Stratos
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Wonder why no appearance by Horton? He's on the Cubs Prospect game roster. Saw him pitching a live sim AB to Happ the other day. Maybe he had a small issue and was delayed this ST
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Doubtful any teams will change their evaluation of a 30 y/o player with lots of MLB and AAA PA's based on a couple dozen PAs in early ST.
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If he turns out to be a healthier version of Kiermaier I'd be very satisfied.
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Javy "I used the game to warm up" Baez tipped some pitches of Quintana and possibly others in 2018. https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/03/11/yeesh-another-way-the-cubs-were-tipping-pitches-against-the-brewers-in-2018/
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I think the hit tool is average to below average at best, the power is about average, and the swing decisions are average at best and probably below average based on his general aggressiveness as a player. As a pure hitter in the box he probably ends up average at best with a very real chance to be below average. His best offensive ability is his speed, but his baserunning skills aren't exactly refined, he's just very aggressive. I think his AVG, OBP, and SLG in the minors have been inflated by his excellent speed. Bunt hits, beating out grounders, taking an extra base on a hit etc. It still counts, but I think it hides some of his lack of skill in his actual hitting abilities at the plate if we just look at the stats. Left-handed Corey Patterson isn't a bad comp, but PCA hopefully walks more. Like Patterson, the most value probably comes from the glove and wheels.
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Yesterday Wesneski was throwing a 12-6 version of his breaking ball against lefties and getting swings and misses. Maybe he's found an answer.
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Yeah he needs to get the control back on track and they need some SP stretched out in Iowa anyways, and the MLB pen is pretty full as it is. Don't think anyone really expected Brown to make the OD roster. Thought Vazquez had a shot with Madrigal banged up and he's on the 40. Maybe Morel and Madrigal were the last middle INF on the roster and they plan to carry Mastrobuoni to replace Madrigal if he's still hurt.
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PCA has often looked totally overmatched again this spring, there was no chance of him making the roster. He needs lots of PA's against more advanced pitching. I wouldn't be surprised if he spends the whole year minus Sept in Iowa.
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He's gotta be the guy on the OD roster if Happ has a setback. Cubs are saying Happ should be ready for OD though.
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I think they're done with the roster minus smaller transactions or maybe a major injury.
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He only has 4 AB this spring so it's a good question. McGeary has 1 AB.
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Good news no tear or surgery involved though.
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I saw him make another error previously, and play another ball badly but still made the play
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He's learning a lot haha.
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One of the bunts was an attempt that didn't get down if I remember
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I think I saw 3 to Morel within an inning or 2 of his 2x error inning. I may have missed more.
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The Angels were bunting like mad on Morel at 3B, they smelled weakness after the 2 errors. Weird thing to do in a ST game.
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Kilian experienced shoulder discomfort last night when pulled. MRI done and awaiting results: https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/03/06/caleb-kilians-injury-issue-was-with-his-shoulder-and-it-is-concerning/
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He's a TJS guy so it might just be teams being careful and building him up slow.
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Why is that? Just noticed he's dropped to #11 on the MLB.com Cubs Top 30 prospects which was just updated, down from #6. Which doesn't really mean anything, just reflects the walk issues he had in AAA last year.
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Yeah gotta think Almonte is a lock since he has no options, and Cuas has 2 options left. Assuming Wicks is the #5 SP, the 8th pen spot is between Wesneski, Cuas, Thompson, Palencia, Little, and maybe Kilian. Nobody else is on the 40-man. I think Cuas has the upper hand there. Wesneski probably needs work again in AAA.
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In 159 IP at all levels in his career he's given up only 2 HR and ridiculous K/9, he's a beast.
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Davis had a previous concussion?
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I think given his tools it's pretty unlikely that when healthy he's the sub-200 AVG. and .231 BABIP hitter he was last year in AAA. We don't know exactly what he is yet or what his k% would be but he does have some power and looks healthy this spring. I still like him as a prospect, it's the health that is worrisome not the talent IMO.
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Trade Bellinger right now