08-25-2009, 03:40 PM
<!--quoteo(post=59977:date=Aug 25 2009, 02:56 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Aug 25 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm kind of curious what the Cub's organizational standpoint is on a guy like Rebel; should he be on the roster at this point? Like all of us, I'm happy to see him hit with authority, but I wonder if the organization has a certain age where they give up on a guy. (mind you, I'm all in favor of giving our young guys every chance, but a 23 year old guy still in A ball is never going to see Wrigley Field, and he's taking playing time away from a possible prospect.).
I hope this doesn't sound dickish; it wasn't meant to. But baseball is usually kind of a meritocracy, and at some point, you have to do what's best for the team.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is only Rebel's first full season of pro ball after 3 seasons at OK St. . He was drafted in the 25th round, so he makes next to nothing. I don't think he's blocking any younger 1B prospects, and he makes Peoria a little bit better. I see no problem with the situation.
I hope this doesn't sound dickish; it wasn't meant to. But baseball is usually kind of a meritocracy, and at some point, you have to do what's best for the team.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is only Rebel's first full season of pro ball after 3 seasons at OK St. . He was drafted in the 25th round, so he makes next to nothing. I don't think he's blocking any younger 1B prospects, and he makes Peoria a little bit better. I see no problem with the situation.