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Farm System - PcB - 01-23-2014
Quote:Are any of those dudes pitchers?
Edwards and Johnson.
Farm System - rok - 01-23-2014
If Hendry were still in charge, he'd probably try to convert 1/2 of them into Randy Wells types.
Farm System - funkster - 01-23-2014
Keep in mind they also think Paul Blackburn has the ceiling of a number 2. Gonna keep my eye on his this year.
Also want to see what happens with Jacob Hannemann. I get the feeling the FO really likes this kid even though we don't much about him.
Farm System - vitaminB - 01-23-2014
Baez, Bryant, Almora, Alcantra and Vogelback are all top five in their position group as well according to the MLB site.
Farm System - Butcher - 01-23-2014
Quote:Baez, Bryant, Almora, Alcantra and Vogelback are all top five in their position group as well according to the MLB site.
Well...that's encouraging.
Farm System - CFOrfan - 01-23-2014
Got a chance to meet Brett Jackson yesterday, he was working out at Cal. Hopefully he cashes in on his last chance.
Farm System - Kid - 01-23-2014
MLB.com unveiled its top 100 prospects tonight. 7 Cubs on the list.
#7 - Baez
#9 - Bryant
#18 - Almora
#42 - Edwards
#49 - Soler
#89 - Alcantara
#100 - Johnson
Farm System - rok - 01-24-2014
And if Vizcaino is truly healthy, he'd be on that list too. Nice showing.
Farm System - Dirk - 01-24-2014
Quote:MLB.com unveiled its top 100 prospects tonight. 7 Cubs on the list.If 3 of those dudes stick in the majors we'll be in pretty good shape.
#7 - Baez
#9 - Bryant
#18 - Almora
#42 - Edwards
#49 - Soler
#89 - Alcantara
#100 - Johnson
Farm System - BT - 01-24-2014
Quote:The write up on Baez is supposed to be particularly good.He gave him an 80 on power potential, which is pretty much beyond rare. The final line sums it up pretty well:
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He needs to shorten up against arm-side pitching and stay in his approach, and he needs to slow the game down in the field and let his hands and arm help the cause rather than hurt it, but he should continue to crush in the upper minors and force a major-league decision at some point in 2014. The Cubs could have a generational talent in Baez.
Farm System - Jody - 01-24-2014
I'm kind of suprised Vogelbach didn't make the top 100.
Farm System - funkster - 01-24-2014
Quote:He gave him an 80 on power potential, which is pretty much beyond rare. The final line sums it up pretty well:
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The write up on Baez is supposed to be particularly good.
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He needs to shorten up against arm-side pitching and stay in his approach, and he needs to slow the game down in the field and let his hands and arm help the cause rather than hurt it, but he should continue to crush in the upper minors and force a major-league decision at some point in 2014. The Cubs could have a generational talent in Baez.
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Man it would be nice to have a superstar.
Farm System - rok - 01-24-2014
Quote:I'm kind of suprised Vogelbach didn't make the top 100.Yeah, I totally missed that. He should be at least borderline though, but wonder if the defensive limitations were the main reason for excluding him.
Farm System - CFOrfan - 01-24-2014
You know what would be cool? A package built around Soler and Johnson for CarGo if the Rockies start slow and Vogelbach package for a #2 type next year. CarGo + a solid 2 with Bryant, Almora, Baez, etc would put the Cubs in 2015 wild card chatter
Farm System - Scarey - 01-24-2014
Quote:Yeah, I totally missed that. He should be at least borderline though, but wonder if the defensive limitations were the main reason for excluding him.
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I'm kind of suprised Vogelbach didn't make the top 100.
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It is extremely difficult for a guy that only projects as a 1B/DH to get notoriety. If he had put up Baez type numbers, he likely would be in the top 100, but probably still on the lower half.