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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 10, 2020 11:14:01 GMT -5
Alzolay and Amaya optioned to the minors today.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 10, 2020 11:14:27 GMT -5
Alzolay, Rea and Short to Iowa Amaya to Tennessee
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Post by skokiejoe on Mar 10, 2020 11:14:33 GMT -5
Cubs roster reductions:
Optioned to AAA: Alzolay, Rea, Z. Short Optioned to AA: Amaya Reassigned to Minors camp: Asuaje, Cuevas, Joseph, Giambrone Michael Rucker, Ruler 5er returned by Orioles, in MLB camp as an NRI. MLB camp count now: 44
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 10, 2020 11:16:45 GMT -5
I don't buy Javy, I think he's 100% open to getting something done, now even, but I think this falls on the Cubs and their unwillingness to add money. KB, I've pretty much convinced myself that the Cubs have no interest in extending him and he's as good as gone at the deadline or next winter meetings. Yet again, I am not surprised to see you think the worst of the current front office. Been looking for something positive about the future of the Cubs since 2018 off season.... haven't seen it yet. I'll wait.
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Post by symposiumx on Mar 10, 2020 15:49:51 GMT -5
Cubs roster reductions: Optioned to AAA: Alzolay, Rea, Z. Short Optioned to AA: Amaya Reassigned to Minors camp: Asuaje, Cuevas, Joseph, Giambrone Michael Rucker, Ruler 5er returned by Orioles, in MLB camp as an NRI. MLB camp count now: 44 Thanks. I was asking about this list in another thread. So since Rucker was returned, does he have to stay on roster or if we try to move him to AAA is he exposed to waiver claims again?
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Post by truck19 on Mar 10, 2020 16:03:40 GMT -5
Darvish supposedly studied and worked on his 4 seamer and spin rate during the off season and said he's improved it, and alo refined the knuckle curve Kimbrel taught him more. Coming out of the gate in spring and sitting at 97 with no effort this early and with the knuckle curve and command he has I think he is a legit Cy candidate this year. Especially since he now has confidence and swagger , he just looks bad ass out there. I think the Astros getting busted did wonders for him. He was clearly in his own head after they hammered him in the playoffs, wondering how it happened. Not that he knows they were cheating, and his stuff WAS as good as ever, I think he'll be the guy the Cubs paid for.
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Post by tehmpus on Mar 10, 2020 16:11:02 GMT -5
Cubs roster reductions: Optioned to AAA: Alzolay, Rea, Z. Short Optioned to AA: Amaya Reassigned to Minors camp: Asuaje, Cuevas, Joseph, Giambrone Michael Rucker, Ruler 5er returned by Orioles, in MLB camp as an NRI. MLB camp count now: 44 Thanks. I was asking about this list in another thread. So since Rucker was returned, does he have to stay on roster or if we try to move him to AAA is he exposed to waiver claims again? No. I don't think he has to be on the 40man roster. That's why he was draftable in the first place.
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Post by skokiejoe on Mar 11, 2020 9:31:44 GMT -5
Thanks. I was asking about this list in another thread. So since Rucker was returned, does he have to stay on roster or if we try to move him to AAA is he exposed to waiver claims again? No. I don't think he has to be on the 40man roster. That's why he was draftable in the first place. Correct he will not be on the 40 man roster.
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Post by fine09 on Mar 11, 2020 15:00:04 GMT -5
Yet again, I am not surprised to see you think the worst of the current front office. Been looking for something positive about the future of the Cubs since 2018 off season.... haven't seen it yet. I'll wait. You didn't like the extending of Kyle Hendricks last year? He was far & away our best starter for years so I would think that would be viewed as wonderful by all Cub fans..
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 11, 2020 15:02:56 GMT -5
Been looking for something positive about the future of the Cubs since 2018 off season.... haven't seen it yet. I'll wait. You didn't like the extending of Kyle Hendricks last year? He was far & away our best starter for years so I would think that would be viewed as wonderful by all Cub fans.. Fair point....
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Post by tehmpus on Mar 11, 2020 15:41:01 GMT -5
You didn't like the extending of Kyle Hendricks last year? He was far & away our best starter for years so I would think that would be viewed as wonderful by all Cub fans.. Fair point.... We need more middle of the road extensions like this. (Kyle Schwarber?) A team isn't just 1 or 2 stars, but an actual TEAM.
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Post by trav768 on Mar 11, 2020 16:14:04 GMT -5
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Post by trav768 on Mar 11, 2020 19:31:44 GMT -5
Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 2h Backup shortstop options... Ross names Nico (if he makes the team) and Hernan Perez as options. Says Bote is more 2B/3B than SS. Mentioned that Bryant has "looks completely comfortable" at SS in shift defense drills.
Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 1h Ross also did not rule out flipping Chatwood and Quintana in the rotation to start the season, given that Q's spring build-up was delayed some early on by the flu.
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Post by symposiumx on Mar 11, 2020 19:44:43 GMT -5
Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 2h Backup shortstop options... Ross names Nico (if he makes the team) and Hernan Perez as options. Says Bote is more 2B/3B than SS. Mentioned that Bryant has "looks completely comfortable" at SS in shift defense drills. Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 1h Ross also did not rule out flipping Chatwood and Quintana in the rotation to start the season, given that Q's spring build-up was delayed some early on by the flu. Bryant at SS?! Am I reading that correctly?
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Post by trav768 on Mar 11, 2020 19:48:12 GMT -5
Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 2h Backup shortstop options... Ross names Nico (if he makes the team) and Hernan Perez as options. Says Bote is more 2B/3B than SS. Mentioned that Bryant has "looks completely comfortable" at SS in shift defense drills. Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 1h Ross also did not rule out flipping Chatwood and Quintana in the rotation to start the season, given that Q's spring build-up was delayed some early on by the flu. Bryant at SS?! Am I reading that correctly? I interpret he playing "SS position" in the shift what I find interesting is no mentioning of Descalso as a option at 2B
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Post by symposiumx on Mar 11, 2020 19:59:22 GMT -5
Bryant at SS?! Am I reading that correctly? I interpret he playing "SS position" in the shift what I find interesting is no mentioning of Descalso as a option at 2B Makes a lot more sense. Also talking about Perez as backup. I can’t see cubs keeping Perez and DD. 2 of 3 of kipnis/Perez/DD are getting cut.
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Post by lu13cubbie on Mar 12, 2020 4:45:59 GMT -5
I interpret he playing "SS position" in the shift what I find interesting is no mentioning of Descalso as a option at 2B Makes a lot more sense. Also talking about Perez as backup. I can’t see cubs keeping Perez and DD. 2 of 3 of kipnis/Perez/DD are getting cut. I hope all three
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Post by Mike on Mar 12, 2020 7:49:51 GMT -5
Reading between the lines, it's looking like:
3B Bryant / LF 1B Rizzo (L) / Caratini (S) SS Baez LF Schwarber (L) / RF Souza, Jr C Contreras / Pheghley CF Happ (S) 2B Hoerner RF Heyward (L) / 3B Bote PR-Miller (L)
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 12, 2020 8:17:44 GMT -5
Reading between the lines, it's looking like: 3B Bryant / LF 1B Rizzo (L) / Caratini (S) SS Baez LF Schwarber (L) / RF Souza, Jr C Contreras / Pheghley CF Happ (S) 2B Hoerner RF Heyward (L) / 3B Bote PR-Miller (L) A week ago I thought for sure Nico was going to AAA and Kipnis was in, but today I'm not sure. Kipnis does not look good at all IMO I'd still be shocked if Miller made the team with Schwarber, Happ, Heyward, Almora and Souza already pretty locked in. 6 OFers seems like a lot and adding him just as a pinch runner doesn't make sense early in the season. If only he was a utility type, then maybe.
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Post by trav768 on Mar 12, 2020 8:20:14 GMT -5
Jordan Bastian @mlbastian 9h Darvish, when asked about Ross saying that Opening Day will be either Yu or Kyle Hendricks: "I can't say anything about it, but I'm so surprised it's not Jon Lester in the opening game."
to me this says its going to be Yu. seems decision has been made, but not official
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