Revised Cubs Top 10

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14. Ryan Searle, C+. Good sink, particularly for the size, and he's likely to get better.

 

 

 

does anyone else think searle could be a right hand specialist :?:

 

.320 average against lefties and twice as many walks in half the innings not to mention the GO/AO

 

I think that for now, that's a product of the quality of his secondary pitches (and how good his sinker is against righties). If his secondary pitches don't develop down the road, he won't have a shot at starting in the big leagues.

[sandbergcubs]

 

14. Ryan Searle, C+. Good sink, particularly for the size, and he's likely to get better.

 

 

 

does anyone else think searle could be a right hand specialist :?:

 

.320 average against lefties and twice as many walks in half the innings not to mention the GO/AO

 

I think that for now, that's a product of the quality of his secondary pitches (and how good his sinker is against righties). If his secondary pitches don't develop down the road, he won't have a shot at starting in the big leagues.

 

if you take out his last two games in the last week of the season his era on the year is around a 3.8

 

do you think he will repeat daytona? it would be good to see him there again, yet im sure he wouldnt mind going a step higher, there might be a roadblock up there though..

 

also, dan mcdaniel, does anyone have thoughts on whether or not he will repeat? and also as a starter or reielver?

[toonsterwu]

I think McDaniel should repeat. If he's going to be tried as a starter again, then it's Daytona. If they keep him in the pen, I guess I could see a chance of him going to start at Tennessee. That's me, though.

 

I'll be mildly surprised if Searle isn't up at Tennessee. He could use more Daytona time, but gut feeling says Tennessee.

[TruffleShuffle]

when we all do our offseason top 10s (or 20 or 30), i'm wondering how many won't have castro at #1.

[davell]

AZ Phil just put put out his Cubs top 15, with 16-20 listed as well, just with no write ups, over at TCR. He says he favors guys at the higher levels.

 

Anyway, he's got them in this order.

 

15 Guyer, mentions he could start moving around, possibly to 1B, 3B, or even 2B next year.

14 Barney, who Phil really seems to like for some reason.

13 Colvin, who he expects to be shuttled back and forth from Iowa next year.

12 Fuld, who he actually says has all the makings of a future GM.

11 Flaherty, who he said COULD wind up as a lefty DeRosa utility type. Could see him skip Daytona possibly

10 Burke, didn't say much we haven't heard already, should start in Daytona

9 Carpenter, same as Burke really, nothing new. Should be back at Tennessee

8 Lee, very raw defensively, swings somewhat like Ichiro, could possibly see him switch to CF in the future, should be at Peoria next year.

7 B Jackson, funky swing but has plus bat speed to make up for it. Should be hitting in top third of Daytona's lineup next year, presuming his wrist is OK.

6 LeMahieu, who he says will probably be moved off SS, to either 2B or 3B after 2010. Wants to see him make it to Tennessee, so Ryno can hopefully help him gain some pull power.

5 Castillo(toonster will like this) If he continues his second half success from Tennessee and Soto has another year like he did, Castillo could be our starting C in 2011.

4 Vitters, unfortunately brought up Kelton as a comp, as the higher prospect type thats most likely to flame out for the Cubs. If we didn't have Soriano in LF, he could see the Cubs trying to convert him, nonchalant at 3B, although he says the right things about wanting to improve. Phil does mention he expects him in Tennessee next year, for what it's worth.

3 Castro, plus range, strong arm, and sees some of a young Renteria in him.

2 J Jackson, advanced pitcher with 4-5 pitches, very confident, very athletic, could see him up by midseason, but Cubs won't rush him.

1 Cashner, who he sees longterm as a setup guy or closer, not sure what Cubs will do with him though, probably starts at Iowa next year.

[Tryptamine]

AZ Phil just put put out his Cubs top 15, with 16-20 listed as well, just with no write ups, over at TCR. He says he favors guys at the higher levels.

 

Anyway, he's got them in this order.

 

15 Guyer, mentions he could start moving around, possibly to 1B, 3B, or even 2B next year.

14 Barney, who Phil really seems to like for some reason.

13 Colvin, who he expects to be shuttled back and forth from Iowa next year.

12 Fuld, who he actually says has all the makings of a future GM.

11 Flaherty, who he said COULD wind up as a lefty DeRosa utility type. Could see him skip Daytona possibly

10 Burke, didn't say much we haven't heard already, should start in Daytona

9 Carpenter, same as Burke really, nothing new. Should be back at Tennessee

8 Lee, very raw defensively, swings somewhat like Ichiro, could possibly see him switch to CF in the future, should be at Peoria next year.

7 B Jackson, funky swing but has plus bat speed to make up for it. Should be hitting in top third of Daytona's lineup next year, presuming his wrist is OK.

6 LeMahieu, who he says will probably be moved off SS, to either 2B or 3B after 2010. Wants to see him make it to Tennessee, so Ryno can hopefully help him gain some pull power.

5 Castillo(toonster will like this) If he continues his second half success from Tennessee and Soto has another year like he did, Castillo could be our starting C in 2011.

4 Vitters, unfortunately brought up Kelton as a comp, as the higher prospect type thats most likely to flame out for the Cubs. If we didn't have Soriano in LF, he could see the Cubs trying to convert him, nonchalant at 3B, although he says the right things about wanting to improve. Phil does mention he expects him in Tennessee next year, for what it's worth.

3 Castro, plus range, strong arm, and sees some of a young Renteria in him.

2 J Jackson, advanced pitcher with 4-5 pitches, very confident, very athletic, could see him up by midseason, but Cubs won't rush him.

1 Cashner, who he sees longterm as a setup guy or closer, not sure what Cubs will do with him though, probably starts at Iowa next year.

 

I have never seen a list that I disagreed with as much as this one. I just see some of these players completely different than he does I guess.

[toonsterwu]

I still am probably higher on Castillo than most, and I respect the heck out of AzPhil ... but 5th? Wow ... I mean, I was ranking Castillo in the early teens for a bit as a nod to him being in the upper levels. 5th?

 

I also can't put a closer as our top prospect if there's other quality talent, but that's my own little hiccup. Now, if you view Cashner as a future starter, then sure. LeMahieu at 6, much as I like him, seems high to me.

 

That said, tis the fun of it all.