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Arizona Phil[/url]"]RHP Jordan Brink, RHP Cole Brocker, RHP Josh Conway, LHP Colton Freeman, RHP Tanner Griggs, RHP Randy McCurry, RHP Zach Rafferty, RHP Alexander Santana, RHP Nick Sarianides, RHP (ex-INF) Ho-Young Son, LHP Kyle Twomey, C Sam Tidaback, INF Munenori Kawasaki, and 1B-OF Jose Paniagua have been released. (RHP Maikel Cleto and RHP Jim Henderson were released earlier).

 

Also, Arizona Phil mentioned Jose Paulino has been moved to Myrtle Beach's bullpen in minor league camp.

What happened to Kyle Twomey? He didn't have a bad year last year.

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Arizona Phil[/url]"]RHP Jordan Brink, RHP Cole Brocker, RHP Josh Conway, LHP Colton Freeman, RHP Tanner Griggs, RHP Randy McCurry, RHP Zach Rafferty, RHP Alexander Santana, RHP Nick Sarianides, RHP (ex-INF) Ho-Young Son, LHP Kyle Twomey, C Sam Tidaback, INF Munenori Kawasaki, and 1B-OF Jose Paniagua have been released. (RHP Maikel Cleto and RHP Jim Henderson were released earlier).

 

Also, Arizona Phil mentioned Jose Paulino has been moved to Myrtle Beach's bullpen in minor league camp.

What happened to Kyle Twomey? He didn't have a bad year last year.

 

I was surprised too. His stuff isn't great but he had good results, some pedigree and no major arm injuries.

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happ is going to be our .850 OPS 2B when zobrist washes up you fools

 

yeah, I really feel like happ is going to end up providing value to us as the centerpiece of a trade.

Nah, he's the Zobrist replacement when he leaves in 2 years and Javy fails to be a viable everyday player because he can't hit RHP.

 

My brain just can't accept the idea of hitting on yet another prospect. But you guys are probably right. Theo drafted another dong monster and we should just keep them all.

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I sometimes forget that Clifton is still only 21.

I know, right? Doesn't turn 22 until May 11th.

 

The Southern League is a much tougher environment for a pitcher than the Carolina League, but if he can pitch 140 innings with around 25% K, less than 10% BB, around a .230-.240 BAA and 1.20 or less WHIP (all of which would be slightly worse than his 2016 numbers) in his age 21-22 season in AA, the Cubs may have something, and he could start showing up in some top 100 lists.

 

As always, it's wait-and-see time. Good news is we won't have to wait much longer for start #1! Come on, Friday...

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FWIW, Clifton threw 6 scoreless (83 pitches) giving up 3 hits with 3 Ks and a walk in his final spring tune-up vs. Eddie Butler and the AAA squad.

 

For those interested, Butler went 5 innings (84 pitches) giving up 8 H, 3 runs (all earned) with no walks and 6 Ks.

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It's official but not surprising, Paredes has made the jump from the AZL to South Bend. He'll be 18 years old all season.

 

Not official but a little more surprising, it appears C Johnny Pereda will also start the season in South Bend. Good reports on Pereda's defense and a breakout season with the bat put him on the map in 2016. He'll turn 21 on April 18th.

 

Thomas Hatch will make his Cubs debut in High-A Myrtle Beach, and, of course, Happ starts the year in AAA.

 

On the flip side, Bailey Clark will stay in extended spring training perhaps joining South Bend down the line.

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It's official but not surprising, Paredes has made the jump from the AZL to South Bend. He'll be 18 years old all season.

 

Not official but a little more surprising, it appears C Johnny Pereda will also start the season in South Bend. Good reports on Pereda's defense and a breakout season with the bat put him on the map in 2016. He'll turn 21 on April 18th.

 

Thomas Hatch will make his Cubs debut in High-A Myrtle Beach, and, of course, Happ starts the year in AAA.

 

On the flip side, Bailey Clark will stay in extended spring training perhaps joining South Bend down the line.

 

I'll be seeing South Bend several times in May. I'm excited to see Paredes, among others.

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It's official but not surprising, Paredes has made the jump from the AZL to South Bend. He'll be 18 years old all season.

 

Not official but a little more surprising, it appears C Johnny Pereda will also start the season in South Bend. Good reports on Pereda's defense and a breakout season with the bat put him on the map in 2016. He'll turn 21 on April 18th.

 

Thomas Hatch will make his Cubs debut in High-A Myrtle Beach, and, of course, Happ starts the year in AAA.

 

On the flip side, Bailey Clark will stay in extended spring training perhaps joining South Bend down the line.

 

The Pereda news is a great opportunity for him, but possibly less merit based than need. SB's catching situation is no bueno. I know this, guys, because I play OOTP hmk. He's definitely a prospect, just don't be stunned if he finishes the year with Eugene should some C depth be added somehow.

It should've been Marcos Mastrobuoni. Perhaps he's a little dinged up. Maybe his defense isn't great. I have no info.

 

I wouldn't be shocked if any prospect who skips a level winds up spending time at that lower level at some point during the season. That said, if Pereda hits he'll stay. What I would be shocked by is if it's his defense that gets him sent down.

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It's official but not surprising, Paredes has made the jump from the AZL to South Bend. He'll be 18 years old all season.

 

Not official but a little more surprising, it appears C Johnny Pereda will also start the season in South Bend. Good reports on Pereda's defense and a breakout season with the bat put him on the map in 2016. He'll turn 21 on April 18th.

 

Thomas Hatch will make his Cubs debut in High-A Myrtle Beach, and, of course, Happ starts the year in AAA.

 

On the flip side, Bailey Clark will stay in extended spring training perhaps joining South Bend down the line.

 

I believe he's been dealing with some sort of arm injury.

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Man, I really thought Skulina was a pretty safe bet to see time in the majors when he was drafted. Seemed like a guy who would move pretty quick.
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The "behind the plate" bit is really interesting. By account he's got the arm, the hands,, and the coordination.

 

Almost already too late for that, though. If a guy is racking up hits and success in full-season, he's got no need to switch positions and set his track back by a couple of years. Cool idea, though, given the shortage of catchers who can hit.

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