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08-22-2012, 03:56 AM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Two Weeks in May
May 14th L 5-6
Blow a 5-1 lead heading to 6th. Both Wood's give it up in 7th, Kerry takes the loss (first L/BS). Kuo gets another 2 outs (K) in 4 pitches. JD Drew hits 3rd HR already, Soto has two doubles. May 15th W 4-2 Come right back for split vs Cards, Soriano 0-5 six LOB but a two out DeJesus double in 10th plates winner, Castro then plated him. Wells and Russell blew one run lead in 8th, Wood pitched 7th Kuo must have been tired. Marmol goes two and gets first win (1-3) 16th W 3-2 Win in 13 at home vs phillies, Maholm goes seven strong. Group effort loses 2-0 lead with cheap runs in 7th and 8th. Marmol and Wells each go two. Wells gets winning RBI! 17th W 6-0 Quick two from Phils. Garza CGS. Soto and Soriano both drive in 3. 18th W 3-1 Samardzija goes into the 7th, Kou, Wood, Marmol (unER) hold. Just six base runners and one extra base hit. 19th W 5-4 5 Run 5th, LaHair and Byrd drive in two with two outs. T. Wood 12 on base in 6 IP, good enough for win today. Volstad comes on in one run game (not what i want) and allows two runners before getting one out. Marmol allows two to reach before he closes. nervy. 20th L 2-5 Sox's prevent sweep. Dempster allows 12 to reach in 6 IP, always runners on base with him. JD hits 4th in lackluster offensive game. 21st W 8-4 Maholm picks a good day to allow 4 in 7. Mather hits 3-run bomb in third to put us up 6-1. 13 hits for a change! 22nd Big W 1-0 Back to seven hits, two walks. Castro hits a 9th inning winner. Garza throws one hit ball for seven. Kuo and Marmol get the credits. 23rd W 5-1 We sweep Houston. No crooked numbers but put up five runs. LaHair and Soriano (his 10th) go deep. Samardzija 8 innings 2 hits, our second straight 2 hit allowed game. 25th L 4-7 Dempster walks 4 more in 6 (era still 2.5). Kuo sinnaly gives up a run, two in fact getting only 1 out. era jumps to 1.86 Camp and Wood then give up runs as offense ties it in 7th and pulls it back to one in 8th for not. 26th L 1-5 19 LOB, Mather has 6. Malholm gives up 3 HR's 27th W 4-2 Garza stops the streak, ace status recently. 7.2 strong, did need Marmol's help for last out in 8th. Bryd and Soriano knock back to back doubles for winner and insurance. Castro scores twice. Box score Up Next Padres... |
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08-23-2012, 02:24 AM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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June
Padres leave 19 on base, we score 3 two out runs. Camp, Wood, Marmol take it from 7th in.
May 28th W 5-3 Samardzija gets the hook in the 3rd with 6 runs in. DeWitt and DeJesus plate two runs each on double and we tie it at 6-6. Padres then crush Camp for 4 runs as he gets his first loss. Castro's hitting streak reaches 20 29th L 6-10 Dempster gives up 4 in the first, only goes 3 IP. we start a couple rallies but nothing doing. Castro loses streak. 30th L 2-6 June Giants in town now Soriano 2 run HR puts up 3-0 after four. Soto adds another blast. 8.2 IP for Maholm, Marmol is becoming quite the save vulture. 1st W 4-0 Castro's 3 run shot caps 5 run 3rd. Soto hits another HR and from there we got ourselves a blow out. 13 runs and 15 LOB. Garza loves it. 2nd W 13-3 Tied 3-3 in the 7th, Wood loads bases after getting 2 outs when a line drive single plates two. 3rd L 3-5 4th one more vs Giants...then off to Milwaukee So i tried a slightly new format with result at bottom of recap, let me know what you guys think of the whole thread so far and any suggestion are welcome Draft update Draft will run with friday's sim (in the game, list is done already), should have something up saturday evening. We have made our fifth pick overall. LF Alberto Dalsoglio, 17 -introverted -30/60 contact 40/65 (25/50 HR) 25/50 25/75 -.541 HS avg 30/8 sb 1.083 SLG! -plus speed, avg/above D -$1.6m -I almost took with the last pick, i almost didn't take him this pick. Is he going to develop enough power to be an all-star OF in bigs? Overall it's been a great start on the field, 33-21 and in first place tie with the Reds. June now and it's time to hit the trade market (i've been quite on that front). We'll have an in depth look at the team as we approach the half way point over the weekend. For now we've got major WAR spikes. Castro hits 2.0 with Garza right there with him (1.9). Dempster and Wood round out top four. JD has taken over most everyday in RF, DeWitt is getting regular at bats at 3B with both doing very well. Soto is coming back strong and LaHair and Soriano have been steady power in the middle of lineup. Kuo (15 GP, only allowed ER in one!) has been a great addition to the pen and James Russell has been a quite surprise. More indepth with stats over the weekend suggestion comments please and minor league update coming too. Last edited by wwrigleyfield; 08-23-2012 at 03:00 AM. |
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08-25-2012, 11:29 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Draft concludes
RHP Dave McFERGUS, 17
-everyday kid -35/55 stuff, 50/65, 25/55 -50/65 fb, 30/70 curve, 20/25 chup -45 stam 93-95 mph, poor fielding -$2.8m -1.41 era, 76.2 IP, 103 K, 0.9 WHIP, avg comp -When you put together list after midnight you end up with guys like McFergus going top. Is he better then everyone else i will draft (via list)? He's young and talented enough to develop into a big time SP but will likey end up in pen, assuming i can sign him...dubious RHP Leo Torres, 17/18 -lacks determination -30/40 stuff, 60/70, 25/60 -40/60 sink, 45/55 slid, 20/25 chup -50 stam, 84-86 mph, great fielder who makes errors (?) -1.57 era, 63 IP 58 K, 0.94 WHIP -I have a soft spot for this type of profile, soft tossers with plus movement and control. the low stuff and velocity (only 2 pitches) bothers me but for an 18 yo. willing to risk development. 3B, Ramon Morales, 18 -none -25/45 contact, 35/50, 25/65 (HR), 30/50, 25/50 -elite stealing and base running -elite arm, poor 3B, poor error, avg 1B -pull hitter, durable, switch -102 AB, .441 avg, .931 slg -slot -raw power speed bat LF, Pablo Martinez, 17 -Smart no heart -25/45 contact, 30/45, 20/35 (HR), 25/35, 25/45 -avg base running -plus range, fielding. avg arm, RF -pull hitter -112 AB, .438 avg, .580 slg -not impressive, young flyer RHP, DAVE BATTLE, 18 -complacent -35/45 stuff, 50/65, 25/50 - 40/50 FB, 40/60 curve, 25/25 chup -very poor fielder, fragile -stam 65 87-89 mph 59 G% -mostly forgettable hs pitcher LHP, TY SIMPSON, 19 -charismatic with bad habits - 30/40 stuff, 45/55, 30/60 -35/40 fb, 35/45 sink, 35/45 slid -65 stam 85-87 mph, 57 G% -below avg fielder -1.66 era, 97 IP, 109 K, 0.97 WHIP -fits profile of teenager we hope will spike LHP, MATHIEU LAPORTE, 23 -white-collar -55/70 stuff, 50/55, 30/40 -55/65 fb, 55/70 slid -65 stam, 92-94 mph -no range, error prone, horrific bunter -3.86 era, 109 IP, 115 K, 1.45 WHIP -older then most of our picks. unless he develops control will be fringe big leaguer. RHP, TRAVIS SCHULTZ, 17 -white-collar -30/40 stuff, 50/60, 25/50 -35/40 fb, 40/50 curve, 25/45 slid -55 stam, 83-85 mph, 59 G% -poor range, plus arm -2.05 era, 83 IP, 70K, 1.08 WHIP -fits our profile of young pitcher with spike potential |
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08-25-2012, 11:55 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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LHP, Noritoshi Miyamoto, 22
-manager -40/45 stuff, 55/65, 35/55 -45/50 fb, 40/45 slid, 45/50 chup -30 stam, 89-90 mph, 60 G% -poor field, error -2.77 era, 39 IP, 32 k, 1.23 whip -here's hoping a 22 yo develops control and +5 mph RHP, BOB GIBBS, 21 -quiet biz -30/35 stuff, 55/65, 30/50 -35/40 fb, 30/35 slid, 20/30 chup, 40/45 spilt -80 stam, 89-90 mph, poor field, error -4.05 era, 120 ip, 47 k, 1.48 ship -21 yo deep sleeper, blah RHP, PLAMER FOWLER, 17/18 -none -30/35 stuff, 50/60, 25/50 -35/40 cut, 30/40 curve, 35/40 chup, 35/40 spilt, 35/40 fork, 30/35 knuck -50 stam, 83-85 mph, terrible D -2.34 era, 1107 ip, 106 k, 1.17 whip -worth a flyer, hopeful. LHP, ANGEL VILLARREAL, 17 -rat -30/35 stuff, 45/45, 25/60 -30-35, 30-45 curve, 30/40 slid -35 stam 83-85 mph 53 G% -2.49 era, 47 ip, 41 k , 1.11 whip -+5 mph on the fastball and we might have something etc... RHP, ANDREW DANIELS, 17 -privacy -30/30 stuff 40/40 25/65 -35/35 fb, 35/35 curve, 25/35 slid -45 stam, 83-85 mph, 51 G% - 2.72 era, 49 ip, 34 k , 1.13 whip RHP, ROBERTO CAMPOS, 18 -rat -35/40 stuff, 40/45, 25/50 -40/45, 25/25, 45/50 -70 stam, 84-86 mph -2.02 era, 124 ip, 135 k, 1.10 whip LHP, JOSE COLEMAN, 18 -young leader -35/40 stuff, 45/55, 25/40 -35/35 fb, 40/50 slid, 40/45 chup -60 stam, 83-85 mph, 55 G% -2.93 era, 107 ip, 95 k, 1.31 whip -ideal spike candidate |
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09-02-2012, 12:38 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Head into All-Star game on losing streak
4 straight to the Braves and drop another 2 of 3 to the Mets. Still 8 games over .500 but where are the runs?
L 2-3 L 2-5 L 4-11 L 1-4 W 6-3 L 2-3 L 2-5 2012 JLB All Star Game Castro bats lead off as only Cub |
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09-02-2012, 12:43 PM
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Minors (Single A)
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09-02-2012, 12:47 PM
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Minors (Single A)
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Also Not signing
So 1st, 5th, and 12th round picks didn't sign
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09-02-2012, 01:01 PM
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Minors (Single A)
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Posts: 52
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Draft Haul - Second First Impressions
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45/60 stuff 50/55 25/60 with his slider and chup both 45/65. Velocity up 93-95. Barnes also doesn't look the 5 star player, more 3.5 star. His eye/power combo we drafted him for were overrated. Still compares to young Soriano with more walks and less K's 35/50 contact 40/60 30/60 hr 35/50 25/60 Quote:
stuff 60/65 65/70 45/50 Quote:
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09-02-2012, 01:15 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Mather cut, Rizzo Up!
Joe Mather is gone, released to after hitting .169 w/.535 ops that's in 148 at bats. 4 hr's, including a recent 3 run blast, 17 rbi's but 40 K's
in his place top prospect Anthony Rizzo was called up from Iowa where he was hitting .311 w/ops over 1.000 Rizzo joins Garza, Samardizja, and Castro to make up the Cubs Core Four 
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09-02-2012, 09:38 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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July 16th
Were past the half way point now and the trade deadline is near. Time for another game of Buy, Sell, or Hold.
NL Central Cards 52-37 Reds 51-38 Brew 49-39 Cubs 48-41 Now the Reds hold the last playoff spot, we're in the 8th place in the League but only 4 GB of our Division. The front office put out a team to compete and we've been happy with the results although the last month has been poor. The premise at the start of the season still holds true today, guys like LaHair and Dempster are move valuable to the Cubs then another team, so without question we will not be selling. Given our strong record and realistic chance of making the playoffs the front office has changed the Cubs status to BUY. 2B has been a soft spot, although DeWitt is deserving of at bats, but the biggest need is a RF to face lefties (Mather is gone). We already have 3 RF on the active roster, they're all lefties, so finding room for a 4th will be tricky. Surprisingly i dont see an old RF on the trade block, Manny is there and i can get him cheap but, like Soriano, he doesn't play right. Player Stats Primary lineup RF DREW - modest 123 ab's with us so far. his SLG is up above .400 but the OBP is a paltry .319 not the stuff of a leadoff hitter SS CASTRO - Great year, .463 SLG, power and speed (19/7 sb and 8 triples) 1B LAHAIR - Power and walks, leads team in both. RBI's too. Going to lose at bats to Rizzo LF SORIANO - Strong bounce back year .805 OPS, 16/45 hr/rbi 2B DEWITT - Wow year, didn't play right away (my mistake). .302 AVG with .497 SLG C SOTO - Not the middle of the order bat we thought .224/.676 OPS 3B STEWART - Hit 25 hr's in '09, then 18 '10, last year in 122 at bats hit zero with a .156 avg He's been great for us, .500 SLG in 160 ab CF BYRD - Not sure what to do with this dead man walking, .250/.289/.395/.684 is not good enough but is a rookie going to do better? INF Jeff Baker - awful 172 ab .209/.614 OPS OF DeJesus - lost his job .247/.304/.354/.657 real could use him as top of order bat 2B Darwin Barney - lost his job .250/.294/.309/.602 a guy hitting .209 has higher OPS Pen Marmol - 30 saves 11.17 K/9 2.23 era He's been great Kerry Wood - 40 hits 70 k's. Very strong year, among team leaders in war as setup guy Kuo - FA signing 22 innings 1.23 era and 0.73 whip. Score. Castillo - One of the other FA signing is filling in with 1.69 era in 10 innings Camp - stopped at 5 wins, league average numbers Swing guys Randy Wells - latest to start, 35 innings 1.07 whip James Russell - Up and down, 3-1 3.71 Travis Wood - 9 starts, 13 games, 56 innings, 4-3 5.40 Matt Garza - Just 7-6 despite a great year. 3.23 era Samardzija - 8-5 3.55, keeping walks under control Dempster - Says his WHIP is 1.35 but honestly i would have guessed a half of point higher. 5-8 with a low 3.34 era Maholm - 6-7 4.89 era |
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09-08-2012, 06:37 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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July recap
After starting July 2-8 we rebounded to end the month 12-13
Randy Wells lead the staff with two wins and 2.77 era Garza and Dempster were solid Samardzija and Maholm had a bad month Marmol was fantastic in 11 appearances, 18 K's, 9 saves, no runs Rizzo has been sensational, 35 at bats 6 homers with a .914 slg Jeff Baker had a .897 ops Soriano knocked in 14 runs, 5 homers DeWitt knocked in 12 while only hitting .159 Castaways, future past and present, Barney, Byrd, Soto had good months Ian Stewart stuck out 20 times, DeJesus continues sub-avg year |
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09-08-2012, 07:04 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Deadline past, August
No deals we're made, we had a chance to add Manny Ramirez but choose not too. Really quiet deadline for us.
1st W 5-1 Another win for Randy Wells, did give up 12 base runners in 6 & 2/3. Rizzo hits his 7th bomb and drives in 3 3rd W 4-2 Against old mate Ted Lilly who pitched very well for Dodgers but Samardzija out duels him for 10th win. 4th W 5-4 Dempster gets 23 outs, Marmol four. Rizzo hits 8th homer, 8 total bases in game 5th W 2-1 More great pitching, Maholm 8 innings 6 base runners. It's Wood who gets save 4-0 to start August, west coast trip moves to San Diego next before huge series vs Reds we're 61-46 which is terrific but not in the playoffs. here is the NL Mets ? 68-41 Reds 64-45 Braves 63-45 Cards 63-45 Cubs 61-46 NL West...tied..55-53 AL Texas 74-33! Tigers 65-44 TBB 62-46 Boston61-48 NYY 58-49 Angels 57-52 |
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09-10-2012, 03:57 AM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Biggest games too date
6th broke it open with four in the 10th, a walk, an error, and 3 singles.
W 6-4 7th WHAT!!!!! SEE for yourself MLB Box Scores, Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, 08/07/2012 wow, we'll be coming back to this game 8th We must have been tired, just two hits L 0-3 9th The First Place Reds are in town 4 game series! Dempster gets crushed in 6th L 2-6 10th Eight strong from Maholm, Soriano and Bryd drop bombs W 6-3 11th Garza an even stronger 8, Marmol another save W 3-1 12th Rizzo, Soto, Barney hit homers, drive in two. A. Castillo gets destroyed in first bad outting, Kuo, Wood's, Marmol hold and save. W 8-6 So we're in First! Jinx dope. Ofcourse the Cardinals are in 3rd, a half game out. Our lead is slim. |
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09-10-2012, 11:07 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Mnf
13th W 3-2
took an extra inning and a wild pitch but we got the W. Great pitching from Samardzija, Wood, and Marmol 14th L 9-4 Bad outing from Dempster 15th W 11-1 Maholm CG, Soriano knocks in five, his 21st and Rizzo's 10 homers Last place Astros gone, here are the Reds again. 17th grab an early run lead, Rizzo singles home a second before Soriano goes deep. 4-0. Garza is cruising and were up 7-0 heading into B5, Garza gives up three but this is a no doubter W 9-3 18th Bryd hits a 2 run shot, a walk an error and a double and we score 4 in the 1st. Wells gives up a solo in the bottom half then two more in the 3rd 4-3. Rizzo doubles in Byrd 5-3. load bases in 7th for not. all action 8th, Soirano doubles in two and later scores as part of long rally. Reds then come back with three solo shots! 9-6 after eight and we W 10-6 19th Samardzija gives up one in 1st but draws a two out bases loaded walk. 1-1 after two. Reds hit solo shot (again) Soriano answer with a 2 run shot. 3-2 after 6. Wood loses lead in B7, Baker, Castro, Rizzo, LaHair reach base and retake lead before DeWitt hits a 3 run bomb. Castro hits one later for good measure. W 10-4 Sweep! two game three in loss column. best record in NL! |
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09-12-2012, 06:09 PM
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Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 52
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Aug 20th-27
20th Soto hits a big 2 run HR untying the game giving us a 4-2 heading into the 8th when dempster gives up 3 homers in a row. L 4-6
21st Maholm pitched well until giving up a 3 run homer in the 5th. neither team scored after that. L 3-4 22nd Garza terrific into the 8th in a much need W 6-1 24th Wells doesn't get out of the 1st, rally in the B6 brings us within a run. In the 9th new call up C Dustry Ryan hits a solo homer tying the game! LaHair doubles and advance twice of sac files. We pull it out W 7-6 25th Samardzija pitches well but leaves in 6th, Camp Wood and Marmol close it out W 3-0 26th Soriano hits big 3 run homer in 6th, Marmol gives up a run but we squeeze it out W 4-3 Lead extended to 2.5 over Cards, Reds dropping to 3.5 gb magic #34 Last edited by wwrigleyfield; 09-12-2012 at 06:10 PM. |
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