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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 18, 2020 11:53:08 GMT -5
Starters (5) Chatwood Darvish Hendricks Lester Mills
Relief(10) Brothers Kimbrel Jeffress Ryan Sadler Tepera Underwood Jr. Wick Wieck Winkler
Catchers (3) Caratini Contreras Phegley
Infielders(7) Rizzo Hoerner Kipnis Baez Bryant Bote Descalso
Outfielders(5) Almora Jr., Happ Heyward Schwarber Souza Jr.
D/L Quintana
Brothers and Phegley would have to be added to the 40 man roster.
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Post by idontcare on Jul 18, 2020 18:42:28 GMT -5
Starters (5) Chatwood Darvish Hendricks Lester Mills Relief(10) Brothers Kimbrel Jeffress Ryan Sadler Tepera Underwood Jr. Wick Wieck Winkler Catchers (3) Caratini Contreras Phegley Infielders(7) Rizzo Hoerner Kipnis Baez Bryant Bote Descalso Outfielders(5) Almora Jr., Happ Heyward Schwarber Souza Jr. D/L Quintana Brothers and Phegley would have to be added to the 40 man roster. I think the Cubs will carry Ian Miller over Phegley. I don't see the need to carry three catchers and with the DH rule, I see a base stealer more valuable than a bat off the bench. I'm not overly worried about one of Contreras or Caratini in the DH position and the other gets hurt, the risk seems very low and I think we could easily get by pinch hitting for the pitcher in that situation for a few at bats, then making a roster change if need be accordingly. |
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Post by trav768 on Jul 18, 2020 23:54:21 GMT -5
yeah I can see Ian Miller on team. he was impressive in spring training. Miller is player want to use late game situations or extra inning rule with runner on 2nd.
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Post by fine09 on Jul 19, 2020 7:09:21 GMT -5
Starters (5) Chatwood Darvish Hendricks Lester Mills Relief(10) Brothers Kimbrel Jeffress Ryan Sadler Tepera Underwood Jr. Wick Wieck Winkler Catchers (3) Caratini Contreras Phegley Infielders(7) Rizzo Hoerner Kipnis Baez Bryant Bote Descalso Outfielders(5) Almora Jr., Happ Heyward Schwarber Souza Jr. D/L Quintana Brothers and Phegley would have to be added to the 40 man roster. I think the Cubs will carry Ian Miller over Phegley. I don't see the need to carry three catchers and with the DH rule, I see a base stealer more valuable than a bat off the bench. I'm not overly worried about one of Contreras or Caratini in the DH position and the other gets hurt, the risk seems very low and I think we could easily get by pinch hitting for the pitcher in that situation for a few at bats, then making a roster change if need be accordingly. Maybe, by Rizzo's health may change the need for Phegley if he can't go right away. |
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Post by idontcare on Jul 19, 2020 10:55:26 GMT -5
I think the Cubs will carry Ian Miller over Phegley. I don't see the need to carry three catchers and with the DH rule, I see a base stealer more valuable than a bat off the bench. I'm not overly worried about one of Contreras or Caratini in the DH position and the other gets hurt, the risk seems very low and I think we could easily get by pinch hitting for the pitcher in that situation for a few at bats, then making a roster change if need be accordingly. Maybe, by Rizzo's health may change the need for Phegley if he can't go right away. I don't even think that would sway my opinion. The Cubs are loaded with first base options if Caratini or Contreras need to catch and Rizzo is out. |
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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 23, 2020 9:52:52 GMT -5
Final roster must be set by 11:00am today.
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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 23, 2020 11:24:44 GMT -5
Phegley, Brothers contracts selected
Quintana to 10-day IL, Descalso (left ankle sprain) to 45-day IL
Norwood, Maples recalled
Tepera, Cotton optioned to South Bend camp
Rea assigned to SB camp
NRIs Perez, Miller, Higgins, Hultzen reassigned to SB camp
Zagunis has elected not to play, removed from 60-man pool
Garcia designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, which remains at capacity with other moves.
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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 23, 2020 11:31:18 GMT -5
Pitchers (16)
SP Kyle Hendricks
SP Yu Darvish
SP Tyler Chatwood
SP Jon Lester
SP Alec Mills
CL Craig Kimbrel
RP Jeremy Jeffress
RP Rowan Wick
RP Kyle Ryan
RP Brad Wieck
RP Casey Sadler
RP Duane Underwood Jr.
RP Dillon Maples
RP Dan Winkler
RP James Norwood
RP Rex Brothers
Position Players (14)
Catchers
Willson Contreras
Victor Caratini
Josh Phegley
Infielders
Kris Bryant
David Bote
Javier Báez
Jason Kipnis
Nico Hoerner
Anthony Rizzo
Outfielders
Kyle Schwarber
Ian Happ
Albert Almora Jr.
Jason Heyward
Steven Souza Jr.
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Post by rvn11 on Jul 23, 2020 11:32:55 GMT -5
Did Descalso get hurt last night? I saw the box score said he had an AB but was then subbed for defensively. Just kind of curious as to whether he had a real injury or if they're just hiding him from being cut for some reason. 45 days for an ankle sprain is pretty significant as well. Not that Garcia really has a place, but he's more valuable than DD at the moment.
Also curious that Zagunis has now decided to opt out. I don't think there was any doubt he wouldn't make the team.
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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 23, 2020 11:37:31 GMT -5
Did Descalso get hurt last night? I saw the box score said he had an AB but was then subbed for defensively. Just kind of curious as to whether he had a real injury or if they're just hiding him from being cut for some reason. 45 days for an ankle sprain is pretty significant as well. Not that Garcia really has a place, but he's more valuable than DD at the moment. Also curious that Zagunis has now decided to opt out. I don't think there was any doubt he wouldn't make the team. Ball off his foot. |
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Post by rvn11 on Jul 23, 2020 12:01:43 GMT -5
Did Descalso get hurt last night? I saw the box score said he had an AB but was then subbed for defensively. Just kind of curious as to whether he had a real injury or if they're just hiding him from being cut for some reason. 45 days for an ankle sprain is pretty significant as well. Not that Garcia really has a place, but he's more valuable than DD at the moment. Also curious that Zagunis has now decided to opt out. I don't think there was any doubt he wouldn't make the team. Ball off his foot. A BS injury or no? |
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Post by skokiejoe on Jul 23, 2020 13:33:30 GMT -5
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Post by batman66 on Jul 23, 2020 13:40:18 GMT -5
I wasnt paying much attention to his at bat. but Ross and the trainer came out to check on him.
Kind of seemed like a WWE scripted thing to me and Im only half joking.
Ross ...hey DD make it look like you hurt your ankle again and we can keep you around on the IL for the season if you want to stay around instead of waiving you.
Im glad he wont be around to take away at bats from others , but really if the front office likes the guy so much as a person make him part of the coaching staff.
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Post by TheChico on Jul 23, 2020 13:58:32 GMT -5
I wasnt paying much attention to his at bat. but Ross and the trainer came out to check on him. Kind of seemed like a WWE scripted thing to me and Im only half joking. Ross ...hey DD make it look like you hurt your ankle again and we can keep you around on the IL for the season if you want to stay around instead of waiving you. Im glad he wont be around to take away at bats from others , but really if the front office likes the guy so much as a person make him part of the coaching staff. Haha! it is a total BS injury for sure, apparently he really is a big deal in the clubhouse, and they found a way to keep him in the clubhouse while not hurting the team on the field. Seems like a win-win. I am assuming he will likely retire after the season and join the coaching staff, kind would would be shocked if he does not. |
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Post by idontcare on Jul 23, 2020 16:17:20 GMT -5
Pitchers (16) SP Kyle Hendricks SP Yu Darvish SP Tyler Chatwood SP Jon Lester SP Alec Mills CL Craig Kimbrel RP Jeremy Jeffress RP Rowan Wick RP Kyle Ryan RP Brad Wieck RP Casey Sadler RP Duane Underwood Jr. RP Dillon Maples RP Dan Winkler RP James Norwood RP Rex Brothers Position Players (14) Catchers Willson Contreras Victor Caratini Josh Phegley Infielders Kris Bryant David Bote Javier Báez Jason Kipnis Nico Hoerner Anthony Rizzo Outfielders Kyle Schwarber Ian Happ Albert Almora Jr. Jason Heyward Steven Souza Jr. I don't like carrying three catcher on the roster but that is just me. I could see it during a regular season with no DH but with the DH and the extra innings rule it made more sense to keep Miller. We don't need pinch hitters so Phegley's job basically is to sit the bench in the off chance that Contreras or Caratini is DHing and the other gets hurt? Miller would have given you the ability to swipe bags, bunt and at least play as a defensive replacement. Just seems like we went with a blunt butter knife as opposed to a cheap multi tool. |
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Post by batman66 on Jul 23, 2020 16:27:26 GMT -5
I would have rather seen Miller over Phegley too.
But it is no real surprise because even back in spring when rosters were going to be 26 Ross talked about maybe going with 3 catchers.
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Post by tehmpus on Jul 23, 2020 20:19:15 GMT -5
I would have rather seen Miller over Phegley too. But it is no real surprise because even back in spring when rosters were going to be 26 Ross talked about maybe going with 3 catchers. Well, as long as you realize that Schwarber could be considered a "third" catcher, then he's not lying.  |
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Post by carryonmyheywardson on Jul 23, 2020 22:54:08 GMT -5
Pitchers (16) SP Kyle Hendricks SP Yu Darvish SP Tyler Chatwood SP Jon Lester SP Alec Mills CL Craig Kimbrel RP Jeremy Jeffress RP Rowan Wick RP Kyle Ryan RP Brad Wieck RP Casey Sadler RP Duane Underwood Jr. RP Dillon Maples RP Dan Winkler RP James Norwood RP Rex Brothers Position Players (14) Catchers Willson Contreras Victor Caratini Josh Phegley Infielders Kris Bryant David Bote Javier Báez Jason Kipnis Nico Hoerner Anthony Rizzo Outfielders Kyle Schwarber Ian Happ Albert Almora Jr. Jason Heyward Steven Souza Jr. I don't like carrying three catcher on the roster but that is just me. I could see it during a regular season with no DH but with the DH and the extra innings rule it made more sense to keep Miller. We don't need pinch hitters so Phegley's job basically is to sit the bench in the off chance that Contreras or Caratini is DHing and the other gets hurt? Miller would have given you the ability to swipe bags, bunt and at least play as a defensive replacement. Just seems like we went with a blunt butter knife as opposed to a cheap multi tool. My bold prediction this year is that Contreras sees more time at DH this year than any Cub, so especially if that's the case I'm all for it. Not sure the rule on switching a guy from DH to Catcher. I remember in an old video game if I did that then the pitcher had to hit.. |
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Post by carryonmyheywardson on Jul 23, 2020 22:55:49 GMT -5
I would have rather seen Miller over Phegley too. But it is no real surprise because even back in spring when rosters were going to be 26 Ross talked about maybe going with 3 catchers. Well, as long as you realize that Schwarber could be considered a "third" catcher, then he's not lying. Baez has also been listed as an emergency catcher in recent years. |
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Post by rvn11 on Jul 24, 2020 9:25:18 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of the 3 catchers either, especially in years past, but with the short and condensed schedule I get it, especially now that the DH is in play for the NL. You have to assume Willy will be in the lineup whenever possible either at catcher or DH, which will probably make Caratini catch more than normal. Going from no baseball to a full schedule in the dead of summer could really wear them out quick, so I could see a 3rd catcher being helpful, especially one that's shown something with the bat so far. And as dontcare mentioned if Contreras is the DH and the catcher gets hurt they can't just swap Contreras in without losing the DH slot, just the rules of the DH.
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