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gehrig38 · 12-21-2025, 07:04 PM

SEPTEMBER CALL UPS

For now just a couple guys, rosters are maxed at 35.
P Luke Artino already on the 40 man for an extra arm in the pen.
Catcher Alejandro Rodriguez was added to the 40 man and recalled as a reward for a fantastic season. The 22 year old hit .275/.340/.469 with 18 HR's and 56 RBI's. He's as good defensively as both our rostered guys so that's of no concern.
Star prospect Juan Nieves will get called up and get some AB's at DH and at 3B.
OF Bruce Graves was an expansion pick who had an ok season at AAA (.263/.330/.363) and is an elite defender.
For now that's it. New Orleans is 7 out so I don't see them contending and we will bring up a few arms when their season ends.
The plan is most likely to stick with the 6-man rotation from here on out too.
Speaking of New Orleans, OF Ricky Gutierrez went 11-27 5 RBI to win AAA POTW. Gutierrez was acquired in our one deadline deal with Phoenix in late June. A former top prospect (86th in 2007) he is a RHH corner outfielder who has 100 steal potential and a very good bat. His off the field makeup might be as valuable as his on the field skills. He'll likely get a call up when their season ends.
19 year old 3B Andy Williams went 9-26 2 HR 8 RBI to win Short-season POTW. Williams is hitting .308-14-33 on the year.
At weeks end the Chicago club had hit 16th in the power rankings. The first time all year we were not in the bottom half of the rankings.

Albuquerque is the only minor league club contending and they've clinched a spot at 80-53. We will wait to make any more roster moves at AAA since the trickle down effect would harm the Albuquerque roster and the more post-season experience these kids can get the better.

12-21-2025, 07:04 PM	#96
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	Iron pig news SEPTEMBER CALL UPS For now just a couple guys, rosters are maxed at 35. P Luke Artino already on the 40 man for an extra arm in the pen. Catcher Alejandro Rodriguez was added to the 40 man and recalled as a reward for a fantastic season. The 22 year old hit .275/.340/.469 with 18 HR's and 56 RBI's. He's as good defensively as both our rostered guys so that's of no concern. Star prospect Juan Nieves will get called up and get some AB's at DH and at 3B. OF Bruce Graves was an expansion pick who had an ok season at AAA (.263/.330/.363) and is an elite defender. For now that's it. New Orleans is 7 out so I don't see them contending and we will bring up a few arms when their season ends. The plan is most likely to stick with the 6-man rotation from here on out too. Speaking of New Orleans, OF Ricky Gutierrez went 11-27 5 RBI to win AAA POTW. Gutierrez was acquired in our one deadline deal with Phoenix in late June. A former top prospect (86th in 2007) he is a RHH corner outfielder who has 100 steal potential and a very good bat. His off the field makeup might be as valuable as his on the field skills. He'll likely get a call up when their season ends. 19 year old 3B Andy Williams went 9-26 2 HR 8 RBI to win Short-season POTW. Williams is hitting .308-14-33 on the year. At weeks end the Chicago club had hit 16th in the power rankings. The first time all year we were not in the bottom half of the rankings. Albuquerque is the only minor league club contending and they've clinched a spot at 80-53. We will wait to make any more roster moves at AAA since the trickle down effect would harm the Albuquerque roster and the more post-season experience these kids can get the better. __________________ The Chicago Iron Pigs 2012-2024 The IBL's first 13 years The Alaska Avalanche 2024-2030 Moving on to my birthplace The San Antonio Silver Stars 2030-2034 From one big state, Alaska, to another, Texas!