01-13-2010, 03:47 PM
<!--quoteo(post=75832:date=Jan 13 2010, 02:28 PM:name=Coldneck)-->QUOTE (Coldneck @ Jan 13 2010, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=75828:date=Jan 13 2010, 02:10 PM:name=ColoradoCub)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ColoradoCub @ Jan 13 2010, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's close enough, I figured we might as well start a Spring Training thread. Non-roster invites have been announced...
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The Cubs have invited 19 non-roster players to Spring Training camp, including 12 homegrown players who were either drafted or originally signed by the team. The last four No. 1 Draft picks also will be in camp in Mesa: Tyler Colvin, Josh Vitters, Andrew Cashner and Brett Jackson. Colvin is currently on the 40-man roster.
Pitchers: Cashner, J.R. Mathes, James Russell, Casey Coleman, Thomas Diamond, Jeff Kennard, and Vince Perkins.
Catchers: Robinson Chirinos, Steve Clevenger, Blake Lalli, and Chris Robinson
Infielders: Vitters, Darwin Barney, Matt Camp, Starlin Castro, Bryan LaHair, and Bobby Scales.
Outfielders: Jackson and Brad Snyder.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I don't know who Vince Perkins is. Scarey, you know anything about this guy?
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He's an older reliever I believe the Cubs signed as a minor league free agent last year. He was mostly in AAA last year. I took notice of him last year when he started out dominating in AA cause I didn't know him by name either, figured he was a standout teen that was off my radar. Imagine my disapointment when I found out he was 27 years old.
Still, I've heard he has a 90-92 mph fastball and a very good slider. I wouldn't expect much from him though. He'll be 28 all year and has put up very pedestrian numbers. I guess he could get into the bullpen with a tremendous spring.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec--><b>Cubs non-roster invitees
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The Cubs have invited 19 non-roster players to Spring Training camp, including 12 homegrown players who were either drafted or originally signed by the team. The last four No. 1 Draft picks also will be in camp in Mesa: Tyler Colvin, Josh Vitters, Andrew Cashner and Brett Jackson. Colvin is currently on the 40-man roster.
Pitchers: Cashner, J.R. Mathes, James Russell, Casey Coleman, Thomas Diamond, Jeff Kennard, and Vince Perkins.
Catchers: Robinson Chirinos, Steve Clevenger, Blake Lalli, and Chris Robinson
Infielders: Vitters, Darwin Barney, Matt Camp, Starlin Castro, Bryan LaHair, and Bobby Scales.
Outfielders: Jackson and Brad Snyder.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I don't know who Vince Perkins is. Scarey, you know anything about this guy?
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He's an older reliever I believe the Cubs signed as a minor league free agent last year. He was mostly in AAA last year. I took notice of him last year when he started out dominating in AA cause I didn't know him by name either, figured he was a standout teen that was off my radar. Imagine my disapointment when I found out he was 27 years old.
Still, I've heard he has a 90-92 mph fastball and a very good slider. I wouldn't expect much from him though. He'll be 28 all year and has put up very pedestrian numbers. I guess he could get into the bullpen with a tremendous spring.