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Roster Roulette
May 05, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on May 5, 2009.When Bobby Scales was called up on Monday, it raised two questions. Why wasn't Jake Fox called up and what were the Cubs going to do about the fifth spot?Jake Fox has done everything possible to earn a callup (.400 BA, 12 HR's, 1.411 OPS), but...
Did Lou start celebrating Cinco de Mayo early?
May 05, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on May 5, 2009.Here's today's Cubs starting lineup:1) Gathright CF2) Miles SS3) Fukudome RF4) Lee 1B5) Hoffpauir LF6) Fontenot 3B7) Scales 2B8) Hill C9) Marshall PCloser (if needed)-Aaron HeilmanBefore you start thinking Lou has been downing Corona's,...
Welcome to Chicago, Bobby Scales
May 04, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on May 4, 2009.If you haven't heard, the Cubs put Z on the D.L. today and called up Bobby Scales. If you had already heard, I'm sure you said "Who?"Scales is a 31 year old career minor leaguer. He joined the I-Cubs last year, his 9th career season...
A Trip Around the Minors
May 03, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on May 3, 2009. For the time being, there's no reason not to report on Jake "Micah Hoffpauir Jr." Fox every week so that someone else will get a chance to be the bonus player for Iowa...IowaJake Fox-Just another week for Fox. .353 BA, 3 HR's, 5 doubles...
TD's Top Prospects-#17 Batter
April 29, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 29, 2009.Ryan FlahertyRank: #17 Batter (TD), #8 prospect (BA), #8 prospect (BP)Age: 22Position(s): SSTeam(s): BoiseAcquired: Drafted in the 1st round, supplemental pick (2008)'08 Key Composite Stats: .297 BA, 8 HR's, 112 total bases in 219 AB'...
TD's Top Prospects-#17 Pitcher
April 26, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 26, 2009.Andres QuezadaRank: #17 Pitcher (TD)Age: 23Position(s): SP, RPTeam(s): DSL CubsAcquired: Signed as a non-drafted free agent (2006)'08 Key Composite Stats: 0.34 ERA, 37 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings, 1.10 WHIPBreakdown: If Quezada wasn't 23...
TD's Top Prospects-#18 Batter
April 25, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 25, 2009.Jericho JonesRank: #18 Batter (TD)Age: 21Position(s): LFTeam(s): AZL CubsAcquired: Drafted-20th round (2008)'08 Key Composite Stats: .340 BA, .550 Slugging percentage, .940 OPS, 6 triplesBreakdown: Jericho Jones hit for both power and average...
A Trip Around the Minors
April 24, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 24, 2009.ATAtM has already shrunk by one, with the promotion of Jeff ND. As compensation, we'll take a look at BA's #11 prospect, Steve Clevenger, from here on out...IowaKevin Hart-Hart is closing for the I-Cubs and still trying to overcome his 5 earnie...
TD's Top Prospects-#18 Pitcher
April 24, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 24, 2009.Hank WilliamsonRank: #18 Pitcher (TD)Age: 23Position(s): RPTeam(s): Aberdeen (Low A for the Orioles), Delmarva (Mid A for the Orioles)Acquired: Traded from Orioles for Felix Pie'08 Key Composite Stats: 3.72 ERA, 42 K's in 29 IP, 5 walks,...
Cubs Munching on Reliever Salary
April 23, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 23, 2009.The Cubs are expected to DFA Luis Vizcaino today and call up Jeff ND to take his spot in the bullpen. If they are unable to trade him, they will be eating over $4M in salary. Add Gaudin's salary, and the Cubs have already dropped $6M to guys...
TD's Top Prospects-#19 Batter
April 21, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 21, 2009.Ryan KeedyRank: #19 Batter (TD), Unranked Prospect (BA)Age: 23Position(s): 1BTeam(s): BoiseAcquired: Drafted-16th Round (2008)'08 Key Composite Stats: .333 BA, .419 OBP, 40 RBI's 70 games, 7 errorsBreakdown: Ryan Keedy had the third highest...
TD's Top Prospects-#19 Pitcher
April 20, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 20, 2009.Brian SchlitterRank: #19 Pitcher (TD)Age: 23Position(s): RPTeam(s): Clearwater (Florida State League team for the Phillies), DaytonaAcquired: Traded from Phillies for Scott Erye '08 Key Composite Stats: 2.21 ERA, 67 K's, 9 saves, 1.26 WHIPBreakdown...
TD's Top Prospects-#20 Batter
April 19, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 19, 2009.Tony ThomasRank: #20 Batter (TD), #23 propsect (BA)Age: 22Position(s): 2BTeam(s): DaytonaAcquired: Drafted-3rd Round (2007)'08 Key Composite Stats: .266 BA, 22 of 32 SB's, 30 doubles, 113 K's, 6 errorsBreakdown: When he was drafted in...
TD's Top Prospects-#20 Pitcher
April 18, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 18, 2009.John GaubRank: #20 Pitcher (TD), #29 Prospect in Indians System (BA)Age: 23Position(s): RPTeam(s): Lake County (Low A affiliate of the Indians)Acquired: trade with Indians for Mark DeRosa'08 Key Composite Stats: 3.38 ERA, 34 appearances, 64 IP...
TD's Top Prospects-#21 Batter
April 18, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 10, 2009.Ty WrightRank: #21 Batter (TD), #25 Prospect (BA)Age: 24Position(s): LFTeam(s): Daytona'08 Key Composite Stats: .300 BA, 72 RBI's, 60 runs, 7 of 9 SB'sAcquired: Drafted-7th Round, 2007Breakdown: There isn't anything extra special...
A Trip Around the Minors
April 17, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 17, 2009.ATAtM's back...with the minor league season underway, it's time to once again see what's happening among the top prospects according to BA and BP.IowaJeff ND-The big question for Samardzija was whether he'd be starting or relieving...
What it takes to be a Cubs Fan...Part II
April 16, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 16, 2009.If you read Arthur's post from March 9, you will discover how he became a Cubs fan. Not being born or raised in the greater Chicagoland region, I have been asked the same question: How did you become a Cubs fan? My story begins with a single...
TD's Top Prospects-#21 Pitcher
April 08, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 8, 2009.Ramon ReyesRank: #21 Pitcher (TD)Age: 20Position(s): SPTeam(s): DSL Cubs'08 Key Composite Stats: 15 appearances (14 starts), 1.99 ERA, 4.39 K/W ratioAcquired: Signed as a Non-Drafted Free Agent (2006)Breakdown: The DSL (Dominican Summer League...
Why Guzman?
April 07, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 7, 2009.Thanks in part to the Cubs first DL free start in 23 years, the Cubs had a roster decision to make. While you know by now that the decision was to keep Angel Guzman and eat the $2M salary of Chad Gaudin (both were out of options), the question remains...
How Close was Peavy to Wearing Pinstripes?
April 06, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 4, 2009.Jake Peavy was almost a Cub. We all heard the rumors all winter long. But just how close was it? Well, according to Baseball Tonight, this close (imagine I in holding my thumb and forefinger about about 3 millimeters apart). Buster Olney reported...
Spring Training exposes Cubs Draft Success
April 06, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 5, 2009.While most people focus on the final 25 man roster, there is a lot going on on the minor league fields. As the big league teams get ready to break camp, so to do the minor leaguers, meaning that there are some inevitable cuts from the organization...
TD's Top Prospects-#22 Batter
April 06, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 4, 2009.Rebel RidlingRank: #22 Batter (TD), Unranked Prospect (BA)Age: 22Position(s): 1BTeam(s): Boise, Peoria'08 Key Composite Stats: 14 HR's in 236 AB's, .492 total bases per AB, .250 BAAcquired: Drafted-25th round, 2008Breakdown: Ridling has...
TD's Top Prospects-#22 Pitcher
April 01, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on April 1, 2009.Jeff StevensRank: #22 Pitcher (TD), #19 Prospect in Indians System (BA)Age: 25Position(s): RPTeam(s): AA, AAA for Indians'08 Key Composite Stats: 3.24 ERA, 81 K's in 58 1/3 innings pitched, 1.11 WHIP, 6 savesAcquired: Trade with Indians for...
TD's Top Prospects-#23 Batter
March 26, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 26, 2009.Nelson PerezRank: #23 Pitcher (TD), Unranked Prospect (BA)Age: 21Position(s): RF, CFTeam(s): AZL Cubs'08 Key Composite Stats: .305 BA, .656 slugging percentage, 10 triplesAcquired: Signed as a Non-drafted Free Agent (2006)Breakdown: Perez would...
Cubs News and Notes
March 25, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 25, 2009.While we here at TD World Headquarters have been caught up in WBC fever (OK, so it's more like NCAA tournament and fantasy baseball), there have been a number of interesting notes that I thought I'd get caught up on.Rule V pick David Patton...
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