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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full) 

28 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and twelve players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors. 

Last updated 3-26-2024
 
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PITCHERS: 15
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Jose Cuas
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Caleb Kilian
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Julian Merryweather
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
* Justin Steele
Jameson Taillon
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

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

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Ben Brown, P 
Alexander Canario, OF 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Keegan Thompson, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

 



 

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There's not much in Cubs news or even anecdotes to pass on at this time. Rosenthal had a video report that Jon Lester's Boston teammates believe he'll sign with the Cubs, but that'll have as much weight as a feather this offseason. The Tigers may be down another pitcher in Justin Verlander, and I wonder if Edwin Jackson would be of any interest. The Cubs would probably have to pay a lot of salary and get little in return, but worth a phone call probably. As for the current team, Operation Draft Pick is moving along nicely...currently in the 4th spot (which will actually be the 5th spot in the draft because of the Astros extra pick). It's a tight race with 45 games to go and with Alcantara, Hendricks and Baez out there with something to prove, I expect them to drift farther back than closer to a #1 pick.

By now you've all heard the unfortunate news of Robin Williams committing suicide. I tend to not get too wrapped up in celebrity deaths as plenty of non-famous people die each day that probably do a lot more good in this world than the celebrity royalty that our society likes to elevate. That being said, Williams seemed like a genuine good guy and certainly someone's work that I grew up watching a lot of...his equally impressive comedy work versus some excellent dramatic turns was always fascinating to me. And I had some worn out VHS copies of copies of "Dead Poet's Society" and "Good Morning Vietnam" that I could probably recite on a good day. The real tragedy here of course is that someone so full of life and laughs and so eager to please, was so sad and hurt behind closed doors. Sadly, a situation and feeling I'm all too familiar with over the last few years. Don't fear, this isn't a cry for help, but a reminder; “Let us be kind, one to another, for most of us are fighting a hard battle.”

Comments

looks like just one missed start for Verlander fwiw...

Tigers fans breathe sigh of relief?

novel idea, same lineup

Coghlan, Baez, Rizzo, Castro, Valbuena, Alcantara, Ruggiano, Castillo, Hendricks

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In reply to by jacos

yes, spend if you got it. spend the hell out of it. not spending it doesn't mean you gain some competitive advantage. there's a difference between the phillies/cardinals and astros/a's given similar constraints...and it's not money. can a GM/front office win and restock quality kids? ...whether it's trading or international signing or draft/singing... getting a slew of top round picks and being able to trade away 3/4 of everyone you sign in the off-season because you're tanking is one thing...successfully rebuilding your way out of it is another...and maintaining a fluid system that allows talent to flow (whether you use money or not) is what matters to all but a few teams (NYY/LAD, currently).

MLB is apparently too cool to post highlights from Hendrick's performance (any of them). I guess strikeouts are more important than being good.

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In reply to by Ryno

He's making it difficult for TheoCorp but I think they'll stick to the original plan for reasons explained better by others regarding service time and especially because I think they are liking him as a third baseman, so reps. If they want to give Olt some at bats, then they'll definitely wait till the beginning of the year on Bryant I think, and see if they can move Olt off season if he brings the good club upstairs.

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In reply to by Ryno

Mike Olt's BABIP in 2014 was .147 before he was sent to Iowa. If his BABIP is adjusted to the MLB average, he would have (should have) been hitting 214/288/439, which is still not great, but it's probably good enough to play 3B for the 2014 Cubs (or maybe even for a few other clubs), especially with his outstanding HR power and solid defense at 3B.   

Cubster I'm afraid you are 3/44 on this one. Look up about 8 posts! Still it's a good article so a reminder never hurts!

Recent comments

  • crunch (view)

    ...and a madrigal "non-error" leads to a sac fly for a tie game.  nice.

    having a ball clank off your glove, but still getting it count as a hit because it was hit hard is a nice stats gift.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    For sure. This lineup isn’t exactly stacked as is, and subbing out a Cooper or even a Tauchman for Madrigal won’t do it any favors.

  • crunch (view)

    the ESPN bottom graphic taking up 1/8th of the screen sucks.

    i only use ESPN during baseball season and i'm forced to watch a baseball broadcast designed to be broadcast in sports bars and betting parlors where the news/scores of other games is as important as what you're actually tuned in to watch.

  • crunch (view)

    morel triple to start the season....yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    LHP Blake Weiman appears to have been the last cut from the AAA Iowa roster. He is with the Tennessee group at Minor League Camp.

     

  • crunch (view)

    bruce bochy is hobbling rather badly for a guy who's had 2 hip replacements.  his gait is extremely wonky taking the lineup card to the ump.

  • crunch (view)

    yeah, for me this isn't about who's better at 3rd.  it's madrigal, period.  for me it's about who's not hitting in the lineup because madrigal is in the lineup.

    occasional play at 3rd for madrigal, okay.  going with the steele/ground-ball matchup...meh, but okay, whatever.

    seeing madrigal get significant starting time...no thanks.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Yeah I am very disappointed Madrigal is starting. He has no business as a starter. He is AAA insurance, a back up at best. Sure his defense looks fine because he plays far enough in that his noodle arm isn’t totally exposed. It comes at the cost of 3B range.

    He’s garbage, and a team serious about winning would NOT have him starting opening day.

  • crunch (view)

    in other news, it took 3 PA before a.rizzo got his 1st HBP of the season.

  • Eric S (view)

    With two home runs (so far) and 5 rbi today … clearly Nick Martini is the straw that stirs the Reds drink 😳