Jeff Samardzija has been recalled from Triple A Iowa and Jose Ascaino has been sent back down to Triple A Iowa. I think Kevin Hart should of been the one to be sent down.
According to Peter Gammons, the Cubs will make 1 or 2 trades before the trade deadline. All the people he talked to said that they will do something to help their ailing offense.
Ken Rosenthal mentioned today the Cubs don't have to make a trade and the offense just needs to start hitting.
The Royals are having a firesale and are going to trade their non core players. I still say the Cubs should trade Mike Fontenot and Mitch Atkins for Mark Teahen.
The Toronto Blue Jays want to cut payroll and are willing to trade outfielders Vermon Wells and Alex Rios. I would love the Cubs to have both but will they be allow to add payroll.
Stats in 2009: Vermon Wells, Alex Rios and the Cubs CF Kosuke Fukudome:
Vermon Wells will be 31 in December and is making 11.5 in 2009 (12.5 in 10, 23 in 11 and 21 12-14). Wells in batting .248 with 7 HR, 36 rbi's, 26 walks and struck out 38 times.
Alex Rios is 28 years old and is making 5.9 million on 2009 (10 9.7M, 11 $12M, 12 $12M, 13:$12.5M, 14:$12.5M, 15:$13.5M club option ($1M buyout). Rios is batting .263 with 9 HR, 37 rbi's, 23 walks and struck out 54 times.
Kosuke Fukudome is 32 years old and is making 11.5 million (13 in 10 and 13,5 in 11).
Kosuke is batting .260 with 5 HR, 23 rbi's, 42 walks and struck out 50 times.
I don't care if you do get them but their numbers don't look like they will help the Cubs offense woes.
NL Central News:
Today the Pirates trade Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Nationals for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. Also they traded Eric Hinske for Casey Erickson and Eric Fryer.
The Reds are looking for a bat and are scouting White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye and Athletics outfielder Matt Holliday.
With the acquisition of Mark Derosa, that probably calls off their pursuit of outfielder Matt Holliday due to the payroll.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Miles to DL Again and Other Notes
Aaron Miles is going to be placed on the 15 day DL before todays with a hyper extended arm and OF Sam Fuld will be called up from Triple A. I think Fuld was called up instead of Scales because the Cubs need a CF to give time off to Kosuke Fukudome. Kosuke is the only player on the team that can play CF. Also when Johnson returns, Fuld might get sent down because they will have 4 outfielders and Hoffpauir-Fox as 5-6 outfielders.
Fuld has some speed with 20 SB in Triple A this year. He also has been hitting lately with a batting average over 400 in has last 5 game. His last time in the majors was 2007.
Angel Guzman will pitch in a rehab start on Tuesday.
Aramis Ramirez will go on his first rehab start on Friday and that will not be his only.
I will keep you posted.
Fuld has some speed with 20 SB in Triple A this year. He also has been hitting lately with a batting average over 400 in has last 5 game. His last time in the majors was 2007.
Angel Guzman will pitch in a rehab start on Tuesday.
Aramis Ramirez will go on his first rehab start on Friday and that will not be his only.
I will keep you posted.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Cards Acquire Mark Derosa, Teahen and much more...
Yesterday Mark Derosa was traded to are rivals the St. Louis Cardinals for right hand relief pitcher Chris Perez and a PTBNL. Mark Derosa was in their starting lineup today going 0-3 with a walk and playing third. Man how bad does that blow now.
A couple days ago Hot Stove Cubbies mentioned that the Cubs were interested in Mark Teahen. Today Peter Gammons mentioned the Cubs were in fact interested in Mark Teahen with the Red Sox and Yankees. If the Cubs can get him cheap Jim Hendry better counter what the Cards did and get him. Until Ramirez gets back Fox can play third and Mark Teahen can play second, they won't be losing a left handed bat because Teahen is a left hander.
Aramis Ramirez said today he will not be back until after the all-star game and when there is a day game after a night game he will sit out. That can give more chances to Fox and more of a need for utility man Mark Teahen.
Lou Pinellia said when the Cubs get back to playing NL baseball, he will still play Jake Fox at third. I am really happy for the 26 year old Jake Fox.
Aaron Miles is likely to be placed on the 15 day Dl because his arm still has more fluid in it. Bobby Scales is the likely player to be called up.
Reed Johnson will be back in a couple days and that will be good so Kosuke Fukudome can get a day oll. To me he looks warned out and out matched at the plate.
I will keep you posted on everything Cubs.
A couple days ago Hot Stove Cubbies mentioned that the Cubs were interested in Mark Teahen. Today Peter Gammons mentioned the Cubs were in fact interested in Mark Teahen with the Red Sox and Yankees. If the Cubs can get him cheap Jim Hendry better counter what the Cards did and get him. Until Ramirez gets back Fox can play third and Mark Teahen can play second, they won't be losing a left handed bat because Teahen is a left hander.
Aramis Ramirez said today he will not be back until after the all-star game and when there is a day game after a night game he will sit out. That can give more chances to Fox and more of a need for utility man Mark Teahen.
Lou Pinellia said when the Cubs get back to playing NL baseball, he will still play Jake Fox at third. I am really happy for the 26 year old Jake Fox.
Aaron Miles is likely to be placed on the 15 day Dl because his arm still has more fluid in it. Bobby Scales is the likely player to be called up.
Reed Johnson will be back in a couple days and that will be good so Kosuke Fukudome can get a day oll. To me he looks warned out and out matched at the plate.
I will keep you posted on everything Cubs.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Bradley, Derosa, A-Ram, and more...
During yesterdays game Bradley was sent home by manager Lou Pinella after he threw his helmet and smash the Gatorade bottle. Pinella told Bradley to take off his jersey and go home, when Bradley was walking down to the clubhouse Pinella and Bradley said words back in fourth. After the game Pinella said Bradley will not be disciplined and will be penciled in for the game today against the White Sox today.
* The Cubs are versing a lefty today and Bradley will bat right where he gets moistly all his hits.
* I hope this sparks Bradley and he starts hitting from both sides.
* If that does not spark him to hit from the left side Bradley should just try and hit righty for all his at-bats.
* If he is still having trouble after that Pinella should platoon Hoffpauir and Bradley in right with Bradley playing against lefties and Hoffpauir playing against righties.
Aramis Ramirez took batting practice for the first time yesterday after dislocating his shoulder 7 weeks ago. Gordon Wittnymer mention today in a report that Ramirez could come off the DL before the all-star break. I see Ramirez going on a rehab start in a week to a week and a half.
According to Gordon Wittnymer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs had talks about a month ago about reacquiring utiliy man Mark Derosa. Wittnymer says any move about bringing Mark Derosa back to the North Side depends on the price and if the ownership can take on about 2 million in salary. It all depends on the performance of Aramis Ramirez when he returns.
A couple days ago Jason Stark mention the Cubs considering requiring Mark Derosa.
About a week ago the Cubs signed first round pick OF Brett Jackson and yesterday it was said he signed a bonus of $972,000. That is around the right price for the first round pick.
I will keep you posted.
* The Cubs are versing a lefty today and Bradley will bat right where he gets moistly all his hits.
* I hope this sparks Bradley and he starts hitting from both sides.
* If that does not spark him to hit from the left side Bradley should just try and hit righty for all his at-bats.
* If he is still having trouble after that Pinella should platoon Hoffpauir and Bradley in right with Bradley playing against lefties and Hoffpauir playing against righties.
Aramis Ramirez took batting practice for the first time yesterday after dislocating his shoulder 7 weeks ago. Gordon Wittnymer mention today in a report that Ramirez could come off the DL before the all-star break. I see Ramirez going on a rehab start in a week to a week and a half.
According to Gordon Wittnymer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs had talks about a month ago about reacquiring utiliy man Mark Derosa. Wittnymer says any move about bringing Mark Derosa back to the North Side depends on the price and if the ownership can take on about 2 million in salary. It all depends on the performance of Aramis Ramirez when he returns.
A couple days ago Jason Stark mention the Cubs considering requiring Mark Derosa.
About a week ago the Cubs signed first round pick OF Brett Jackson and yesterday it was said he signed a bonus of $972,000. That is around the right price for the first round pick.
I will keep you posted.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Soto, Teahen, Derosa...
A report from the Tribune, Geovany Soto tested positive for marijuana in Puerto Rico during the WBC. Soto will not be discipline by the MLB but is suspended for international play for 2 years.
Soto had to say this: He said he "was embarrassed" by his lapse of judgment. He said his behavior was inappropriate and said it was an isolated incident.
That could be why Soto came to spring training 25 pounds overweight. He also mention this was the only drug test he tested positive.
According to Jason Stark, the Cubs have consider bring back utility man Mark Derosa. At this point with Ramirez still not back the Cubs don't know what they need and if you bring in a guy like Derosa who can play pretty much everywhere, it solves a lot of problems.
Can the Cubs be interested in Mark Teahen, Hot Stove Cubbies mentioned it and a report out of Kansas City said the Royals are open to trading players that is not in their core like Grienke, Soria and Butler. Names like Teahen, Guillen, Dejesus they are open to trading. A year ago the Cubs were almost to acquire him but something happen and now they are more in a need for him or Derosa. I can see a trade for him or Derosa within the next 2 weeks.
Stats this year for both of the players:
Mark Derosa is 34 years old and is making 5.5 million this year. Derosa is batting .270 with 13 home runs, 50 rbi's, 29 walks ans struck out 62 times in 2009.
Mark Teahen is 28 years old in September and is making 3.575 in 2009. Teahen is batting .285 with 8 HR, 26 rbi's, 19 walks and struck out 53 times.
If I had to choose I will pick Mark Teahen because he is cheaper in cost, will cost less players to acquire, younger and is putting up pretty good numbers for playing for the Royals. He is also a left handed batter.
I would take Teahen now over Fontenot, put Teahen at second, he can't do any worse.
I will keep you posted.
Soto had to say this: He said he "was embarrassed" by his lapse of judgment. He said his behavior was inappropriate and said it was an isolated incident.
That could be why Soto came to spring training 25 pounds overweight. He also mention this was the only drug test he tested positive.
According to Jason Stark, the Cubs have consider bring back utility man Mark Derosa. At this point with Ramirez still not back the Cubs don't know what they need and if you bring in a guy like Derosa who can play pretty much everywhere, it solves a lot of problems.
Can the Cubs be interested in Mark Teahen, Hot Stove Cubbies mentioned it and a report out of Kansas City said the Royals are open to trading players that is not in their core like Grienke, Soria and Butler. Names like Teahen, Guillen, Dejesus they are open to trading. A year ago the Cubs were almost to acquire him but something happen and now they are more in a need for him or Derosa. I can see a trade for him or Derosa within the next 2 weeks.
Stats this year for both of the players:
Mark Derosa is 34 years old and is making 5.5 million this year. Derosa is batting .270 with 13 home runs, 50 rbi's, 29 walks ans struck out 62 times in 2009.
Mark Teahen is 28 years old in September and is making 3.575 in 2009. Teahen is batting .285 with 8 HR, 26 rbi's, 19 walks and struck out 53 times.
If I had to choose I will pick Mark Teahen because he is cheaper in cost, will cost less players to acquire, younger and is putting up pretty good numbers for playing for the Royals. He is also a left handed batter.
I would take Teahen now over Fontenot, put Teahen at second, he can't do any worse.
I will keep you posted.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Another Cub Injured...
OF Reed Johnson is headed to the 15 day DL with a back problem and Ryan Freel will be activated from the DL, call up from the minors. Pinella said he can't keep playing with a short bench. When Ramirez returns, I see Freel or Miles being DFA.
The Cubs are waiting for Aramis Ramirez to return before making a trade, to see what their needs are.
The only good part with all these injuries, it is in the first half of the season.
I will keep you posted.
The Cubs are waiting for Aramis Ramirez to return before making a trade, to see what their needs are.
The only good part with all these injuries, it is in the first half of the season.
I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
More Draft Signings...
More players the Cubs have signed from the draft from a week or so:
Round 14, pick 440: 21 year old RHP Daniel Keefe. &
Round 28, pick 860: 22 year old 3B Jordan Petraitis. &
Round 21, pick 650: 23 year old 1B Greg Rohan. &
Round 22, pick 680: 20 year old 2B Derrick Fitzgerald. *
Round 18, pick 560: 22 year old C Matt Williams. *
Round 26, pick 800: 22 year old RHP Stephen Grife. *
Round 17, pick 530: 21 year old RHP Barrett Dail. *
Round 29, pick 890: 22 year old RHP Timothy Clubb. *
Round 25, pick 770: 21 year old 1B Justin Bour. *
Round 8, pick 260: 20 year old RHP Robert Whitenaack. &
Round 27, pick 830: 22 year old RHP Corey martin.
Round 41, pick 1250: 22 year old RHP Jacob Schmidt.
Round 11, pick 350: 19 year old LHP John Mincone.
Round 10, pick 320: 20 year old 3B Charles Thomas.
Round 23, pick 710: 21 year old CF Jeff Pruitt.
Round 15, pick 470: 21 year old CF Cody Shields.
The players with the * have been assigned to AZL Cubs.
The players with the & have been assigned to Class A Boise Hawks.
When more players get signed, I will have them right here.
Round 14, pick 440: 21 year old RHP Daniel Keefe. &
Round 28, pick 860: 22 year old 3B Jordan Petraitis. &
Round 21, pick 650: 23 year old 1B Greg Rohan. &
Round 22, pick 680: 20 year old 2B Derrick Fitzgerald. *
Round 18, pick 560: 22 year old C Matt Williams. *
Round 26, pick 800: 22 year old RHP Stephen Grife. *
Round 17, pick 530: 21 year old RHP Barrett Dail. *
Round 29, pick 890: 22 year old RHP Timothy Clubb. *
Round 25, pick 770: 21 year old 1B Justin Bour. *
Round 8, pick 260: 20 year old RHP Robert Whitenaack. &
Round 27, pick 830: 22 year old RHP Corey martin.
Round 41, pick 1250: 22 year old RHP Jacob Schmidt.
Round 11, pick 350: 19 year old LHP John Mincone.
Round 10, pick 320: 20 year old 3B Charles Thomas.
Round 23, pick 710: 21 year old CF Jeff Pruitt.
Round 15, pick 470: 21 year old CF Cody Shields.
The players with the * have been assigned to AZL Cubs.
The players with the & have been assigned to Class A Boise Hawks.
When more players get signed, I will have them right here.
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