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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL 

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, twelve players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, one player is on the 15-DAY IL, and one player is on the 10-DAY IL

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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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Giants Are Mean to Cub Teenagers

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

The Giants combined two doubles, three singles, five walks, and an error to score seven runs in the first two innings, cruising to a 7-1 victory over the Cubs in AZ Instructional League action this afternoon at Indian School Park Field #2 in Scottsdale.  

LHP Christopher Pieters (signed as a 16-year old out of Curacao during the 2011 International Signing Period for a reported $350K) got the start for the Cubs, and could not throw strikes (33 pitches – only 11 strikes), allowing three runs on three walks and two hits (a single and a double) in the 1st inning.

RHP Alexander Santana (signed as a 16-year old out of the Dominican Republic in 2010) wasn’t any better in the 2nd inning, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits (two singles and a double) and two walks while throwing 34 pitches (only 16 strikes).

The other four Cub pitchers who took the hill today fared much better, throwing six innings of three-hit shutout ball with no walks and six strikeouts, but by that time the Giants had what proved to be an insurmountable lead.

The Cubs offense was mostly dormant, scoring their only run in the top of the 4th inning without the benefit of a hit.

Rubi Silva drew a lead-off walk and moved up to 2nd base when Dan Vogelbach reached base on a error, advanced to 3rd on a double play, and then scored on a Wild Pitch.

The Cubs are missing a number of players who started the AZIL schedule on the Active List, as 2011 1st round draft pick SS Javier Baez, 1B Rock Shoulders, OF Taiwan Easterling, 3B-1B Dustin Geiger, and C Rafael Lopez are out of action.

Easterling, Geiger, and Lopez suffered injuries (either groin, quad, hamstring, or calf) while running the bases and/or sliding last week, Shoulder suffered a torn meniscus in a base-running drill two days prior to AZIL Opening Day, and Baez has been shut-down with a sore arm for more than a week (exact nature and extent of his injury is unknown at this time).

Here is the abridged box score (Cubs players only):

LINEUP:
1. Zeke DeVoss, 2B: 0-4 (6-3, K, 5-3, K)
2a. Danny Lockhart, SS: 0-2 (6-3, 4-3, BB)
2b. Carlos Penalver, SS: 0-1 (F-7)
3. Rubi Silva, DH #1: 0-3 (K, BB, 4-3, K, R)
4. Dan Volgelbach, 1B: 1-4 (F-8, E-3, F-8, 2B)
5. Jeimer Candelario, 3B: 0-3 (6-3, 1-6-3 DP, P-2, BB)
6. Yaniel Cabezas, DH #2: 2-3 (1B, F-7, 1B, BB)
7a. Mark Malave, C: 0-1 (BB, E-4)
7b. Micah Gibbs, C: 0-1 (F-7)
8. Shawon Dunston, Jr, LF: 0-3 (F-7, L-3 DP, P-5)
9a. Jeffrey Baez, CF: 0-2 (5-3, P-2)
9b. Trey Martin, CF: 0-1 (F-9)
10. Garrett Schlecht, RF: 2-3 (1B, 4-3, 1B)

PITCHERS:
1. Christopher Pieters: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R (3 ER), 3 BB, 0 K, 33 pitches (11 strikes), 1/2 GO/FO
2. Alexander Santana: 1.0, 3 H, 4 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 34 pitches (16 strikes), 1/1 GO/FO
3. Starling Peralta: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 39 pitches (25 strikes), 0/5 GO/FO
4. Tayler Scott: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 GIDP, 10 pitches (9 strikes), 3/1 GO/FO
5. Jose Arias: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 16 pitches (10 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO
6. Andrew McKirahan: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 8 pitches (5 strikes), 1/1 GO/FO

ERRORS: 1
SS Danny Lockhart - E-6 (throwing error allowed batter to reach base safely – eventually scored unearned run)

CATCHERS DEFENSE
Mark Malave: 0-2 CS

ATTENDANCE: 31

WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80’s

Tags
Cubs Minor Leaguers
Dustin Geiger
Taiwan Easterling
Javier Baez
Rafael Lopez
Christopher Pieters
Alexander Santana
AZ Instructional League

Comments

Submitted by The Stick on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:23 pm

Kyler Burke seems to have some potential on the mound. Do the Cubs have to make a decision on adding him to the 40 man roster this offseason? What direction do you think they take going forward with him? Awesome stuff thanks AziPhil.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:15 am

Submitted by The Stick on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 8:23pm. Kyler Burke seems to have some potential on the mound. Do the Cubs have to make a decision on adding him to the 40 man roster this offseason? What direction do you think they take going forward with him? Awesome stuff thanks AziPhil. ==================================== THE STICK: Kyler Burke has been very impressive as a pitcher. He throws a 94 MPH fastball, a plus-curve, a change-up, and he is also now throwing a hard slider (a work in progress). I haven't thought about it a lot, but I might rate him a Cubs Top 20 prospect (as a pitcher) right now. Burke is eligible for selection in the Rule 5 Draft this year (December 2011), and he can be a Rule 55 Minor League Free-Agent ("Six-Year Minor League Free-Agent") after next season if he is not added to the Cubs 40-man roster by the 4th day following the conclusion of the 2012 World Series. I think the Cubs will probably take the chance that since he hasn't pitched above Boise he probably won't get selected in this year's Rule 5 Draft, but I doubt that they will allow him to walk away as a free-agent post-2012. So as long as he doesn't suffer some career-threatening injury in the meantime, I would expect him to be added to the 40-man roster post-2012 to keep him from being a minor league free-agent.

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:16 am

Interesting that they're deflecting some responsibility for the bad FA signings. I wonder how much of that is real and how much is them trying to build Theo's trade value.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:07 pm

Jackson hit .400 (10-for-25) with HR 2 2b 6r 3rbi 3bb sb. Beliveau 2g - 3ip 2h 0r 1bb 6k. Australia & Venezuela also advanced.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:47 pm

Cubs RHP Dillon Maples 89-92 today in instructs with poor command.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:05 pm

from Olney Current list of Baltimore GM candidates: Thad Levine, Josh Byrnes, J.P. Ricciardi, Tony LaCava, Gerry Hunsicker, Dan Jennings, maybe more. from Will Carroll Hearing one org is close to a decision on their GM, hope to name by the LCS/WS gap. and Arte says not necessarily looking for a GM with past experience, does imply that he's starting to listen to the analytical voices in the organization and could be part of the purge. http://www.ocregister.com/sports/moreno-321323-angels-years.html

Submitted by Hrubes20 on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:57 pm

Not a shock at all, really. It was only his 2nd appearance in instructs and I would wager that the Cubs are making some fairly substantial changes to his delivery. This usually causes an initial drop in velocity as the player adjusts and retrains his muscles. I just want him healthy and with a reworked delivery next spring.

Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:20 pm

Nice thing about the slow-paced Epstein affair, you get to read around a little bit. I'm beginning to like this guy Nick Cafardo from the Boston Globe. Funny little piece today, allegedly originating from a Starbucks near Wrigley. Cafardo also wrote this interesting longer article two days ago, which included, among other nuggets, an unsolicited testimonial by Omar Minaya for Ryne Sandberg.

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Submitted by crunch on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:43 pm

some team's fans get to be excited about people who play the game...we're in offseason 3-in-a-row of suit hunt. awesome. managers, hitting/pitching coaches, and GMs...oh my...which is going to fix the cubs this season? i think the team needs a new traveling secretary...then the wins will roll in. it'll be nice to be excited about something besides garza one day...maybe this offseason...maybe. well, kerry wood for cheap was pretty cool...but like marlon byrd coming relatively cheap, role players only fill roles...they don't carry, they support.

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Submitted by crunch on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:21 pm

hopefully, not carpenter, b.jackson, or cashner...or r.wells... hell, i'd rather mcnutty than any of those 4, even if mcnutty projects higher than r.wells...i just feel the cubs actually need r.wells. i could understand putting mcnutt in the list of "hope he doesn't go" though. wouldn't like to see vitters or golden go, but i'd consider it a lesser of many evils... it'd be nice if it's even less than any of these options.

Recent comments

  • crunch (view)

    happ, right hamstring tightness, day-to-day (hopefully 0 days).

    he will be reevaluated tomorrow.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I guess I'm not looking for that type of AB 

    Just a difference of opinion

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I don’t see Tauchman as a weak link in any position. He simply adds his value in a different way.

    I don’t know that we gain much by putting him in the outfield - Happ, Bellinger and Suzuki and Tauchman all field their positions well. If you’re looking for Taucnman’s kind of AB in a particular game I don’t see why it can’t come from DH.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Tauchman gets a pinch hit RBI single with a liner to RF. This is his spot. He's a solid 4th OF. But he isn't a DH. 

    He takes pitches. Useful. I still believe in having good hitters.

    You don't want your DH to be your weak link (other than your C maybe)

  • crunch (view)

    bit of a hot take here, but i'm gonna say it.

    the 2024 marlins don't seem to be good at doing baseballs.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Phil, will the call up for a double header restart that 15 days on assignment for a pitcher? Like will wesneski’s 15 days start yesterday, or if he’s the 27th man, will that mean 15 days from tomorrow?

    I hope that makes sense. It sounds clearer in my head.

  • Charlie (view)

    Tauchman obviously brings value to the roster as a 4th outfielder who can and should play frequently. Him appearing frequently at DH indicated that the team lacks a valuable DH. 

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Totally onboard with your thoughts concerning today’s lineup. Not sure about your take on Tauchman though.

    The guy typically doesn’t pound the ball out out of the park, and his BA is quite unimpressive. But he brings something unique to the table that the undisciplined batters of the past didn’t. He always provides a quality at bat and he makes the opposing pitcher work because he has a great eye for the zone and protects the plate with two strikes exceptionally well. In addition to making him a base runner more often than it seems through his walks, that kind of at bat wears a pitcher down both mentally and physically so that the other guys who may hit the ball harder are more apt to take advantage of subsequent mistakes and do their damage.

    I can’t remember a time when the Cubs valued this kind of contribution but this year they have a couple of guys doing it, with Happ being the other. It doesn’t make for gaudy stats but it definitely contributes to winning ball games. I do believe that’s why Tauchman has garnered so much playing time.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Miles Mastrobuoni cannot be recalled until he has spent at least ten days on optional assignment, unless he is recalled to replace a position player who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And for a pitcher it's 15 days on optional assignment before he can be recalled, unless he is replacing a pitcher who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, or Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And a pitcher (or a position player, but almost always it's a pitcher) can be recalled as the 27th man for a doubleheader regardless of how many days he has been on optional assignment, but then he must be sent back down again the next day. 

     

    That's why the Cubs had to wait as long as they did to send Jose Cuas down and recall Keegan Thompson. Thompson needed to spend the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he could be recalled (and he spent EXACTLY the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he was recalled). 

  • 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.

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