Final Minors Rosters

[ctcf]

haha remember when catcher was a position of weakness in the system like, a YEAR ago, you guys?

[SouthSideRyan]

I wouldn't point to Gioskar Amaya as an example of that turnaround.

[Guest]

I wouldn't point to Gioskar Amaya as an example of that turnaround.

I don't know- if he can catch well he's hit enough in his MiLB career to be a nice piece there.

[ctcf]

I wouldn't point to Gioskar Amaya as an example of that turnaround.

 

Funny, I don't recall actually doing that.

[Guest]

Catching is much better than last year but not really because of Amaya. Caratini, Schwarber, and Zagunis(if they want him to continue catching) would be the primary reasons.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

didn't they already say zagunis won't be catching?

[ctcf]

didn't they already say zagunis won't be catching?

 

Yea I totally wasn't clear on that situation. I also recall reading that they wanted prospects to work on having second positions so I have no idea if he's going to switch between C and CF now.

[Guest]

didn't they already say zagunis won't be catching?

 

He's listed as an outfielder on the roster, but I haven't seen any quotes from the front office about their exact plans. Even as someone who can be a passable 3rd catcher or play there 15-20 games a year it's a nice boost to the depth, especially since he doesn't appear to be getting moved for defensive reasons.

[Guest]

Catching is much better than last year but not really because of Amaya. Caratini, Schwarber, and Zagunis(if they want him to continue catching) would be the primary reasons.

So he's what the 3rd or 4th best offensive catcher in the system now? This isn't like Carhart- he's still young enough to be considered a legitimate prospect at catcher if he can pick it up defensively.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Is it safe to say that Trey McNutt (remember, the guy we chose over Archer in the Garza trade) is nowhere to be found. Is it safe to say we've seen the end of him?

 

Also absent is Dillon Maples.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I completely forgot Barret Loux was in our system

 

I think we all did.

 

I think Barret Loux did.

[Guest]

Arizona Phil has:

 

Pierce Johnson (INACTIVE - unknown-type injury)

 

Strained lat muscle. http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/cubs-being-cautious-pitching-prospect-pierce-johnson

 

 

“We are going the conservative route with it now so he doesn't miss too much time,” McLeod wrote in an e-mail on Tuesday. “Saying that, he is probably still a couple of weeks away from getting built back up into game readiness.”

[TruffleShuffle]

i think johnson is going to have a bad year. not too high on him for some reason.

[Guest]

Is it safe to say that Trey McNutt (remember, the guy we chose over Archer in the Garza trade) is nowhere to be found. Is it safe to say we've seen the end of him?

 

Also absent is Dillon Maples.

 

McNutt is hurt, he had shoulder surgery.

[Guest]

Exhibition game today:

 

@MikeMonaco_: .@SBCubs starting pitcher Trevor Clifton (@Tcliff25) has struck out five in a row through two perfect innings here at @FourWindsField.

[Guest]

@MichaelAImus: @BleacherNation Trevor Clifton pitching in exhibition vs Notre Dame and has retired 10 of first 11 with 7 K's

[Little Slide Rooter]

Is it safe to say that Trey McNutt (remember, the guy we chose over Archer in the Garza trade) is nowhere to be found. Is it safe to say we've seen the end of him?

 

Also absent is Dillon Maples.

 

McNutt is hurt, he had shoulder surgery.

 

It's been almost 2 years since he last pitched.

[Guest]

@SBCubs: .@charcerburks rips an RBI single to CF, and Jeffrey Baez follows with a 2-run single to LF. @SBCubs now lead 4-1 in the fifth!

[ctcf]

CJ Edwards will begin the season in the Smokies bullpen.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I'm starting to get my eyes crossed when it comes to some of our lesser pitching prospects, but am I correct in thinking that Ryan McNeil, Josh Conway, and Tyler Skulina were all biggish deals when drafted?

[Guest]

I'm starting to get my eyes crossed when it comes to some of our lesser pitching prospects, but am I correct in thinking that Ryan McNeil, Josh Conway, and Tyler Skulina were all biggish deals when drafted?

 

Yeah - all three were top 5 round draft picks.

[Guest]

I'm starting to get my eyes crossed when it comes to some of our lesser pitching prospects, but am I correct in thinking that Ryan McNeil, Josh Conway, and Tyler Skulina were all biggish deals when drafted?

 

Yeah - all three were top 5 round draft picks.

 

 

stupid brewers and their stupid shitty mound for ruining conway (am i remembering that right?)

[Clem Fandango]

I'm starting to get my eyes crossed when it comes to some of our lesser pitching prospects, but am I correct in thinking that Ryan McNeil, Josh Conway, and Tyler Skulina were all biggish deals when drafted?

 

Yeah - all three were top 5 round draft picks.

 

 

stupid brewers and their stupid [expletive] mound for ruining conway (am i remembering that right?)

 

Don't even remember Conway. Did he have a bad leg injury last year or something?

[JennieGarthAlgar]

Is it safe to say that Trey McNutt (remember, the guy we chose over Archer in the Garza trade) is nowhere to be found. Is it safe to say we've seen the end of him?

 

Also absent is Dillon Maples.

 

Wait, is this right? I thought it was Freidman who had the choice between the two, and he chose ... wisely?

[toonsterwu]

That was my recollection as well - they had a choice of Archer/McNutt and a choice between Chirinos/Castillo (to go along with Lee/Fuld). I'm not certain any reporter ever said that as a fact, but at the very least, I'm pretty sure that's what the rumors indicated.