Random Cubs Musings

[Cubswin11]

I still think they should convert him to a pitcher, with his arm

[jersey cubs fan]

Brett's article speculating on the reasons for Junior Lake's surprisingly good walk rate (17%) in the DWL

 

http://www.bleachernation.com/2015/01/15/junior-lake-apparently-made-some-changes-in-the-dwl-and-hes-been-a-walk-machine/

 

Apparently he's grown 3-4 inches since 2011?

 

dafuq?

 

is he related to luol deng?

based on brett's recollection of media guide listings, which are notoriously inaccurate.

[Guest]

Brett's article speculating on the reasons for Junior Lake's surprisingly good walk rate (17%) in the DWL

 

http://www.bleachernation.com/2015/01/15/junior-lake-apparently-made-some-changes-in-the-dwl-and-hes-been-a-walk-machine/

 

Apparently he's grown 3-4 inches since 2011?

 

dafuq?

 

is he related to luol deng?

based on brett's recollection of media guide listings, which are notoriously inaccurate.

It has been noted in other places, as well.

[sneakypower]

I still think they should convert him to a pitcher, with his arm

i dunno i think it'd be cooler to watch him try to pitch with his feet

[UMFan83]

David Schuster

@Schumouse

Anthony Rizzo.."We're going to win the N.L.. Central and you can quote me on that".

 

Love it...go out and prove it!

[Sammy Sofa]

David Schuster

@Schumouse

Anthony Rizzo.."We're going to win the N.L.. Central and you can quote me on that".

 

http://i.imgur.com/uxnpcDP.gif

[Cubswin11]

Just because...

 

Joey Votto age 24 season: .297/.368/.506 24HR 10% BB% 17.3% K% .328 BABIP

Rizzo age 24 season (last year): .286/.386/.527 32HR 11.9% BB5 18.8% K% .311 BABIP

[Guest]

CJ edwards and travis wood tearing up the dance floor

 

http://instagram.com/p/x584_xQvkC/

[Guest]

MLB Network Radio ‏@MLBNetworkRadio 5m5 minutes ago

Epstein: "I would be surprised if we added another starting pitcher. We feel really good about the starting rotation."

 

MLB Network Radio ‏@MLBNetworkRadio 5m5 minutes ago

Epstein: "There's always a possibility of taking 3 catchers... We've listened on some trade opportunities, nothing has come to fruition."

[Sammy Sofa]

http://storytimewithjohn.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/annoyed-gif.gif

[Guest]

Spiegel & Mannelly ‏@Spiegs_Mannelly 8m8 minutes ago

We will have #Cubs president Theo Epstein on at 10:40. You can listen here: http://670thescore.com/listen

 

Stream isn't working for me but I got their video stream to work...if you have the same issue it's www.watch670thescore.com

[Banedon]

I usually have the video stream going while I work each day. If it's buffering a lot or being weird, refreshing usually clears it...for a bit.

[Guest]

Brandon why are you arguing with dumb ass Sox fans on a radio stream chat?

[Banedon]

Brandon why are you arguing with dumb ass Sox fans on a radio stream chat?

 

HAHA...I argue with dumb people on there quite a bit. I have no justification for it.

[Some Guy]

MLB Network Radio ‏@MLBNetworkRadio 5m5 minutes ago

Epstein: "There's always a possibility of taking 3 catchers... We've listened on some trade opportunities, nothing has come to fruition."

 

As it has been foretold. Stuck hoping for some spring training attrition around the league, cuz no one values Castillo much more the myriad other options.

 

I wonder though, if it really is possible we take 3 catchers. It's not like we're overflowing with obvious bench options right now. Castillo might just wind up our best option as RH PH, preferable to paying $2.1M for him to just go away.

 

Unlikely, I know, but not impossible. And of course, maybe one of our guys gets injured.

[Guest]

10 games at 1B against tough LHP to spell Rizzo, another 15-25 at catcher to keep Montero fresh and get a platoon advantage, 5 more at DH, a bunch of PH opportunities, you can get to 200 PAs without too much trouble, and it doesn't really take away from elsewhere because of how much flexibility the rest of the position players have.

 

That said, I don't think that's the *plan*.

[Sammy Sofa]

This offseason kicked off so amazingly awesome. And then...

[Guest]

This offseason kicked off so amazingly awesome. And then...

 

Jesus you're almost as bad as Kyle

[Sammy Sofa]

This offseason kicked off so amazingly awesome. And then...

 

Jesus you're almost as bad as Kyle

 

Whatever. I want them to go balls out for 2015, and it sure seemed like they were going that way and I just don't have faith in the nearly all prospect team that they seem to more and more be betting on.

 

I don't think anyone is asking for anything too outrageous; we were getting word/rumors they wanted another big starter and they wanted a significant OF player. Instead we're probably just getting 3 catchers and Chris Denorfia. That's boring as [expletive].

[Guest]

This offseason kicked off so amazingly awesome. And then...

 

Jesus you're almost as bad as Kyle

 

Whatever. I want them to go balls out for 2015, and it sure seemed like they were going that way and I just don't have faith in the nearly all prospect team that they seem to more and more be betting on.

 

I don't think anyone is asking for anything too outrageous; we were getting word/rumors they wanted another big starter and they wanted a significant OF player. Instead we're probably just getting 3 catchers and Chris Denorfia. That's boring as [expletive].

They will be fine in the pitching department, but they will have a devil of a time scoring runs. They needed an impact bat that could man LF for a year or two until Schwarber or McKinney move up the ladder. Hopefully they can convince Rasmus to fire his papa and play for the Cubs.

 

If they need pitching and they are still in it in July expect a big trade for Price or someone similar.

[davell]

Theo mentioned today they view Alcantara as a utility type more than as a CF. thinks he'll fill in at quite a few spots, which does lend to them still actively pursuing a CF.

[Guest]

This offseason kicked off so amazingly awesome. And then...

 

Jesus you're almost as bad as Kyle

 

Whatever. I want them to go balls out for 2015, and it sure seemed like they were going that way and I just don't have faith in the nearly all prospect team that they seem to more and more be betting on.

 

I don't think anyone is asking for anything too outrageous; we were getting word/rumors they wanted another big starter and they wanted a significant OF player. Instead we're probably just getting 3 catchers and Chris Denorfia. That's boring as [expletive].

 

This team as presently constructed projects to win 83-84 games with pretty conservative projections on the young players. Projections tend to cluster around the middle and that's good for like top 5 in the NL (which would be a playoff spot). I want them to add some more wins at the margins if they can, sure, but I don't really have a problem with it if they go into the season with mostly the current roster (though I assume and hope Castillo will end up being dealt off, Theo's obvious comment aside).

 

Again, that's with conservative projections for prospects/young players. There's also a lot of upside as a result of those conservative projections.

[Guest]

They will be fine in the pitching department, but they will have a devil of a time scoring runs. They needed an impact bat that could man LF for a year or two until Schwarber or McKinney move up the ladder. Hopefully they can convince Rasmus to fire his papa and play for the Cubs.

 

If they need pitching and they are still in it in July expect a big trade for Price or someone similar.

 

Kris Bryant says hello.

 

Bryant in LF and Valbuena at 3B is the right way and the way we'll win the most games.

[Sammy Sofa]

There's still a number of moves or non-moves that are questionable; Aoki going for pennies is just the most recent. Maybe he's broken down or something, but the guy gets on base and even if the young players pan out there's not a lot of patience to go around. Why not take a shot for an OF with a snazzy OBP that can be had for super cheap?

[Sammy Sofa]

And I am meatball as hell; conservative estimates can go [expletive] themselves. They're projected at 83-85 wins? So [expletive] what; blow that [expletive] out of the water. Act like swaggering wolf-beasts savaging the land and devouring all they see.