Random Cubs Musings: Minor League Edition

[imb]

wait some prospects dont work out crap somebody call theo

[Clem Fandango]

don't worry, Baez has the prospect failure already covered

 

http://i.imgur.com/leOyjQ7.gif

[TruffleShuffle]

article about almora and dealing with his father's illness last year:

http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/111028580/prospect-albert-almora-in-cubs-camp-with-clear-mind

 

hopefully he can have a good season with full focus on baseball.

[Guest]

Ben Carsley ‏@BenCarsley 6m6 minutes ago

It's not the official BP list -- that's Bret's -- but I used to do this every year and I'm pumped to be wrong in front of all of you again.

 

Ben Carsley ‏@BenCarsley 7m7 minutes ago

So, I haven't published a Top 101 list in a few years, but @dynastyguru is graciously letting me post my version tomorrow on @baseballpro

 

Ben Carsley ‏@BenCarsley 4m4 minutes ago

Also, Bret's "ask me a number and I'll tell you who ranks there" game was actually copied from me two years ago, so I'm re-copying it now.

 

Ben Carsley ‏@BenCarsley 2m2 minutes ago

The ever-talented Jorge Soler RT @OscarBluth5: @BenCarsley 6

[Guest]

He clarified that those are Dynasty fantasy rankings, btw

[Guest]

Sounds like Erling Moreno - the Colombian RHP who received an $800,000 bonus in the same IFA class as Eloy Jimenez, Jen-Ho Tseng and Gleyber Torres - had Tommy John surgery last season. He pitched sporadically last season and only threw 11.1 innings between the DSL and VSL.

[Guest]

http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/113091452/mlb-pipeline-checks-in-from-cubs-camp

 

On the Minor League side, right-hander Tyler Skulina is showing why the Cubs invested $800,000 in him as a fourth-round Draft pick in 2013. Fully recovered from a sore knee that hampered him last year, he's back to throwing 92-95 mph fastballs and hard sliders with downhill plane and difficult angle.

 

Dominican shortstop Gleyber Torres signed for $1.7 million as part of Chicago's international spending spree in 2013, and he's so precocious that the club brought him to the United States and promoted him to short-season ball at age 17 last summer. Given late-inning at-bats in big league games this spring, Torres responded with two doubles in his first three appearances.

 

"He's the same age as a high school senior, and the other day he's hitting against Austin Adams, who had just undressed Wes Darvill and Christian Villaneuva," McLeod said of Torres. "He got down 0-2, battled back 3-2 and then went with a fastball away and laced a double. It was just an incredible at-bat. It was so impressive to see an 18-year-old do that."

[CubsWin]

Dominican shortstop Gleyber Torres signed for $1.7 million as part of Chicago's international spending spree in 2013, and he's so precocious that the club brought him to the United States and promoted him to short-season ball at age 17 last summer. Given late-inning at-bats in big league games this spring, Torres responded with two doubles in his first three appearances.

 

"He's the same age as a high school senior, and the other day he's hitting against Austin Adams, who had just undressed Wes Darvill and Christian Villaneuva," McLeod said of Torres. "He got down 0-2, battled back 3-2 and then went with a fastball away and laced a double. It was just an incredible at-bat. It was so impressive to see an 18-year-old do that."

I was at that game. It was every bit as impressive of an at-bat as McLeod made it out to be. He's looked good in the field as well. Spoke with the director of pro scouting for the Cubs, Joe Bohringer while in Mesa. Joe brought Torres up without me asking. They're high on him. Said he ranks among the Cubs top ten prospects as an 18-year-old. Said he may move to 2B at some point, but he's got a chance to stick at SS.

[ctcf]

Apologies if this is posted somewhere else, but in minor league camp yesterday, Tseng and 6 relievers combined for a 17 K 4 hit shutout (granted it's against this weird Canadian amateur all-star team of some kind):

 

1. Jen-Ho Tseng: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 4/0 GO/FO, 39 pitches (29 strikes)

2. Trevor Graham: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

3. Sam Wilson: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 12 pitches (10 strikes)

4. Alex Santana: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 16 pitches (9 strikes)

5. Ryan McNeil: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 0/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

6. Tanner Griggs: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 13 pitches (12 strikes)

7. Andin Diaz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 14 pitches (11 strikes)

 

Also there was apparently only ONE fly-out in the whole game.

 

Mmmmmmmmmmm

 

 

http://thecubreporter.com/03172015/tseng-company-fan-flames-cub-hitters-extinguish-blaze#more

Edited March 18, 2015 by ctcf

[Guest]

Your quote says McNeil gave up a hit.

[Guest]

Your quote says McNeil gave up a hit.

 

And Tseng gave up 2 and Graham gave up 1

[jersey cubs fan]

Apologies if this is posted somewhere else, but in minor league camp yesterday, Tseng and 6 relievers combined for a 17 K no-hitter (granted it's against this weird Canadian amateur all-star team of some kind):

 

1. Jen-Ho Tseng: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 4/0 GO/FO, 39 pitches (29 strikes)

2. Trevor Graham: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

3. Sam Wilson: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 12 pitches (10 strikes)

4. Alex Santana: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 16 pitches (9 strikes)

5. Ryan McNeil: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 0/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

6. Tanner Griggs: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 13 pitches (12 strikes)

7. Andin Diaz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 14 pitches (11 strikes)

 

Also there was apparently only ONE fly-out in the whole game.

 

Mmmmmmmmmmm

 

 

http://thecubreporter.com/03172015/tseng-company-fan-flames-cub-hitters-extinguish-blaze#more

First line in that link:

 

Cubs 2014 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Jen-Ho Tseng and six relievers combined to toss a four-hit shutout with 17 strikeouts,

[ctcf]

Apologies if this is posted somewhere else, but in minor league camp yesterday, Tseng and 6 relievers combined for a 17 K no-hitter (granted it's against this weird Canadian amateur all-star team of some kind):

 

1. Jen-Ho Tseng: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 4/0 GO/FO, 39 pitches (29 strikes)

2. Trevor Graham: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

3. Sam Wilson: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 12 pitches (10 strikes)

4. Alex Santana: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 16 pitches (9 strikes)

5. Ryan McNeil: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 0/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (10 strikes)

6. Tanner Griggs: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 13 pitches (12 strikes)

7. Andin Diaz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 14 pitches (11 strikes)

 

Also there was apparently only ONE fly-out in the whole game.

 

Mmmmmmmmmmm

 

 

http://thecubreporter.com/03172015/tseng-company-fan-flames-cub-hitters-extinguish-blaze#more

First line in that link:

 

Cubs 2014 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Jen-Ho Tseng and six relievers combined to toss a four-hit shutout with 17 strikeouts,

 

Well that is what I get for posting before coffee. SORRY EVERYONE

[ctcf]

So not Cubs news, but...

 

Back in my home state of CT, the minor league team New Britain Rock Cats are relocating to Hartford. Today, they announced their new team name:

 

http://i.imgur.com/p1pIyzc.jpg

 

I've never been more proud.

[Guest]

looks like buster bluth

[imb]

hope they have unlimited juice at the games

[TruffleShuffle]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/majors/top-20-rookies-position-prospects-pace-class-2015/#.VQlfpBqUr_Q.twitter

 

1. Kris Bryant, 3b, Cubs (23)

 

The reigning Minor League Player of the Year earned that particular distinction by leading the minors in home runs (43), extra-base hits (78), slugging (.661) and OPS (1.098) last year. What’s more, Bryant clubbed at least 20 homers at both Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, while batting a composite .325/.438/.661 in 138 games. Further evidence that his power will play in the majors: He led all minor leaguers with 19 opposite-field home runs in 2014, according to data collected by MLBfarm.com.

 

2015 Outlook: A future fixture in the heart of the Cubs’ order, Bryant won’t require much minor league time in 2015. He could reach Chicago as early as mid-April—a la the Astros’ George Springer last year—once the Cubs can postpone his free agency until after his seventh (projected) big league season in 2021. Taking up left field, as the Cubs have tasked Bryant with in spring training, could help alleviate a logjam on the Chicago infield, where talented young players Javier Baez, Starlin Castro and the system’s No. 2 prospect Addison Russell all could warrant starting roles. Even if one of that trio falters, then infielders Arismendy Alcantara, Tommy La Stella and Mile Olt have demonstrated varying degrees of promise.

 

2. Jorge Soler, rf, Cubs (23)

 

Credentials: Signed for $30 million out of Cuba in June 2012, Soler’s brief time in the minors has included profile right-field power (.244 isolated slugging) but also an isolated case of on-field indiscretion and ample time on the disabled list. As to the former count, he charged the opposing Florida State League dugout while wielding a bat in 2013, earning a five-game suspension. As to the latter, Soler batted just 206 times at Double-A and Triple-A last season as he recovered from injuries to both hamstrings.

 

2015 Outlook: Soler blasted 11 extra-base hits and hit .373 in the first 14 games of his big league career last summer, but pitchers adjusted and kept him in check at 7-for-38 (.184) the rest of the way. Look for Soler to make the necessary counter-adjustments this season and deliver on his promise as a slugger with enough feel for the strike zone to sustain a healthy average and on-base percentage.

 

18. Addison Russell, ss, Cubs (21)

 

Credentials: The headlining prospect the Athletics surrendered when they acquired Jeff Samardzija from the Cubs last July, Russell hit .302/.355/.529 with 13 homers in 63 Double-A games in 2014, his production curtailed only by a strained hamstring that cost him two months. His well-rounded game offers perhaps the best combination of offense and defense among a deep, talented class of shortstop prospects—which also includes Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and J.P. Crawford—a fact reflected by Russell’s No. 3 ranking on this year’s Top 100 Prospects list.

 

2015 Outlook: Russell forms the third leg of the Cubs’ indomitable prospect trio, each of whom may be featured players in Chicago this summer. Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler are more assured of playing time—and thus they rank Nos. 1 and 2 on this list—but Russell is the youngest of the three and could represent the organization’s golden parachute in the event that sophomore Javier Baez continues to flail in the majors or that Bryant’s services are required on an outfield corner.

[jersey cubs fan]

Taking up left field, as the Cubs have tasked Bryant with in spring training, could help alleviate a logjam on the Chicago infield, where talented young players Javier Baez, Starlin Castro and the system’s No. 2 prospect Addison Russell all could warrant starting roles. Even if one of that trio falters, then infielders Arismendy Alcantara, Tommy La Stella and Mile Olt have demonstrated varying degrees of promise.

 

That's one way of putting it.

[Guest]

JJ Cooper says Dylan Cease is throwing a sim game in Arizona today.

[Guest]

@jgorosh #cubs Matt Brazis, acquired for Justin Ruggiano, pumping an easy 93-94; 84 mph hard breaker, 77 mph CH. Cmnd profile as well

[ctcf]

Someone needs to make a Too Many Cooks parody for our farm system.

[Guest]

Previous lists are post-season, 2015 obviously pre

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

2011

 

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

[ctcf]

Man it changed so fast from 2011-2013

[Guest]

Who the heck generated those post-2014 rankings?