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39 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (one slot is open), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL and one player has been DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT (DFA)   

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and eight players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, three players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players is on the 10-DAY IL

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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Hector Neris 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
* Matt Mervis
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 3
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P

DFA: 1 
Garrett Cooper, 1B 
 




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Caridad Rehab Moves Up to Iowa from Extended Spring Training

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

LHP Marcos Perez threw four shutout innings and DH Jae-Hoon Ha homered and doubled, but the EXST Angels scored two in the 5th, three in the 7th, and two more in the 8th, to defeat the EXST Cubs 7-3 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa this morning.

With four more shutout innings today, Perez has now thrown 14-1/3 innings of shutout ball in six Extended Spring Training outings (2 GS), allowing just five hits and one walk in those 14.1 IP, while striking out 15. He also has a 17/10 GO/FO ratio, has averaged just 11.5 Pitches-Per-Inning, and has thrown 73% of his pitches strikes. I would say the Cubs pitching prospect Perez most-closely resembles is Peoria LHSP Jeffry Antigua, except Perez has better control.

19-year old Jae-Hoon Ha was a DH today, and he appears to finally be healthy after playing most of last season with a sore wrist. The power that he displayed at Minor League Camp in 2009 is slowly returning (he homered over the LF fence onto 8th Street today), and he’s finally able to turn on the ball and drive it. The only negative with Ha is that his catching has not progressed as well as was hoped, and I’m not sure he will remain behind the plate. While you do see some infielders or outfielders take to the position (most-notably Steve Clevenger and Robinson Chirinos), others (like Matt Cerda and Brandon May) just don’t seem to adapt very well. In the case of Ha, he was a catcher in high school in South Korea, but you wouldn’t know it by watching him operate behind the plate. He needs a LOT of work. (20% CS and 6 PB in six games at catcher so far at EXST). It’s no wonder the Cubs moved him to RF after they signed him (although they moved him back to catcher in the AZ Instructional League last September).

In EXST Cubs roster news, RHP Esmailin Caridad (on the Cubs 15-day DL since April 12th with a strained right forearm) has completed the Fitch Park portion of his injury rehab and will be joining the Iowa Cubs in New Orleans tonight, where he will be continuing his minor league rehab assignment. Caridad was at Extended Spring Training for a couple of weeks, but only appeared in one game (this past Saturday at Indian School Park in Scottsdale versus the EXST Giants, where he threw 19 pitches in 1.1 IP, allowing no hits or runs, while walking two and striking out one). He had good zip on his fastball, but his control was a bit off.

Here is today’s abridged box score (EXST Cubs players only):

LINEUP:
1. Arismendy Alcantara, SS: 1-4 (1B, 2-3, 6-3, 4-3)
2. Runey Davis, CF: 1-4 (6-4-3 GIDP, F-8, L-6, 1B)
3. Jesus Morelli, RF: 2-3 (1B, 2B, BB, K)
4. Brandon May, DH #1: 1-3 (1B, K, BB, 6-3)
5. Charles Thomas, 3B: 0-3 (C-INT, K, P-4, K)
6. Bobby Wagner, 1B: 1-4 (K, F-7, 2B, K, R)
7. Jae-Hoon Ha, DH #2: 2-3 (K, HR, 2B, 2 R, RBI)
8a. Carlos Romero, C: 0-3 (F-7, K, 4-3, RBI)
8b. Luis Flores, C: ---
9. Wes Darvill, 2B: 1-3 (P-5, K, 1B, RBI, CS)
10a. Cody Shields, LF: 0-2 (K, F-9)
10b. Albert Hernandez, LF: 0-1 (K)

PITCHERS:
1. Marcos Perez – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 3/3 GO/FO, 49 pitches (36 strikes)
2. Yao-Lin Wang – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, (5 ER), 2 BB, 4 K, 1 BALK, 1 PO, 1/3 GO/FO, 52 pitches (36 strikes)
3. Gian Guzman – 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 0 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 28 pitches (17 strikes)
4. Carlos Rojas - 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 2/0 GO/FO, 16 pitches (11 strikes)

ERRORS (2):
2B Wes Darvill E-4 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base – did not score)
SS Arismendy Alcantara E-6 (throwing error allowed batter to reach base – did not score)

CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Luis Flores: 0-1 CS, 1 PO (runner at 3rd base)

OUTFIELD ASSIST:
CF Runey Davis threw out runner 8-6 trying to advance from 1st to 3rd on single

BASERUNNING ADVENTURES:
Runey Davis was thrown out 8-6 trying to stretch a single into a double with one out and the bases empty in the 7th

ATTENDANCE: 7

WEATHER: Sunny, breezy and cloudless, with temperatures in the 70’s

Tags
Extended Spring Training
Esmailin Caridad
EXST Cubs
Jae-Hoon Ha
Marcos Perez

Comments

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Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:12 pm

the major league deal was ridiculous, but w/o a 2,3,or 4 pick in that draft, the Cubs went for a high-risk pick and the contract was to keep him from playing football. So they ended up with 2 first round picks that year...not really a terrible strategy. I suppose they could have just punted the pick and gone with someone as awesome as B. Guyer, J. Bristow, S. Taylor, Adrian Ortiz, Darin Downs, Shawn Scobee, or Brendan Harris instead. He did have a good month in 2008 when first called up and if Jeff Gray didn't hurt himself in spring training, he probably doesn't make the team to start 2010.

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Submitted by Aisle 424 on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:59 pm

Absolutely. The crime to me is the Cubs trying to justify that $10 million by constantly putting him in positions he is clearly not ready for. But I would rather see them blow a few million here and there on young players with potential than blowing a huge pile on Free Agents that don't earn value on the dollars paid (Soriano, Fukudome, Bradley, Zambrano). They could have saved at least half of the sunk costs on those players if they had in-house talent that could have filled some needs instead.

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Submitted by crunch on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:53 pm

ummm...uh... well, the NATS probably will take bryce harper...hell, it's near 100% at this point. you guys will not believe this kid. they really need to keep him away from a mic when they sign him or they get him some kind of media coach. his ego is larger than his draft position...and he's only a highschool kid.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:40 pm

Bibens-Dirkx with 7 shutout innings in AA, ERA down to 2.88 Iowa with an early game today, Parisi lasts 3 innings and gives up 2 runs (8.5 ERA on the year), followed by Marcus Mateo who gives up a run in 2 innings (8.22 ERA on the year). Atkins and Gaub don't give up a run in relief but Iowa loses 3-0. Fuld hitting .179 on the year, Hoffpauir hitting .168, M. Smith .196, Adduci .240.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:39 pm

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 1:40pm. Bibens-Dirkx with 7 shutout innings in AA, ERA down to 2.88 Iowa with an early game today, Parisi lasts 3 innings and gives up 2 runs (8.5 ERA on the year), followed by Marcus Mateo who gives up a run in 2 innings (8.22 ERA on the year). Atkins and Gaub don't give up a run in relief but Iowa loses 3-0. Fuld hitting .179 on the year, Hoffpauir hitting .168, M. Smith .196, Adduci .240. ============================================ ROB G: Both Sam Fuld and Micah Hoffpauir will be out of Minor League Options next year, making them likely to get traded during the off-season or Spring Training. And if Jeff Samardzija spends at least 20 days on Optional Assignment in 2010 (like if he isn't recalled by May 13th) he too will be out of options in 2011, and because he has "no trade" rights, he can refuse to go to another team if he gets claimed off Outright Waivers. So if Samardzija doesn't turn it around by the end of Spring Training 2011, the Cubs might find themselves in the position where they can't send him to the minors, and can't trade him, either, such that they might have to just release The Shark at the end of Spring Training and eat his $2.8M in 2011 salary, hoping that another club will sign him for the MLB minimum, which would at least save the Cubs $400K in 2011 payroll.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:16 pm

keeps his job, but Del Negro goes He's the Jim Hendry of the basketball GM's.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:16 pm

riot, bake, dlee, byrd, rami, sori, nady, soto, demp. lefty maholm going for pirates

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:37 pm

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/3444/dont-tase-me-city-of-b… 17-yr old kid runs on the field, gets tasered by fat, out-of-shape cop...people laugh and say he deserves it. seemingly innocuous, but quite a few deaths linked to tasers (I believe linked to those with heart problems), but how do you know who has a heart problem? the kid was stupid and all, and hope he enjoys the copious amounts of community service he'll be doing, but I do agree that you have to show better judgment before breaking out the taser gun. Clearly by the video you can see he wasn't much of a threat.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 05:07 pm

5/4: Iwamura 4, LaRoche 5, Doumit 2, Jones 9, Church 8, Milledge 7, Clement 3, Cedeno 6, Maholm Cubs lineup at comment #41

Recent comments

  • CubbyBlue (view)

    Incredible moment. Huge part of the fun of working there is when something magic like that happens, and you get to interact with baseball fans. 

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    That bear hug was indeed awesome. Word is that Dansby has become an outstanding clubhouse leader and that moment really demonstrated it. That reaction was one of a proud coach/mentor who’s student just excelled. I’m not even sure who was more overjoyed, Dansby or PCA. A veteran expressing that kind of unabashed support and enthusiasm for a struggling rookie is beyond fantastic to see.

  • CubbyBlue (view)

    BAHAHA! I've actually not seen a single fight, but can't wait to see 70 degrees for sure!

  • crunch (view)

    next time i roll up into wrigley i'll try to start a fist fight and maybe we'll meet.

    be prepared.  i'm gonna make you earn your money.

    seriously, though...that's a cool as hell "retirement" assignment.  i imagine it will be better with warmer nights.

  • Cubster (view)

    I was there for the PCA homer as well. 50 degree baseball is no longer fun when sitting in the shade (knit hats, scarves and gloves are football gear) but I agree it’s one of those really cool moments. I loved the bear hug given by Swanson at home plate and of course the added impact that the PCA homer became a game winner.

     

  • Cubster (view)

    Holy Screaming Bananas

  • CubbyBlue (view)

    In honor of dispatching with the Astros, this painting is titled “The Sweep”. 
    I retired a couple years ago, and took a job at Wrigley as a security guy. SO cool having Wrigley as your office. SO cool being there when PCA got his first hit. 
    “The Sweep” happens at the end of every game - the security staff sweeps through the ballpark making sure it’s empty.
    (Hopefully I’ll be putting this painting up often this year.)
    Lastly, because working for the Cubs, they understandably don’t want you voicing opinions on social, which is why I’m only painting the banners here. 

  • First.Pitch.120 (view)

    Honorable mention to Jim Bullinger via BleedCubbieBlue: 

    Bullinger, a converted shortstop, had pitched in three games before he came to the plate. He had entered the game to relieve starter Shawn Boskie after four innings, and came to the plate to lead off the fifth, and hit Rheal Cormier's first pitch over the left-field wall to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead; they eventually won the game 5-2 in 14 innings. Of the 129players to homer in their first MLB at-bat, Bullinger is one of just 32 to hit that blast on the first big-league pitch he saw (including Contreras) and one of just six pitchers to do so.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Most of this activity will lead nowhere, of course, but it is fantastic that they’re looking for talent in every nook and cranny. You never know where that can lead, and virtually nothing is lost if if leads nowhere, as long as no one of superior talent and potential is losing an opportunity.

  • First.Pitch.120 (view)

    Fun 1st Hit / HR Fact…


    Recent Cubs players to have HR as 1st MLB hit:

    PCA

    Morel

    Happ

    Contreras

    Baez

    Soler

    Castro

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