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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, ten players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, two players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players are 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
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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Fall Instructional League

Submitted by Rob G. on
40 Cubs are playing in Arizona now in a 3 week instructional week stint in Arizona. Apparently there are games involved. I'm sure there's someone out there who knows more about this than me. But here's the roster of players in case anyone cares. Pitchers RHP Alberto Alburquerque RHP Olivo Astacio LHP Alejandro Astorga RHP Justin Berg RHP Angelo Burrows RHP Marco Carillo RHP Julio Castillo RHP Robert Hernandez RHP Kyle Holden RHP Mark Holliman RHP Brett Jackson RHP Grant Johnson RHP Dary Maria RHP Jon Mueller LHP Mark Pawelek LHP Clay Rapada LHP Jayson Ruhlman RHP Roberto Sotolongo RHP Scott Taylor LHP Donald Veal Catchers Oscar Bernard Yusuf Carter Enrique Lujan Jake Muyco Mark Reed Infielders 1B Brian Dopirak SS Dylan Johnston 3B Scott Moore SS Jonathan Mota 1B Ryan Norwood 3B Elvin Puello SS Kyle Reynolds SS Joe Simokaitis 3B Brandon Taylor Outfielders CF Davy Gregg RF Ryan Harvey OF Wilson Inoa OF Victor Liriano LF Jesus Valdez LF J.D. Westphal -- There's a couple of recent trade acquistions like Justin Berg, Angelo Burrows and Olivo Astacio. A whole bunch of 2005 draft picks including 3rd rounder Mark Holliman, a RHP from Ole' Miss who never made it to any of the minor leage teams as he signed rather late. 1st rounder Mark Pawelek is there too, something I'm not so thrilled about. I'd love to trust the Cubs brass and think they know how to handle pitchers and their workloads, but I don't. I swear more of our pitchers get injured than stay healthy. Ryan Harvey and Brian Dopirak are both down there too. Maybe they can room together and discuss the finer points of looking good while striking out, maybe attend a guest lecture by Corey Patterson.

Comments

Submitted by Ienpw on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:02 pm

Scott Moore can join Dopirak and Harvey in discussing strikeouts. He had 4 less than Harvey and 27 more than Dopirak, who actually cut down on the Ks (and everything else). Johnston struckout in over half of his ABs in his professional debut. Is Norwood going to play? I don't believe he lpayed at all this season.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:09 pm

Don't know anything more than I posted. I think Norwood broke his leg right before the season began and then had all sorts of complications. Looks like he's back. "He'll be 100 percent for instructional league," said Oneri Fleita, the Cubs' director of player development. "That's going to be his year. It's unfortunate. He basically lost a year. Should of included Moore too, but he's not nearly the prospect that the other 2 supposedly are.

Submitted by tbone on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:53 pm

"Ryan Harvey and Brian Dopirak are both down there too. Maybe they can room together and discuss the finer points of looking good while striking out, maybe attend a guest lecture by Corey Patterson." But Corey doesn't even look good striking out. His flicking at high outside stuff looks more like someone from the 15th century transported here and asked to hit a whiffle ball. His big loopy cuts at inside breaking stuff make him look like a really terrible outfielder who doesn't have a clue. And he doesn't even do anything fun with the bat after fanning. He just walks back to the dugout with that same look that says, "Not bad for a three pitch at bat."

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:21 pm

it was a joke, but... I think Korey has K'ing down. Swings hard, helmet slips down a bit, walks back towards dugout while adjusting the helmet, then looks back at the catcher, like, "Damn, swear I was going to hit that one that over my head, maybe next time". Manages to never look upset at himself or in any manner, way or form like it could have possibly been a mistake that he swung at that god-awful pitch for #500th time and missed it. Quite an art in my opinion.

Submitted by Ienpw on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:34 pm

Actually, he would be there to talk about the boos if they struck out too much in Wrigley. It could work to our advantage!

Submitted by tbone on Wed, 09/28/2005 - 09:57 pm

Rob G, i know it was a joke. I just wish Corey at least was able to strike out with some flair. Instead, he just seems like he'd rather be doing anything else than playing baseball.

Submitted by SM on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:08 am

Dusty Excuse No. 189 "Asked about the biggest obstacles he has faced at Wrigley that he may not have considered when he was hired, Baker mentioned the unpredictable wind. The wind blew out more often in 2004 (39-35) but blew in more often this season (45-28). "One of the primary obstacles is probably the element of the wind and which direction [it's blowing],' Baker said. 'It can change the outcome of a game. Some days the ballpark giveth, and sometimes the ballpark taketh away." The weather would be an obstacle--if the other team didn't have to play under the same conditions, you jack ass. In any event, I would have love to have heard Dusty say "giveth" and "taketh." Maybe that was journalistic embellishment. It was probably "givin' and takin', dude."

Submitted by SM on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:37 am

Dusty Excuse No. 190* "The Cards always have a solid team, and we have to play them like every other weekend. You know what I'm saying? We'd have 97 wins right now, if it wasn't for them. The Cubs, if we was in the NL West we'd have won the division easy--dude, clinched in June. Geography ain't doing us any favors. We need to give some thought to moving Wrigley out west--then we wouldn't have to worry about those West Coast road trips; they are always hard on a team down the stretch. Man, we'd be set." *not really

Submitted by Tom on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:34 am

There are some unfamiliar names on this list like Inoa and others. Are there guys there form their Dominican summer team? I like the fact that they are doing this as it accomplishes many things, one of which is making them all feel part of the same goal, i.e. reaching Wrigley Field and the World Series. Although they can all talk about how if they get that far Dusty won't be playing them anyway. What a dreadfull thought- Dusty still managing the Cubs when these little Cubs are ready.

Submitted by vorare on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:48 am

Alberto Alburquerque may be my new favorite ballplayer name.

Submitted by RobR on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:30 am

***Caution Poster trying to look for a Silver Lining*** Patterson said Wednesday. "I learned there are things I definitely should work on." This season has showed CP that he has holes in his swing (really big holes actually). Now lets hope he can close them. Of course if this quote is any indication: "I'm not going to sweat the small stuff but try to get better." he may not really grasp the extent of the problem.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:44 am

reporter asks a question, dusty answers it truthfully...OMG ITS AN EXCUSE!!!#!#! seriously...does it ever end?

Submitted by CubFanInGermany on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:49 am

Baseball Prospectus's Nate Silver had the following comment on Patterson on his article on the players who either exceeded or tanked their expected hitting statistics. "Patterson started taking more pitches toward the end of last season, to the extent that I thought he was a real breakout candidate and told friends that I wouldnít trade him straight-up for Andruw Jones (+15.6), even before salary considerations. The Cubs are probably right that he doesnít have a future in Chicago, although that leaves open the question of just how responsible they are for his demise. Iím not talking about "teaching plate discipline," which is probably impossible once a player has hit age 25 or so. But to play Wednesday Morning Armchair Psychologist, it would seem that the Dusty Baker tough love approach is incongruous with a moody player like Patterson; Patterson certainly didnít respond well after his demotion to Iowa. Next year, weíll get Felix Pie up here, and the cycle shall repeat itself."

Submitted by grendel on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:56 am

Does what ever end? Dusty's excuses? Reporters' questions? Cubs' miserable performance? Fans disappointment over another crummy season filled with questionable choices and pitiful play by pampered professionals? It seems as if you want a blanket absolution for Dusty just because he's Dusty, Crunch. How do you know he is answering truthfully? Were you there? Did you look into his eyes and see if he is looking straight at you? Did his voice crack?

Submitted by Ienpw on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:01 am

Next year, weíll get Felix Pie up here, and the cycle shall repeat itself. So true..

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:09 am

This season has showed CP that he has holes in his swing (really big holes actually). Now lets hope he can close them. Even if he manages to plug the holes in his swing, there's still that big one in his head.

Submitted by BLOOP on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:18 am

"Alberto Alburquerque may be my new favorite ballplayer name." AlbAlb

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:49 am

Albertoquerque

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:53 am

"The Cubs are probably right that he doesnít have a future in Chicago" did i miss that news blurb?

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:56 am

"It seems as if you want a blanket absolution for Dusty just because he's Dusty, Crunch." well...if a guy answers a question as direct as the one posed...dusty cannot win, period. yeah, dusty's said some weird crap, but picking every single comment dusty says even when "asked about the biggest obstacles he has faced at Wrigley that he may not have considered"...well, how can he win? was he supposed to say "i cannot answer that question on the grounds that fans may believe its an excuse"? or would that response be an excuse, too? =p

Submitted by SaxFax on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:27 am

Iím very reluctant to go there, because itís never even been whispered about Korey. But isnít there a possibility of performance-enhancing drugs entering the picture regarding his ascent the past couple of years and then his sharp decline this year, with MLB starting its crackdown on steroids? Perhaps itís just looser-fitting uniís, but Korey seems leaner this season (and not just his stats, if you know what I mean).

Submitted by vorare on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:47 am

Steroids won't help you hit a ball thrown over your head or two feet off the plate. Corey's problem has a lot more to do with the fact that opposing pitchers have realized he has huge, gaping holes in his swing that he can't or won't fix.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:07 am

Anyone else hear the rumor that Santo will only do home games next year. I imagine he would do the series at the BOB too since he does have a home in Phoenix area. Anyone have any thoughts on who the road guy would be? Karros would be my favorite. Do you think for home games they would do a 3-man booth or go with a Santo/new guy platoon?

Submitted by X on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:58 pm

"Anyone else hear the rumor that Santo will only do home games next year. " Screw that - force him into retirement. He really is hard to listen to. We deserve better.

Submitted by carmenfanzone on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:01 pm

I don't know about the Ron Santo rumor but he did appear more annoyed this year than any other. If it was secretly his last year, it would explain the frustration...

Submitted by tbone on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:16 pm

All we've got to fill in for Santo is Paul Popovich or Nate Oliver.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:39 pm

I'd like to see Dusty Baker up in the Booth, teamed with Hendry and McPhail. Kicked Upstairs.

Submitted by mannytrillo on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:54 pm

So when is the rumor going to start that Baker got Santo sent packing?? :) Santo is very hard to listen to. The only time he is good is in a blowout game. Him leaving will be no big loss to me, actaully it might get me to bring a headset to the games I attend with my seasons as i could possibly bare listening to the broadcast on teh radio then.

Submitted by Rob G. on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:47 pm

crud, wsox clinched the division. I wonder if I can score tickets to them getting swept by the angels? (if tribe are the wc of course) actually should be a good series between the 2 if that's how it ends up. 2 good starting staffs, good defense, Angels have the better bullpen, offenses are both cruddy. I'll miss Santo, most color analysts make me want to turn the sound off as they just spout off cliche #1, then #2. Santo rarely bothered. It was like going to game with a buddy. If they land a solid color guy, who really is going to bring some insight, then great. Chances are it's an ex-Cub jock with little to say that we haven't heard before.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:02 pm

Jose Macias, 2B Neifi Perez, SS Derrek Lee, 1B Nomar Garciaparra, 3B Matt Murton, LF Jeromy Burnitz, RF Michael Barrett, C Corey Patterson, CF

Submitted by jumbo on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:31 pm

3-7 has the best hitters...hmmmm Seriously, can we get a decent lineup? AT least nurton's playing

Submitted by mannytrillo on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:47 pm

Jumbo, #7 is one of the best hitters??? What planet have you been on this year?

Submitted by Bleeding Blue on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:08 pm

I'd say Barrett at #7 is a hell of a lot better than either of the guys batting #1 or #2. Actually, its safe to say he's the third best hitter in this lineup. He trails only Lee and Murton in both OBP and SLG.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:13 pm

and he's a robust .190 hitter this month...him and burnitz been hurting. along with the cubs now dissapeared 3rd baseman...where the hell is any ARam news anyway?

Submitted by Rob G. on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:31 pm

they said yesterday or the day before he was done for the year along with hairston...non-news that it is

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 09/29/2005 - 09:48 pm

ah...thnx

Submitted by Alan on Sat, 10/01/2005 - 10:00 am

Harvey and Dopriak AREN'T rooming together. Harvey is rooming with Ryan Norwood. You're right.. Norwood didnt play at all this season. He hurt himself in an expedition game against bradley university before the season started. He was then sent to Mesa for rehab and is intending instructional league because of it. I dont know if he's playing or not down there though. Havent asked..

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