minors if he is not claimed off waivers, and if he is claimed off waivers, the Cubs save the pro-rated portion of his $1.9M salary, which helps lower the Cubs 2024 AAV.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Totally agree. The 26 man roster very rarely consists of the 13 best position players and 13 best pitchers.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Based on what Jed has done in the past, I’d say the plan is to

    -give Hendricks another few starts
    -give Taillon some runway ot get his season underway

    -Mix and match in the bullpen and see what sticks

    Jed usually doesn’t do a whole lot of waiver wire plays in-season, at least early in the season. He only reallly did that after he blew up the rosters in 21 and 22 because they needed bodies (guys like Schwindel, Fargas, etc).

    I think he’s a little handcuffed by a full 40 man in that he can’t really maneuver much with giving anyone showing ability at AAA (R Thompson/ Sanders/ Edwards etc). Brewer has the most tenuous grip there, and we will see what kind of chance he gets. Other than his spot, there isn’t a ton of 40 man wiggle room.

    I’m very curious to see what happens with Brown now that Taillon returns. Bullpen? Wicks to Iowa? 

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Pro teams have to play their "big money" guys if they are healthy and not "locker room" issues.
    The Cubs wanted to deal JHey off well before they bought him out. They just didn't want to pay him to play for someone else for that long. Jed did give him 20+mil to play for LAD last yr.
    Jed might also let Kyle walk at some point this year. Similar scenario to JHey, except Jed thought Kyle was going to be good/solid in '24!!
    You'd think Smyly is in the same book as well. Same with Neris (he's a 1yr vet RP, so he's not really in this convo too much).
    That's ~35mil between those three and those three are going to get opportunities until at least late June) over younger guys even if their performance is "iffy".
    But, Jed is going to play Taillon a lot. They have to try and justify that contract and hope a veteran works out.
    So, Taillon, Imanaga, and Hendricks are locks for the rest of April and probably May.
    Assad, Brown and Wicks handle the last spots until Steele is ready.
    Now, you're question has real merit when Steele comes back. That will interesting if Brown is still good and Hendricks is still bad. But Taillon is entirely safe as long as he's healthy.

    And the bullpen moves were "money" based as well. Smyly has actually been okay. But he hasn't been clearly better than Little. Little had one bad outing. But Smyly makes 9mil. If they needed another RHRP and one of Little and Smyly had to go, it was going to Little. But that doesn't mean Smyly is one of the best 13 arms for the team. 

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