Cubs @ Mets: Series Thread (Games 141-143)

Submitted by Charlie on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 09:25 am

The Cubs depart the friendly confines and make their way to the NL East. See below for matchups in a 3-game series against the Mets.

Game 140, Monday, September 12, 6:10 pm central

CHC: RHP Javier Assad (0-1, 2.93 ERA)

NYM: RHP Chris Bassitt (13-7, 3.24 ERA)

Game 141, Tuesday, September 13, 6:10 pm central

CHC: RHP Adrian Sampson (1-5, 3.76 ERA)

NYM: RHP Jacob deGrom (5-1 1.66 ERA)

Game 142, Wednesday, September 14, 6:10 pm central

CHC: LHP Drew Smyly (6-8, 3.57 ERA)

NYM: TBD

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Submitted by crunch on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 09:55 pm

i wish c.morel would wear his eye black with 3 lines instead of 2 lines so he'd look like a kitty cat.

oh, i wish he'd K less, too...but i'd be fine with just the cat thing.

Submitted by Sonicwind75 on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 09:23 am

Even if it is just a weeknight game in September during a highly forgettable season; it's always nice to beat the Mets. 

Submitted by Charlie on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 09:39 pm

I'll be curious to see how front offices respond to the shift ban when they are making offers to lefty sluggers like Rizzo this offseason.

Submitted by crunch on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 09:24 pm

ortega may have broken a finger on a bunt attempt...or the cubs are using an abundance of caution...

Submitted by Childersb3 on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 09:13 pm

It's been announced on Twitter that Alzolay is going back up over the weekend for bullpen help. 

Who gets sent down/DFA'd?

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 09:27 pm

minor leagues have officially formed a union.

17 days from the launch of the campaign, to the vote for representation, to formation.

last weekend MLB said they would accept a union if it had majority support.  “Based on the authorization cards gathered, MLB has voluntarily and promptly recognized the MLBPA as the representatives of minor league players. We are hopeful that a timely and fair collective bargaining agreement will be reached.”

2021 and 2022 has been a hell of a couple years for labor in all aspects of society.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 09:55 pm

Things the MLBPA will want to try and get changed right away would be an increase in minor league minimum salaries (probably at least a 50% increase per level and/or per years of minor league service), a "living wage" per diem and housing allowance, fewer games and more off days, getting paid for Spring Training, and getting paid for bereavement, paternity, and family medical emergency leave like the big leaguers do (at present minor leaguers absent for a childbirth, death in the family, or family illness are placed on the unpaid generic "Temporarily Inactive List"). 

Also note that players in the DSL will supposedly NOT be represented by the MLBPA, so $3,000 per year will probably remain the salary there, with players living in dorms and eating in dining halls at the academies.  

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Submitted by JoePepitone on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 09:37 am

Phil -- do you think this will lead to further contraction of the minor leagues? We've already seen the short season low A leagues disappear. Do you have any gut feeling about that? When labor costs increase, there usually is some kind of response - raising of prices, cutting expenses elsewhere, etc. 

Submitted by JoePepitone on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 09:40 am

Sweeping the Mets in New York is never less than a cause for glee. Channeling my inner Ron Santo tonight!

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

26 players are on the MLB ACTIVE LIST 

Last updated 3-30-2023
 
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PITCHERS: 13
Adbert Alzolay
Javier Assad 
Brad Boxberger
Michael Fulmer
Mark Leiter Jr 
Julian Merryweather
Michael Rucker
* Drew Smyly
* Justin Steele 
Marcus Stroman
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski

CATCHERS: 3 
* Tucker Barnhart 
Yan Gomes
Luis Torrens

INFIELDERS: 7
Nico Hoerner
* Eric Hosmer
Nick Madrigal
* Miles Mastrobuoni
* Edwin Rios
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 3 
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Trey Mancini 

OPTIONED: 11
Keven Alcantara, OF 
Miguel Amaya, C 
Ben Brown, P 
Alexander Canario, OF 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Jeremiah Estrada, P 
Ryan Jensen, P 
Caleb Kilian, P
Christopher Morel, INF-OF
Adrian Sampson, P 
Nelson Velazquez, OF 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF 

15-DAY IL: 2 
Kyle Hendricks 
* Brandon Hughes

60-DAY IL: 2 
Codi Heuer, P 
Ethan Roberts, P
  


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