Astros offer Holdzkolm back to the Cubs

[98navigator]

Astros.com

 

Lincoln Holdzkom... was going to be offered back to his original club, the Chicago Cubs.

 

This means that if the Cubs decide they want Holdzkom back in their organization, the right-hander can say yes or no. If he says yes, he'll go back into the Cubs' Minor League system and the Cubs will pay the Astros $25,000 for him, half of what the Astros paid when they drafted him in December.

 

If Holdzkom says no, he's a free agent. The only way the Astros can retain him is if the Cubs say no to the Astros' offer to give him back.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Sweet!

 

ETA: Ed Campusano (3 G, 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 K/3 BB, 1 HBP), on the other hand, has impressed the Tigers:

 

...the most significant pitching performance of the day may have come from Rule 5 draft pick Edward Campusano. "He threw good, threw strikes," Leyland said. "He's certainly earned enough that you keep looking. You don't look at him and say, `No way.'" The Tigers are far from deciding to keep Campusano, but with the veteran left-handed relievers all faltering, the way could be open for him to make the team.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I wonder if Holdzcom will elect to become a FA.

[BigbadB]

I wonder if Holdzcom will elect to become a FA.

 

Yeah, I'm curious about that too.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

My guess is he might. He knows that the Cubs have lots of bullpen options that are ahead of him. Unless he's just really positive about his stay in the organization, I see him opting for free agency. I wouldn't be surprised if he does just that and then signs with the Marlins.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I wonder if Holdzcom will elect to become a FA.

 

I bet getting a 40-man spot is a sticking point for him. There might be a team that will offer it ot him.

[Rob]

I think the Cubs would have a leg up over any team that wont offer him a 40 man spot... but I too would imagine that the 40 man may be the dealbreaker.

[SouthSideRyan]

Has that always been the case with returning Rule 5 picks? Or is this a change from the new CBA? I don't remember hearing this before.

[98navigator]

Has that always been the case with returning Rule 5 picks? Or is this a change from the new CBA? I don't remember hearing this before.

 

No, his is a special case

 

Because previously in his career he has been on a 40-man roster and was outrighted, he has the right to accept an assignment to the Minor Leagues or reject the assignment and become a free agent.

 

The Cub Reporter

[Guest]

Holdzkom has cleared waivers and has come back to the Cubs.

 

The Chicago Cubs today announced that right-handed pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom, who was claimed by the Houston Astros in the Major League portion of the 2006 Rule V Draft, has cleared outright waivers and been returned to the Cubs organization.

 

Holdzkom, who turns 25 on March 23, combined to go 2-3 with a 1.76 ERA (9 ER/46.0 IP) in 25 games (one start) between Double-A West Tenn, Single-A Daytona and Rookie League Mesa in 2006. Acquired from the Florida Marlins on March 28, 2006 – along with lefty Zach McCormack – for right-hander Todd Wellemeyer, Holdzkom landed on the disabled list from May 1-July 16 with a strained right shoulder.

 

Originally selected by the Marlins in the seventh round of the 2001 Draft, Holdzkom owns a 2.62 career ERA (60 ER/206.1 IP) in 135 games (eight starts). He has 237 strikeouts in 206.1 innings pitched and has limited hitters to a .196 batting average (143-for-731). Since undergoing “Tommy John” surgery in 2004, he has produced a 2.43 ERA (16 ER/59.1 IP) in 37 outings (one start).

 

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

[Rob]

Holdzkom has cleared waivers and has come back to the Cubs.

 

The Chicago Cubs today announced that right-handed pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom, who was claimed by the Houston Astros in the Major League portion of the 2006 Rule V Draft, has cleared outright waivers and been returned to the Cubs organization.

 

Holdzkom, who turns 25 on March 23, combined to go 2-3 with a 1.76 ERA (9 ER/46.0 IP) in 25 games (one start) between Double-A West Tenn, Single-A Daytona and Rookie League Mesa in 2006. Acquired from the Florida Marlins on March 28, 2006 – along with lefty Zach McCormack – for right-hander Todd Wellemeyer, Holdzkom landed on the disabled list from May 1-July 16 with a strained right shoulder.

 

Originally selected by the Marlins in the seventh round of the 2001 Draft, Holdzkom owns a 2.62 career ERA (60 ER/206.1 IP) in 135 games (eight starts). He has 237 strikeouts in 206.1 innings pitched and has limited hitters to a .196 batting average (143-for-731). Since undergoing “Tommy John” surgery in 2004, he has produced a 2.43 ERA (16 ER/59.1 IP) in 37 outings (one start).

 

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

 

That's great news.

[BigbadB]

Cool. But, I am still curious about something.

 

If Holdzkom elected to file for free agency, would the Cubs have been out the money they offered to take Holdzkom back? I'm trying to figure out which way it works.

 

Houston offered him back to the Cubs. If the Cubs wanted him back, they have to fork out the dough. Is it before that point or after that point that Holdzkom could have filed for free agency?

 

Kinda bogus if the Cubs gave Houston the cash to get him back and then they don't get him back. But, I'm not sure if that's how it would have worked.

[Rob]

Cool. But, I am still curious about something.

 

If Holdzkom elected to file for free agency, would the Cubs have been out the money they offered to take Holdzkom back? I'm trying to figure out which way it works.

 

Houston offered him back to the Cubs. If the Cubs wanted him back, they have to fork out the dough. Is it before that point or after that point that Holdzkom could have filed for free agency?

 

Kinda bogus if the Cubs gave Houston the cash to get him back and then they don't get him back. But, I'm not sure if that's how it would have worked.

 

I'm fairly certain the Cubs don't actually have to pay if he files for free agency.

[98navigator]

Cool. But, I am still curious about something.

 

If Holdzkom elected to file for free agency, would the Cubs have been out the money they offered to take Holdzkom back? I'm trying to figure out which way it works.

 

Houston offered him back to the Cubs. If the Cubs wanted him back, they have to fork out the dough. Is it before that point or after that point that Holdzkom could have filed for free agency?

 

Kinda bogus if the Cubs gave Houston the cash to get him back and then they don't get him back. But, I'm not sure if that's how it would have worked.

 

I'm fairly certain the Cubs don't actually have to pay if he files for free agency.

 

They may know what they're talking about but, the people at Rotoworld give the impression that the Cubs could have lost their money if Holdzkom decided to become a FA.

 

...Like Josh Hamilton, Holdzkom has cleared waivers before, so he could bypass a return to the Cubs and reject the assignment, making himself a free agent. For that reason, the Cubs may decide to keep their $25,000 and decline to take Holdzkom back.

Edited March 12, 2007 by 98navigator

[BDWeav71]

Holdzkom has cleared waivers and has come back to the Cubs.

 

The Chicago Cubs today announced that right-handed pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom, who was claimed by the Houston Astros in the Major League portion of the 2006 Rule V Draft, has cleared outright waivers and been returned to the Cubs organization.

 

Holdzkom, who turns 25 on March 23, combined to go 2-3 with a 1.76 ERA (9 ER/46.0 IP) in 25 games (one start) between Double-A West Tenn, Single-A Daytona and Rookie League Mesa in 2006. Acquired from the Florida Marlins on March 28, 2006 – along with lefty Zach McCormack – for right-hander Todd Wellemeyer, Holdzkom landed on the disabled list from May 1-July 16 with a strained right shoulder.

 

Originally selected by the Marlins in the seventh round of the 2001 Draft, Holdzkom owns a 2.62 career ERA (60 ER/206.1 IP) in 135 games (eight starts). He has 237 strikeouts in 206.1 innings pitched and has limited hitters to a .196 batting average (143-for-731). Since undergoing “Tommy John” surgery in 2004, he has produced a 2.43 ERA (16 ER/59.1 IP) in 37 outings (one start).

 

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

 

 

 

:shock:

[NCCubFan]

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

It's true.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

It's true.

 

And oddly enough, Holdzkom gave up 3 HRs in 20.1 AFL innings this past fall.

[NCCubFan]

Holdzkom, who has not surrendered a home run in his five minor league seasons (883 batters faced), will be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

It's true.

 

And oddly enough, Holdzkom gave up 3 HRs in 20.1 AFL innings this past fall.

Making up for lost time. :D

[A New Era]

uuh. Basically who is Holdzkom and when did we get him? Was he a prospect via trade that we shipped off before? I thought I heard that name somewhere before.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

uuh. Basically who is Holdzkom and when did we get him? Was he a prospect via trade that we shipped off before? I thought I heard that name somewhere before.

 

Yeah, the Cubs got him from the Marlins for Todd Wellemeyer two offseasons ago.

[TheDude]

uuh. Basically who is Holdzkom and when did we get him? Was he a prospect via trade that we shipped off before? I thought I heard that name somewhere before.

 

The full details of the transaction that brought him to the Cubs were quoted earlier in the thread.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

What exactly have been the injuries slowing him down?

[seanhopper]

uuh. Basically who is Holdzkom and when did we get him? Was he a prospect via trade that we shipped off before? I thought I heard that name somewhere before.

 

The full details of the transaction that brought him to the Cubs were quoted earlier in the thread.

 

Bruce Miles is virtually a flawless journalist in my book, but he did make a slight error in his article this morning when he mentions Holdzkom coming back to the Cubs. It was mentioned that the Cubs received Holdzkom from the Royals instead of actually coming to the Cubs via the Marlins. I guess because Wellmeyer is currently in the Royals system (at least I believe he is) Bruce just had a slight mix up.

[Bruce Miles]

You got me there.

[RynoRules]

You got me there.

 

First Federer loses, and now this....

 

:cry:

 

 

:)