That's disappointing. He's more valuable than Coghlan.

Tommy La Stella has a little extra time to travel to Des Moines.

Five days after the Chicago Cubs sent La Stella to the minors, the infielder had yet to officially report.

La Stella, who was optioned to the Iowa Cubs on July 29, had not joined the team when it began an eight-game homestand at Principal Park Wednesday.

The infielder had 72 hours to report to the minors after being sent down. His 72-hour window has already expired but he was given more time.

According to a spokesperson for the Chicago Cubs, La Stella was granted extra time to report due to personal reasons. Iowa manager Marty Pevey said he had no information on when La Stella would report.

The Cubs sent La Stella to the minors when outfielder Chris Coghlan was activated from the disabled list. La Stella became the odd man out and was reportedly unhappy with the demotion. Chicago manager Joe Maddon was asked how La Stella took the news.

“Not well,” Maddon said according to the Chicago Tribune. “And he shouldn’t take it well, honestly. It’s an usual moment we’re in right now when we have so many guys. These are hard decisions. Guys are not going to like them. It’s just a part of the rules and how they are constructed in our game that forces you into difficult moments.”

La Stella hit .295 (31-for-105) with nine doubles, a triple, two home runs, and eight RBIs in 51 games with Chicago this season.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Don't blame him. Would of punched Maddon and Theo in the fuckin face if I were him. Coghlan doesn't deserve his spot.

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Nobody knows where LaStella is. I talked with Cubs AAA manager today in Omaha. He didn't report in the required 72 hours.

I imagine little Tommy is cruising down the interstate somewhere bumping Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons greatest hits while cursing the name of Chris Coghlan.

As long as Lastella is on the playoff roster, that's all that matters.

He can hit good pitching. He's the guy you want pinch hitting in the 9th. Not Coghlan.

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Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

Weird, I see Dolphin looking in my asshole

This guy blows.

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From the Wire: Cubs Activate Jorge Soler from 15-Day DL, Designate Joe Nathan for Assignment

Joe, we hardly knew ye. You're this year's Rafael Soriano.

But hey, if things go well, you still get a playoff share.

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I thought Nathan's stuff looked surprisingly decent in the games I saw him pitch, but what do I know. Apparently Maddon's boner for Coughlin knows no bounds because he's still here....

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

Tommy LaStella and his HOF level success in 550 career plate appearances is too good to report to AAA?

Get the fuck out of here. Cut him loose.

Yeah the La Stella love is a bit much. Montero is done as well. They will adjust the roster as needed going forward. I somehow missed Clayton Richard being released so what do I know.

They had the same time frame for Austin Jackson

That sounds ok

Don't let the team Doc numb you.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

Derrick Rose should direct his rehab.