If I'm ranking the Cubs prospects, Contreras is #1 and Almora is #2.

I believe the organization thinks Contreras still can improve behind the dish.

I agree. Not bringing up with the Miguel injury told me either they want to maximize his reps and transition him to a large role next year. Or they don't believe in him and are trying to max trade value and let him rake.

they just want to get him more reps than sitting on the bench.

Time to call up CJ Edwards. Or Carl Edwards Jr. But definitely one of them.

He wasn't very good at all last year. Has he been really good at AAA this year?

That 4.2 IP really helped you in analyzing him, did it?

Anyway, he was fine in that 4.2 IP considering it was his first 4.2 IP in the majors.

As with any young reliever, control will be an issue until it isn't.

So far in AAA this season, he has 18.1 IP over 16 appearances. 1.091 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, and he has reduced his walk rate significantly (though there is still improvement to be had.) His ERA (though almost useless for relievers) is 1.96. I do not know how to check runners stranded percentages for MiLB, but from what I've heard he has been very successful so far. Simply put...he has been very successful for his entire minor league career.

But in the few outings he pitched last year he had trouble locating pitches, got behind and got hammered. He looked overmatched.

No he didn't (get hammered) and no he wasn't (overmatched).

His OPS against was .566. If you don't follow OPS much, I can assure you that a .566 OPS against his fantastic. For example, in 2015 Jake Arrieta had a .507 OPS against. Kershaw? .521 OPS against.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... &year=2015

Out of CJ's 5 appearances, he only gave up earned runs in one of them. You probably only saw the one appearance.

28. Eloy Jimenez, RF, Chicago Cubs Why He'll Succeed: One of the two or three best young hitters in the minors, Jimenez has the size, bat speed, and hitting ability to develop into a middle-of-the-order hitter. If his approach matures, 30-homer seasons with a .300 average and a good OBP aren’t out of the question.

Why He Might Fail: His aggressive approach could get exploited as his moves up the organizational ladder and down the defensive spectrum, making the bat less palatable, though still playable.

34. Gleyber Torres, MI, Chicago Cubs Why He'll Succeed: There’s no real weakness to Torres’ game. Everything but the power flashes above-average to plus, and his instincts both at the plate and in the field are impressive for any age, much less a 19-year-old.

Why He Might Fail: If he doesn’t stick at shortstop, he doesn’t have the offensive skill set to be a first-division regular. That’s all I got.

50. Ian Happ, 2B, Chicago Cubs Why He’ll Succeed: When he finds a long-term defensive home he'll be a solid, well-rounded regular with quality makeup and clubhouse contributions. Does a little bit of everything offensively, hitting for average, some power, and putting up double-digit stolen base totals.

Why He Might Fail: His longer swing and high strikeout totals could get exposed against big-league competition, and the unusual tool set might never quite fit an everyday profile, in which case Happ would ultimately have more of a utility future.
Hmm a RF, SS and a 2B not any positions we have an immediate need at

I don't waste my time with the Cubs.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Former 10th round draft pick RP Dakota Mekkes has been doing very well in the minors and is up to AAA. Seems to be a potential bullpen candidate later this year.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... kkes000dak

Weird, I see Dolphin looking in my asshole

Only 23? That's not some remarkably fast riser.

Weird, I see Dolphin looking in my asshole

Only 23? That's not some remarkably fast riser.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Drafted out of college in 2016.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

I am going back through and reading this thread. Entertaining.

Bully Hendry would have signed Harper for 2.5 Billion over 30 years