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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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Cubs Blank Angels at Diablo Park

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Jhonny Pereda roped an RBI single, doubled, and walked, Roney Alcala doubled twice and drove-in a run, and LHSP Jose Paulino hurled five innings of shutout ball with an 11/0 GO/FO and combined with three relievers to toss a five-hit shutout, as the Cubs blanked the Angels 4-0 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning on Field #7 at Diablo Park in Tempe, AZ.

Chris Denorfia (on Cubs MLB 15-day DL with a strained hamstring) continued his EXST rehab today, playing left field for all nine innings and getting four AB. He drilled line-drive singles in each of his first two PA, then walked his third time up, and flied out to the warning track in left in his fourth and final AB, Denorfia was running the bases at full-tilt and he made a nice running catch in left (although he had to wait until Jose Paulino left the game to do it, because Paulino was a "ground-ball machine" today).

The plan at present is for Denorfia to remain at Extended Spring Training through Saturday, but actually he looks to be 100% right now.

Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only):


CUBS LINEUP:
1. Shawon Dunston Jr, DH #1: 1-4 (1B, P-5, 4-6 FC, F-8, R)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIFTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER 
2. Chris Denorfia, LF: 2-3 (1B, 1B, BB, F-7)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIFTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
3a. Ricardo Marcano, RF: 1-3 (4-6-3 DP, 5-4 FC, 1B, R)
3b. Danny Gutierrez, RF: 0-1 (BB, 4-3, R)
4. Roney Alcala, 1B: 2-5 (F-8, 2B, 6-3 DP, 2B, F-7, RBI)
5. Varonex Cuevas, 3B: 1-2 (1B, BB, BB, P-6, R, CS)
6. Jhonny Pereda, C-DH: 2-2 (2B, 1B, BB, RBI)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FOURTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
7. Calvin Graves, CF: 1-3 (1B, 6-3, 6-3, BB, RBI, CS)
8. Carlos Jimenez, 2B: 0-3 (BB, F-8, P-4, P-4, SB)
9. Andruw Monasterio, SS: 0-3 (K, HBP, F-9, 6-U FC) 
10a. Yohan Matos, DH #2: 0-2 (K, F-9)
10b. Erick Castillo, C: 0-1 (BB, F-7, PO) 

CUBS PITCHERS: 
1. Jose Paulino: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP, 1 GIDP, 11/0 GO/FO, 72 pitches (44 strikes) 
2. Alexander Santana: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/FO, 27 pitches (15 strikes) 
3. Dillon Maples: 1.0 IP, 1 H,. 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 GIDP, 2/0 GO/FO, 11 pitches (6 strikes) 
4. Greyfer Eregua: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 0/3 GO/FO, 10 pitches (5 strikes) 

CUBS ERRORS: NONE 

CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE: 
Jhonny Pereda: 0-1 CS 

WEATHER: Sunny and a bit breezy with temperatures 100+ 

ATTENDANCE: 8 

Tags
Cubs Extended Spring Training
Chris Denorfia
Jose Paulino
Jhonny Pereda
Roney Alcala

Comments

Submitted by Old and Blue on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 06:53 pm

Could someone explain to me the function of a first base coach? I don't see him brushing the bag off to keep it clean. He doesn't seem to be wearing a glove to protect the umpire from hit balls. And he clearly isn't supposed to advise rookie players who are on first on how to approach second whilst down by three runs in the ninth.

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:11 am

But seriously, I am confused about the role of the first base coach. If it isn't to advise a runner in game situations, what is the role? Ask about the family? Inquire about the player's romantic interludes? See if the kid wants kids when he grows up?

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:44 am

* Are you as excited about the Republican primaries as I am? * What would happen if all the Kardashians changed gender? * Are the Chinese using stolen technology to build all those islands? * Will baseball players be replaced by robots after the Singularity?

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Submitted by Tito on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:25 am

I coach first base for my son's team (first and second graders). I have to tell nearly every kid every single time they get to first when to run and when not to. And then they run anyway. I would imagine by the time a players makes it to MLB, they already know what to do and a first base coach reminding him to make sure to actually look where you're running wouldn't be necessary.

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Submitted by WISCGRAD on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:06 am

Well, first base coaches remind runners of a lot of things they probably go over in pre-game. This guy has a quick move (they sometimes have stop watches and will tell players specific times if they request). He throws over a lot. He likes to break the rubber when he is coming set and throw over, so watch for that. Remember the catcher likes to throw behind the runner at first, especially with a right-handed batter up. They have a shift on so watch line drives more closely because a hit that might ordinarily fall in might be caught. Right fielder is well off the line so you can get to 3B on a hit to his left. Etc. Who knows what happened with Russell there. Very frustrating. 

Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 06:07 pm

Almora with three hits tonight, raising his BA to .258, which is higher than Buxton's or Sano's on the other team (Chattanooga). [Disregard the snarky comment about the Twin prospects, who have much better numbers aside from BA.]

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Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:50 am

Almora's minor-league numbers are starting to remind me of those of Josh Vitters, although with slightly fewer strikeouts and less power. A lot of contact but not enough hard contact, and too many pitches swung at. It might be fixable--who knows?--but meanwhile there's a bunch of new outfielders climbing the ladder. I'm just glad we traded for Russell, who was drafted five spots later than Almora and could have appeared in one of those missed-draft-pick slide shows wearing a photoshopped Cub cap.

Submitted by QuietMan on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:30 am

Corey Black ‏@CblackCHC Oppp dang well yes now that it's out I'm now in the bullpen. Excited for this new task. Same game same concept.

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:33 am

Well, either way I imagine Baez is on his way back. This is going to work out either really well, or really bad. I don't see a lot of middle ground here, though his D will be good no matter what.

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Submitted by Sonicwind75 on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:43 am

So far Baez has played 32 games at AAA this year. I went back and pulled the game log data for the last 32 games (7/1 to 8/3/2014) Baez played at AAA last year preceding his call up to Chicago: 2014: 32 games, 136 PA, 36 hits, 12 HR, 33 K's, 11 BB 2015: 32 games, 136 PA, 39 hits, 7 HR, 33 K's, 10 BB Hope the MLB results aren't as similar as last year.

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:10 pm

I don't know if he is doing that every night but that batting style is very different from last year. Very little movement in the linked video, whereas last year he was just crazy with all the footwork and such. I think the key will still be how he handles the pitchers pounding the low outside zone with sliders, which is the approach they are all taking with almost all these young kids here. Bryant is about the only one not biting and even he once in awhile can't help himself.

Submitted by Rob Richardson on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:24 pm

Who do we think is most likely to be traded for pitching Castro, Baez, Russell, Soler, or do we keep everyone and wait for the off season?

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:39 pm

I think they'll be very patient, since this is not The Year - I think they can sneak into the playoffs but let's face it, there's a lot of rookies playing in the starting lineup and they make a lot of mistakes. If somebody makes a killer offer, they may take that. I think if anyone goes it will be everyone's fall guy, Castro, but his reputation is a bit sullied so I doubt they can get top value for him.

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Submitted by billybucks on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:11 pm

He seems like the most likely to go, as his style of play is not in the Theo mold. However, as has been said -- his inconsistent play makes it unlikely the Cubs will get very much for him, despite his age and talent. It's also something of a gamble that either Baez or Mendy can become a productive major leaguer. And...as was the case with Welly -- teams will know the Cubs want to make a move to create space, so the Cubs are not in a position of negotiating strength.

Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 06:39 pm

Smokies on a pretty good roll, with six wins out of the last eight including a late-morning game today. Schwarber three singles and three RBI; Contreras a home run; Ryan Williams his first start and first Southern League win. Williams seems to have gotten a two-level promotion, unless this was just a temporary assignment. Corey Black pitched two innings in relief with zeroes in all the columns except for 3 K's. I would say that Black won't take much longer than Baez and Edwards to get to Chicago. Black was doing fine as a starter but the Cubs don't need a rookie sixth starter. They need Black's (and Edwards') help in the pen. Finally, something worthwhile resulting from all those Soriano paydays.

Recent comments

  • 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.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    The issue is the Cubs are 11-7 and have been on the road for 12 of those 18.  We should be at least 13-5, maybe 14-4. Jed isn't feeling any pressure to play anyone he doesn't see fit.
    But Canario on the bench, Morel not at 3B for Madrigal and Wisdom in RF wasn't what I thought would happen in this series.
    I was hoping for Morel at 3B, Canario in RF, Wisdom at DH and Madrigal as a pinch hitter or late replacement.
    Maybe Madrigal starts 1 game against the three LHSP for Miami.
    I'm thinking Canario goes back to Iowa on Sunday night for Mastrobuoni after the Miami LHers are gone.
    Canario needs ABs in Iowa and not bench time in MLB.
    With Seiya out for a while Wisdom is safe unless his SOs are just overwhelmingly bad.

    My real issue with the lineup isn't Madrigal. I'm not a fan, but I've given up on that one.
    It's Tauchman getting a large number of ABs as the de factor DH and everyday player.
    I didn't realize that was going to be the case.
    We need a better LH DH. PCA or ONKC need to force the issue in about a month.
    But, even if they do so, Jed doesn't have to change anything if the Cubs stay a few over .500!!!

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Totally depends on the team and the player involved. If your team’s philosophy is to pay huge dollars to bet on the future performance of past stars in order to win championships then, yes, all of the factors you mentioned are important.

    If on the other hand, if the team’s primary focus is to identify and develop future stars in an effort to win a championship, and you’re a young player looking to establish yourself as a star, that’s a fit too. Otherwise your buried within your own organization.

    Your comment about bringing up Canario for the purposes of sitting him illustrates perfectly the dangers of rewarding a non-performing, highly paid player over a hungry young prospect, like Canario, who is perpetually without a roster spot except as an insurance call up, but too good to trade. Totally disincentivizing the performance of the prospect and likely diminishing it.

    Sticking it to your prospects and providing lousy baseball to your fans, the consumers and source of revenue for your sport, solely so that the next free agent gamble finds your team to be a comfortable landing spot even if he sucks? I suppose  that makes sense to some teams but it’s definitely not the way I want to see my team run.

    Once again, DJL, our differences in philosophy emerge!

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    That’s just kinda how it works though, for every team. No team plays their best guys all the time. No team is comprising of their best 26 even removing injuries.

    When baseball became a business, like REALLY a business, it became important to keep some of the vets happy, which in turn keeps agents happy and keeps the team with a good reputation among players and agents. No one wants to play for a team that has a bad reputation in the same way no one wants to work for a company that has a bad rep.

    Don’t get me wrong, I hate it too. But there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

    On that topic, I find it silly the Cubs brought up Canario to sit as much as he has. He’s going to get Velazquez’d, and it’s a shame.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Of course, McKinstry runs circles around $25 million man Javier Baez on that Tigers team. Guess who gets more playing time?

    But I digress…

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Seems like Jed was trying to corner the market on mediocre infielders with last names starting with "M" in acquiring Madrigal, Mastroboney and Zach McKinstry.  

     

    At least he hasn't given any of them a Bote-esque extension.  

  • Childersb3 (view)

    AZ Phil:
    Rookie ball (ACL) starts on May 4th. Do yo think Ramon and Rosario (maybe Delgado) stay in Mesa for the month of May, then go to MB if all goes "solid"?
     

  • crunch (view)

    masterboney is a luxury on a team that has multiple, capable options for 2nd, SS, and 3rd without him around.  i don't hate the guy, but if madrigal is sticking around then masterboney is expendable.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I THINK I agree with that decision. They committed to Wicks as a starter and, while he hasn’t been stellar I don’t think he’s been bad enough to undo that commitment.

    That said, Wesneski’s performance last night dictates he be the next righty up.

    Quite the dilemma. They have many good options, particularly in relief, but not many great ones. And complicating the situation is that the pitchers being paid the most are by and large performing the worst - or in Taillon’s case, at least to this point, not at all.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Wesneski and Mastrobuoni to Iowa

    Taillon and Wisdom up

    Wesneski can't pitch for a couple of days after the 4 IP from last night. But Jed picked Wicks over Wesneski.

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