Cubs claim Negron(add to 40 man)

[Andy]

Isn't the Cubs new Minor League Director from the Blue Jays organization? Negron was a first round pick in 2000 for the Jays. So maybe Hendry is doing the guy a favor by giving him a shot in the Cubs system.

 

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Mike Piazza was a 62nd round pick, and the only reason Lasorda took him was as a favor to Piazza's relative (I forget which one exactly).

 

Why can't we catch that?

[NorthsideAvenger]

Isn't the Cubs new Minor League Director from the Blue Jays organization? Negron was a first round pick in 2000 for the Jays. So maybe Hendry is doing the guy a favor by giving him a shot in the Cubs system.

 

](*,)

Mike Piazza was a 62nd round pick, and the only reason Lasorda took him was as a favor to Piazza's relative (I forget which one exactly).

 

Why can't we catch that?

 

Maybe because....Piazza is the exception and not the rule. Name another player from rds 45-60 who is likely going to the HOF? Heck name another from rds 45-60, who is EVEN playing in the majors?

[Guest]

The move isn't bad in and of itself. Teams make minor moves like this all the time. Wilken saw something in this kid at one time and must think he can regain his former status. May I remind everyone that we all had the same reaction when the Cubs acquired Pagan?

[Balsa]

I'm not surprised or shocked that they picked him up, just rather confused why he's on the 40 man.

 

To me, that says someone is getting traded.

[Chris]

Negron starting for the Jaxx today

[KaiserCesar]

Name another player from rds 45-60 who is likely going to the HOF? Heck name another from rds 45-60, who is EVEN playing in the majors?

 

Kyle Farnsworth :)

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The move isn't bad in and of itself. Teams make minor moves like this all the time. Wilken saw something in this kid at one time and must think he can regain his former status. May I remind everyone that we all had the same reaction when the Cubs acquired Pagan?

 

Several differences.

 

• We still have Pagan.
  Pagan had more minor league success at higher levels.
  Pagan filled a role near the MLB club, while Negron is destined for an already overloaded OF situation.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Name another player from rds 45-60 who is likely going to the HOF? Heck name another from rds 45-60, who is EVEN playing in the majors?

 

Kyle Farnsworth :)

 

Well, d'uh. Name ANOTHER? :lol:

[CuseCubFan69]

I'm not surprised or shocked that they picked him up, just rather confused why he's on the 40 man.

 

To me, that says someone is getting traded.

 

If they keep picking up players like this somebody ought to be fired not traded.

[wvcbxl]

So what happens to the roster when Miller comes of the DL next week?

 

Will Bynum be DFA?

[CubsInNC]

Isn't the Cubs new Minor League Director from the Blue Jays organization? Negron was a first round pick in 2000 for the Jays. So maybe Hendry is doing the guy a favor by giving him a shot in the Cubs system.

 

](*,)

Mike Piazza was a 62nd round pick, and the only reason Lasorda took him was as a favor to Piazza's relative (I forget which one exactly).

 

Why can't we catch that?

 

Maybe because....Piazza is the exception and not the rule. Name another player from rds 45-60 who is likely going to the HOF? Heck name another from rds 45-60, who is EVEN playing in the majors?

 

Well, since 1998 the MLB has limited the draft to 50 rounds, that limits a lot of "current" players who were in the 45-60 range. Yes Mike Piazza is an exception to the trend. But so are Keith Hernandez (rd 42 1971), Kenny Rogers (rd 39, 1982), Jeff Conine (rd 58, 1987), Isringhausen (rd 44, 1991), and Mark Buehrle (rd 37, 1998). And just as an aside, Scott Seabol, who was on the 2001 Yankees AL-Champions, was an 88th round pick. I drew my line in the sand at rd 35, because no matter where you draw it, it's rather arbitrary. These guys are exceptions. But looking at draft histories, the success of 1st rounders while becoming more commonly contributors in the Majors, success isn't a guarantee at all. Many of them never make it at all.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Isn't the Cubs new Minor League Director from the Blue Jays organization? Negron was a first round pick in 2000 for the Jays. So maybe Hendry is doing the guy a favor by giving him a shot in the Cubs system.

 

](*,)

Mike Piazza was a 62nd round pick, and the only reason Lasorda took him was as a favor to Piazza's relative (I forget which one exactly).

 

Why can't we catch that?

 

Maybe because....Piazza is the exception and not the rule. Name another player from rds 45-60 who is likely going to the HOF? Heck name another from rds 45-60, who is EVEN playing in the majors?

 

Well, since 1998 the MLB has limited the draft to 50 rounds, that limits a lot of "current" players who were in the 45-60 range. Yes Mike Piazza is an exception to the trend. But so are Keith Hernandez (rd 42 1971), Kenny Rogers (rd 39, 1982), Jeff Conine (rd 58, 1987), Isringhausen (rd 44, 1991), and Mark Buehrle (rd 37, 1998). And just as an aside, Scott Seabol, who was on the 2001 Yankees AL-Champions, was an 88th round pick. I drew my line in the sand at rd 35, because no matter where you draw it, it's rather arbitrary. These guys are exceptions. But looking at draft histories, the success of 1st rounders while becoming more commonly contributors in the Majors, success isn't a guarantee at all. Many of them never make it at all.

 

And yet...only Buehrle is the only one that COULD be a HOF when it is said and done. The point is....somebody wonder why the Cubs couldn't catch a break and find a Mike Piazza late in the draft, and all I said was...the Dodgers were pretty much lucky in finding Piazza.

[Mizzou]

So what happens to the roster when Miller comes of the DL next week?

 

Will Bynum be DFA?

Miller is coming off the DL next week?

[wvcbxl]

So what happens to the roster when Miller comes of the DL next week?

 

Will Bynum be DFA?

Miller is coming off the DL next week?

 

I think 1st June is the earliest he could become available. As we haven't been hearing anything about his rehab lately, it's unlikely he'll be ready by that date. But whenever he is, a 40 man roster move will have to be made.