From the Vizcaino link The Cubs have more than 50 Minor League players taking part in a mini-camp at the team's new complex. One player who fans most likely won't recognize is Daniel Vogelbach, who lost 30 pounds this offseason. Vogelbach is the Cubs' 10th-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com. Can't wait to see an updated pic of him
I don't think Kalish will make the team out of ST but lets say he is healthy and looks promising - can we send him to IA without exposing him to waivers?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/...0,3499638.story Pitchers: Hendricks, Marcus Hatley, Carlos Pimentel, Armando Rivero, Brian Schlitter, Tommy Hottovy, Eric Jokisch, Jonathan Sanchez and Tsuyoshi Wada. Infielders: Baez, Bryant, Ryan Roberts, Chris Valaika and Jeudy Valdez. Outfielders: Almora, Chris Coghlan, Aaron Cunningham, Ryan Kalish, Mitch Maier, Darnell McDonald and Casper Wells. Catchers: John Baker, Rafael Lopez and Eli Whiteside.
KyleJRM becomes optimistic Vogelbach plays LF better than Carlos Lee (low bar I know) Olt starts out strong and is starting at 3B for the Cubs by May 15th
Maybe as a ST invite, but we're not exactly talking about a young guy waiting for a breakout season here. I'm actually very surprised that he's only 28. It seemed like he was with the Brewers for ages. you are crazy if you think he is a candidate for a ST invite - only 28 and pitching well in the AL - if Toronto doesn't get him resigned before he gets to FA there will be a bit of a bidding war for him
Speed isn't what would have put the Cubs over the top the past few years, talent is. And even if speed would help us, Crawford is 30 and that speed may start diminishing here pretty soon. At that point, he's a slightly more patient and much less powerful Soriano with (possibly) better defense. possibly better defense??? that is like saying Olivia Wilde might be hotter than Roseanne Barr