Farm System

[rok]

Starting to wonder about Almora, now down to .244/.285/.340. Maybe he was rushed to TN?

[Auz]

Ian Happ with another homer plus a double and a walk. He has been playing CF rather than the corners or 2B, so hopefully he can stick there. 

 

I am losing faith in Almora, with his bat that is. He defense is still gold glove calibre, especially when you watch his defensive highlights. 

[Runnys]

I would have to think that Happ isn't gonna be in Eugene long.


Also, I wonder how long it will be before Chesny Young and Gleyber Torres get promoted.

[rok]

Olt 3-4 with a HR

Schwarber 2-5 with a triple

 

Sure would be nice to have a complete offense at some point later this season.

[nakedman1664]

Schwarber also had a game winning RBI double today.

[funkster]

Can anyone point me to any article that discusses McKinney's defense?  Is he at all capable of handling CF?  I know someone said they read that his defense was pretty poor...

[nakedman1664]

Yeah, I remember reading he's more suited for a corner outfield spot.

[rok]

I just read an old scouting report from 2013 that mentioned his speed isn't great and arm is weak. Projected him as a 1B/LF in the future.

[PcB]

"His defensive prowess is where he’s truly exceptional. Although he has committed a few errors (as he’s sporting a .976 fielding percentage in the same three seasons) don’t judge too quickly without also taking into account his physical abilities. His field awareness is exemplary as well as his closing speed. He can cover a lot of ground as he seems to hit his full stride in only a few steps. With these two talents put together, he’s able to make plays quicker as he doesn’t wait as long as some other outfielder for a play to progress. He can make a break faster therefore track the ball easier. This also affects the baserunners because the quicker you can get to the ball and hit your cut off man, the less time they’ll have to tag up, take an extra base or attempt to score."

 

http://www.baseballessential.com/news/20...-mckinney/

 

This is the best I can do.Still not really saying he can play CF though.

[rok]

More promotions.


https://twitter.com/sbcubs/status/615188009663758336


https://twitter.com/sbcubs/status/614924374081146880


But some bad news.


ROSTER UPDATE:

OF Dunston Jr., RHPs Skulina & Underwood to DL

RHPs Jeremy Null & David Garner received from @SBCubs

[bz]

I forgot about Maples.

[Butcher]

Motherfuckas act like they forgot about May(ples).


Sorry.

[funkster]

What's the deal with Underwood?  That really, really sucks.

[funkster]

Looks like inflammation for Underwood.  Good news.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/cubs-dont...-after-mri

[jstraw]

That's not a throwing error on the DP chance?