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  1. JBears79
    Anyone have any reports on how Wiggin's command looked? I see the 7Ks and 2BBs but im curious if thats just a product of hitters being less advanced at South Bend. Was he hitting his spots? Also, it does seem like Cubs pitchers are going longer than they did in the past. Thank god. it used to drive me nuts that guys would get removed after 3 or 4 IP. I understand innings limits and throwing programs but it seemed like it would go the entire season. I'm hoping this helps build the pitching depths stamina for the long term. Loving some of the initial returns at the lower levels right now.
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    Brujan 🤮
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    Love the movement on that slider.
  4. JBears79
    I'm guessing beginning of June for Horton. I'd like to see him get that stamina up a little more and shake off some of that rust. I'd like to see the Cubs piggy back him in the 4/5 spot. I think that would be a good way to ease him into the pros and keep that innings limit low while providing valuable experience.
  5. JBears79
    Boyd got absolutely screwed over by his defense today.
  6. JBears79
    What is up with the defense man? Its like once a game there is an inning where everyone forgets how to play their position
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    Ill take it from him. I think the big thing with Cade right now in the early going is getting his stamina up. Going 75 pitches with 6Ks is a good day.
  8. JBears79
    Id agree with you, but sticking at SS is always gonna be a strong indicator of future value imo. Valdez hasnt shown that he can't play SS at all yet but sticking up the middle will probably be an important factor in his development just due to his current/future hitting profile.
  9. JBears79
    Its a shame too. That ownership group is absolute trash. Pittsburgh deserves a good team again. That ball park is gorgeous.
  10. JBears79
    I saw that. I'm gonna chalk it up to the Cubs wanting positional versatility for now. One of these 10 SS the past 3 IFA classes the Cubs took has to pan out as a star, right? haha
  11. JBears79
    Hope Valdez and all those fly balls he hits continue to translate to home runs after his inevitable promotion. He's an exciting player if he can stick at SS.
  12. JBears79
    Great D cubs
  13. JBears79
    I'd like to see Palencia up.
  14. JBears79
    I'm not gonna even think about this game. This stuff will get cleaned up as the year moves along. Cubs didnt lose to the Padres last night, they beat themselves. Only think I'm gonna say is I never want to see Nate Pearson throw a pitch in a Cubs jersey ever again.
  15. JBears79
    And people said Shaw was struggling. What a rocket!
  16. JBears79
    I have faith in Matt Shaw
  17. JBears79
    I keep always having to remind myself that development of international kids can take so long since they come into the organization when they are 16.
  18. JBears79
    I dont have any data to prove it but this always seems like what Happ does. He starts the year off moderately slow but still gets on base and then you look at the end of the season and he's put up another 3 WAR year.
  19. JBears79
    Nice to see Paciolla having success.
  20. JBears79
    At least its early in the season, if its worst case scenario he should be back next year. I like our depth and we have the pieces to acquire a frontline starter at the deadline.
  21. JBears79
    I always liked Darwin Barney. Absolute defensive beast at 2nd and seemed like a likeable guy.
  22. JBears79
    Ahh gotcha. I see what you're saying now. I interpreted your post differently. Shaw got 131 AB's at AAA and was pretty dominant. I'm also pro keep Shaw at the MLB level but I also dont think hes struggling as much as it looks. I think he's holding his own and consistently has good AB's. His walk rate is great and I think its just a matter of time before he starts barreling the ball. I do think having Shaw up right now is a bit of a necessity that pushed this type of development forward though. Let say we had signed Bregman for example, we are probably watching Shaw dominate AAA right now rather than cut his teeth and come along slowly at the MLB level, similar to what the Cubs did with Bellinger and PCA. I guess that's just kind of where the eye test comes into play and your scouting idk. I just think there is a lot of value at AAA that might be untapped but I do see the value in your point.
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    Yeah I'd agree with you on the pitcher side. I didnt make it clear that I'm really just referencing hitters. Hitting and pitching development is so different that I separate them in my mind. I really believe in the value of AB's at AAA for hitting prospects. Id agree with you about being much more flexible on movement there than anywhere else though.
  24. JBears79
    Yeah, I agree with this. 200 PA is where I try to break up minor league seasons into thirds I guess. Take Alcantara for example, he has a pattern of always struggling at a new level early. It's probably a combination of weather and adjustment but once he figures it out, we have also seen a pattern of sustained success and he really takes off. AAA is the one level I like to see much longer sustained success. Michael Busch is the first name that comes to mind for that strategy. He got, what, some 1200 AAA AB's? I've always wondered how much that has played into his success with the Cubs. I think we really underestimate the value of AAA sometimes.
  25. JBears79
    At least wait till the summer. Everybody loves Chicago in the summer. I think the Cubs have just as good a shot as anyone. NY has the same problem with April weather, same with Philly and Boston. LA is LA so they always win there and SD has payroll problems. I dont see a fit in Texas. Houston just traded him and I'm not sure if Texas can afford him or not while paying Seager, Semien, Degrom etc.
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