Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 6-30-22

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scheduled Game (All Times Central):

 

Iowa vs Columbus, 6:38 pm

Tennessee vs Rocket City, 6:15 pm

South Bend at Beloit, 6:35 pm

Myrtle Beach vs Charleston, 6:05 pm

ACL Cubs at ACL Royals, 8:00 pm

DSL Cubs Blue vs DSL Pirates Black, 10:00 am

DSL Cubs Red at DSL Braves, 10:00 am

 

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: RHP Luke Farrell

Tennessee: RHP Riley Thompson

South Bens: RHP Kohl Franklin

Myrtle Beach: RHP Tyler Schlaffer

[CubinNY]

SB Cubs are now in 1st place. I know it's not that important in the grand scheme, but it is still better than not being in 1st place.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

SB Cubs are now in 1st place. I know it's not that important in the grand scheme, but it is still better than not being in 1st place.

 

Making the playoffs = more games for prospects and an easier runway for promotions for prospects who’ll start at the next level in 2023.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

 

Simmons DFA??

[Transmogrified Tiger]

 

Simmons DFA??

 

Heyward DL feels more likely

[Bertz]

I don't understand what he does for the team? They already won't play Nelly, so now we're going to do.... something..to free up a 40 man spot for another RH outfielder?

 

I kind of wonder if this is a Conor Menez deal where he's getting called up because of a short term IL crunch (maybe even a COVID deal given the 40 man spot?), and they chose him over a better option because he's more DFA-able in two weeks?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I don't understand what he does for the team? They already won't play Nelly, so now we're going to do.... something..to free up a 40 man spot for another RH outfielder?

 

I kind of wonder if this is a Conor Menez deal where he's getting called up because of a short term IL crunch (maybe even a COVID deal given the 40 man spot?), and they chose him over a better option because he's more DFA-able in two weeks?

 

The only hitter on the 40 man that isn't on the active roster or hurt is Canario, so if they have a new injury requiring a DL stint(Heyward), a 40 man move is a necessity.

 

As for where the move comes from, Hermosillo is a few days from 60 on the IL and they clearly don't care about DFA'ing him if push comes to shove, so 60 day-ing him feels like the play.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

 

Simmons DFA??

 

Heyward DL feels more likely

 

Still would need a 40 man move right? Could be Hermosillo DFA with Heyward 15 day, unless they would immediately put him on the 60 day.

[Bertz]

I don't understand what he does for the team? They already won't play Nelly, so now we're going to do.... something..to free up a 40 man spot for another RH outfielder?

 

I kind of wonder if this is a Conor Menez deal where he's getting called up because of a short term IL crunch (maybe even a COVID deal given the 40 man spot?), and they chose him over a better option because he's more DFA-able in two weeks?

 

The only hitter on the 40 man that isn't on the active roster or hurt is Canario, so if they have a new injury requiring a DL stint(Heyward), a 40 man move is a necessity.

 

As for where the move comes from, Hermosillo is a few days from 60 on the IL and they clearly don't care about DFA'ing him if push comes to shove, so 60 day-ing him feels like the play.

 

Ah didn't realize that about Hermosillo. The "why Crook" does still seem to be the Menez deal. Crook up on the roster through the weekend, replaced by Seiya on Monday-ish, and then the next 40 man spot needed ends up being a Crook DFA.

[Jaxbro]

Suzuki 1-2 with a RBI early on in his first rehab start

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Suzuki 1-2 with a RBI early on in his first rehab start

 

And now a HR

[CaliforniaRaisin]

[CaliforniaRaisin]

[Transmogrified Tiger]

PCA really filling up the box score, 3 for 3 with a BB and 1/2 SB

[Bertz]

The bar is on the floor for him right now, but Kohl Franklin getting through four innings is nice to see. He was still bad, but not quite so bad as to get knocked out of the game super early.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Wilson Cunningham - the 6’8” kid who was the Cubs’ 20th rounder last year and currently attends the University of Chicago - made his pro debut today: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP.

 

Koen Moreno got the start for the ACL Cubs and his control problems continued. He’s up to 8 BB in 2.2 IP.

[Hrubes20]

PCA really filling up the box score, 3 for 3 with a BB and 1/2 SB

 

You Crow, We Crow. Amirite?

 

I’ll show myself out.

[Bertz]

 

He's gonna get a little time at Tenn this year

[craig]

Caissie had 19 singles in June.