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  1. CubsWin
    This could be a crazy night pitching wise. Underwood has been struggling of late and Albertos still hasn't shown he's over his battle with Steve Blass disease.
  2. CubsWin
    In disappointing and somewhat surprising news, the Cubs have released RHP Florencio Serrano. He was signed for $1.2 million (the same amount as SS Luis Verdugo) out of Mexico. Serrano has/had a fastball that sits in the low 90s and topped out at 94 MPH with a sharp-breaking curveball that was talked about as a possible plus pitch in the future. Serrano was ranked as the 29th best IFA prospect by BA. We knew something was up as Serrano was not in ExST and was not listed among those at the Dominican Academy. A few weeks ago I asked AZ Phil, who broke this news last night, if he knew why Serrano hadn't reported. He didn't respond. I assumed that meant he didn't know. He confirmed that in his post yesterday.
  3. CubsWin
    Ha! Kelli still showing off his speed as he didn't know it went out until after rounding 2nd. If you're that fast and hit a HR, I say keep running full speed, brother! That would make for a very distinctive home run "trot".
  4. CubsWin
    Fabian Pertuz, probably the Cub with the best numbers over all in the DSL, was hit by a pitch on Thursday, immediately taken out and hasn't played since. Hopefully, it's not too bad.
  5. CubsWin
    A guy is in a terrible car accident. His insides are all torn up. He's in surgery for 7 hours while his poor wife sits on pins and needles in the waiting room. Finally, the surgeon comes out. The wife runs over to him. "Doc, you gotta tell me, just level with me, is he gonna make it?!" The doctor, exhausted, wipes the sweat from his brow, takes a deep breath, looks her in the eyes and says, "He's gonna make it, BUT, life as you know it is over. He's a complete vegetable. You'll have to feed him through a straw, dress him, bathe him. He can't even open his eyes. The wife is mortified at the news. Trembling, she looks up at the surgeon and asks, "Really?" [spoil]The Doc says, "Nah, I'm just kidding. He's dead." He pats her reassuringly on the shoulder and walks away.[/spoil]
  6. CubsWin
    Come on, people, it's Friday night! Party at my house. Jim Beam shots and whippits for everybody! I really gotta lay off the formaldehyde...
  7. CubsWin
    Well, that's good. I wasn't trying to "bovver" you. Just playin' the fool.
  8. CubsWin
    Trust me, I'm trying to...
  9. CubsWin
    Yeah that's not really what I'm looking to find out or see from video. He closes out his night with a K. At least three Ks were swinging, which is nice. The radio broadcast made it seem like there was alot of weak contact and bad swings Here's a napkin. You're drooling a bit. Right there in the corner. No, the other corner. Now it's hanging off your... Ah, it's fallen on your shirt, never mind.
  10. CubsWin
    Yeah... we know.
  11. CubsWin
    All kidding aside, per AZ Phil, and I'm sure you know all this already, 88-91 on the FB, advanced change, developing curve, with good control of all offerings.
  12. CubsWin
    [bbvideo=560,315] [/bbvideo] Here ya go. Enjoy breaking it down!
  13. CubsWin
    Bote keeps doing Bote with a 2-run double in the 1st. Just the latest success story for the Cubs developing hitting.
  14. CubsWin
    9 of those guys are 19 or younger (Eury Ramos is 20). The Emeralds have a 10th player who is under 20 not on AZ Phil's list and that's Jonathan Sierra. Only Vasquez and Morel are 18. Morel turns 19 in 9 days while Vasquez will be 18 all season.
  15. CubsWin
    AZ Phil has ranked his favorite prospects on Eugene's roster as far as where he'd place them in the Cubs top 30...
  16. CubsWin
    Thompson done after 7 perfect. Tyler Peyton now in. Peyton gives up a hit in the 8th to snap the perfect game at 7.1 innings. I had a bad feeling when they brought Peyton in. He’s had a rough time of late. He promptly allows 4 runs through a third of an inning.
  17. CubsWin
    This is absolutely horsefeathering crazy.
  18. CubsWin
    Yeah, it's a decent roster as far as having some possible decent to high end prospects on it. C - Soto 2B - Diaz SS - Vasquez SS/3B - Morel OF - Velasquez CF - Kelli OF - Sierra SP - Albertos SP - Marquez SP - Ramos SP - Carrera The college arms shouldn't be an issue. Looks like Richan has a slot open for him if the Cubs don't want him to rest. They'll likely have Roberts, Mort and Casey pitch out of the pen. The only college bats of any importance that should see time in Eugene are Hoerner, Weber and Artis. Herron's still injured, right? I don't see guys like Reynolds or Durna taking time away from any of the youngsters, plus both of those guys can play 1B. Rotating in Hoerner, Weber and Artis shouldn't be too much of an issue. And, given the state of the system, if it becomes a problem because everyone is playing well, I'd say that's a good thing...
  19. CubsWin
    For a while now, the narrative has been that the Cubs have struggled to scout and develop pitching, and I think deservedly so. But that might be changing. We've seen several arms take a step forward over the last couple of seasons. Last year the big breakout was Adbert Alzolay followed by Dillon Maples and Michael Rucker. This year the breakouts haven't been as big (yet) but the list is quite a bit longer. The biggest and most suprising breakout is Matt Swarmer. It's rare that a 19th rounder from just two years ago would already be in AA after dominating at Myrtle Beach. Bailey Clark has shown great improvement. Tyson Miller has taken a clear step forward. Clifton has bounced back. Underwood is back on the map. Tyler Thomas is a thing now. This is Lange first season, obviously, but the development of what seems to be a plus change up has had his ERA drop from 4.65 to 2.89 in his last 4 starts. Rucker and Robinson continue to hold their own in AA. On the scouting side, Cory Abbott has had the best start to his pro career than any of the Cubs previous 2nd round picks under Theo, and Mekkes has been a scouting hit as he's basically dominated every level since being drafted. The last two seasons have given me hope that maybe the Cubs can develop pitching after all...
  20. CubsWin
    Let's hope this is a sign that Aramis is starting to adjust to High-A pitching. In June, .261/.414/.609 with a triple, 2 HRs, 5 BB and just 3 Ks.
  21. CubsWin
    It's always a good sign when the youngest hitter on your team is leading the team in OPS (among players with more than 80 ABs). I'm looking at you, Miguel Amaya...
  22. CubsWin
    Some other fun notes from AZ Phil's report today: Jonathan Soto threw out 3 of 3 attempted base stealers. Athletic CFer Jose Gutierrez threw out the very speedy Fernando Kelli attempting to score on a sac fly. No idea how deep the fly ball was hit, obviously. And then this beauty. Looks like the City of Mesa is having a little fun with the Cubs...
  23. CubsWin
    Glad to see a new poster here. Welcome! Yes, happy to have another voice!
  24. CubsWin
    Amaya keeps hitting dongs. Now has 9 HRs in just under 190 ABs and maintaining a SLG over .500.
  25. CubsWin
    Dillon Maples last 6 appearances: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 11 K.
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