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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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Recent comments

  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    This trade will not put us in the playoffs and will almost certainly mean less time for Murton. I'm taking Hendry off my Christmas card list.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    I like this trade. We traded an OF'er that didn't have much of a future with us for a guy with a high OBP (something I think we can all agree we need). Whether this move, along with getting Wood, Nomar and Williamson back on Friday, will get us to the playoffs remains to be seen. But I don't see any negatives to it. At worst, it provides an upgrade to the Hollandswoth/Murton platoon in left.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    One thing in response to the significant second half drop in stats is that Lawton has never played important games in August and September. Games for the Pirates in August and September are about the equivalent of spring training games for the Cubs. Maybe this added importance in games will lead to better production. But, if ESPN is correct and Lawton is indeed going to wear 99 for the Cubs, he'll be bringing up the ghosts of Todd Hundley. Number 99 should be burned, burned I tell you.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    This is a low-risk move with the pontential for high-reward move for Hendry. If he could have a .360 OBP for us it would improve the offense. Your right about who should be in the outfield John. If Nomar, Wood, and Williamson can be 3/4 of there usally selves we could go on a Oakland or Houston like tear. If we don't make the playoffs then Hendry didn't mortage the farm. I think Lawton will be back as a 4th outfielder next year if every thing goes right.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    Since leaving Minnesota Lawton hasn't been producing much after the Allstar break. 2002- .213 BA .310 OBA .362 SLG .672 OPS 2003- .255 .333 .275 .608 2004- .239 .352 .346 .698 2005- Slugging has dropped from .457 to .333
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    I think it was a good move. Gerut wasn't long for this team with the likes of Murton and Pie (and eventually Harvey) moving up in the OF. AND... Korey hasn't struck out in 2 whole games! Having said that, Lawton won't take this team to the playoffs. If the Cubs make the postseason it will be bacause Williamson returns to be effective in the 8th inning and Wood adjusts to be productive out of the pen.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    If nothing else, this trade seems to further indicate the organization's change in philosophy as to what qualities they want to see in a player (i.e. high OBP,OPS as opposed to simply batting average). If we are somehow able to acquire Dunn, one decent starter, and some bullpen help in the offseason (difficult, but not crazy), I think we could make a serious run next season. Regardless, I like this trade and the fact that we're not giving up on this season. You never know.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    Rereading what I wrote, I want to reiterate something. I _do_ somewhat agree with you Adam. This team, at times, even during the course of one game, doesn't show ANY energy. But, as I said in both my above posts, this energy comes and goes... even during the course of one baseball game. In that respect, the Cubs have showed energy when they need it the most: crucial, tight spots where they could have very easily given up. Consistency is the key. Duh. An obvious statement, but sometimes the obvious needs to be said. And, of course, in reference to the manager, when I say "PR stunt" I mean "appeasing the media and fanbase." Apparently Dusty is bad at it.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    Sorry for the double post. Happened when I refreshed the browser. The close outcomes of the past few weeks are the direct product of an energized team. Of course, please note, that is my opinion. I know what you mean, though, the team isn't putting up large offensive numbers in droves, thus they aren't energized. However, I personally don't think anything shows energy better than close, come from behind wins. The Cubs could have easily rolled over in St.Louis after their arguable ace tossed a gem...only to lose it in 11 or so innings. Instead, they continued to fight back and claimed 2 out of 3 very close games. I know they weren't blowout victories, but a win is a win, and a GREAT win if obtained in such a place like St. Louis. With that being said... when the Cubs need the energy the most, they somehow have it. It's when we play these mediocre teams like Arizona in which we fall into a laxidasical stupor altogether. They clearly did not carry the energy from the St.Louis and San Francisco series into this weekend, and therein lies the problem. Hot... then cold.... cold... cold... then hot again. Bottom line? We need to stay hot. It can only be hoped that somehow, some way, this "PR stunt" of bringing back players gives us a continual morale boost. On a side note, this "PR Stunt" is in actuality three players coming off the disabled list at the same time. To think it is some calibrated and rehearsed chirade in order to appease someone or something is absolutely laughable. If you are refering to Dusty and his comments, you sure are slow in coming to the realization that half a manager's job is to provide a PR stunt.
  • Anonymous 18 years 7 months ago (view)

    By Cubfan: "As long as Johnny B is manager, this club will be a 3rd place or worse team in the division." Memory loss? Things getting a little cloudy? Perhaps this overall pessimistic TCR overtone has jaded your train of thought? 2003 Chicago Cubs, managed by none other than Dusty Baker himself: 88-74, First Place in the National League Central. However, I'm not a terribly ardent support of the Dustinator any longer myself. It's just amusing how quickly we forget when things aren't going our way. As for Mr. Cubby78 and your comments about this team having no ENERGY. Admittedly, they have been certainly lackluster at times... BUT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING ANY CUBS BALL SINCE THE ALL-STAR BREAK??? Did you watch any of the St.Louis games? Any of the Giants games? ANY of the MANY close and COME FROM BEHIND victories they've had in the past 2-3 weeks??? Just wondering... Teams go through phases. Hot... then cold... then hot again. All that matters is you have longer HOT periods than COLD periods. This team does have energy... just not 100% of the time... which isn't to many of TCR readers' liking.