fathom Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 08:49 PM) There's definitely a chance that Baez can be a complete bust but he's still ridiculously young too. Where I think Baez will be dangerous for the Cubs is that he projects to maybe be their 4th-6th best hitter. If you have guys like Rizzo and Bryant being OPS monsters, then having someone that you can rely on to hit 35 homers a year playing 2nd base could be very valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 10:53 AM) The kid has crazy power, but his contact skills are atrocious. true about Carter and Baez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 SOLER HR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 06:28 PM) SOLER HR Of course lol. But his swing was impressive. Nice short stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 06:28 PM) SOLER HR MLB is no match for the Cuban Invasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegionSox Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I noticed today that Jason Parks took a job with the Cubs scouting department. He did always seem to follow their minors pretty closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (RegionSox @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 09:07 AM) I noticed today that Jason Parks took a job with the Cubs scouting department. He did always seem to follow their minors pretty closely. Yeah my friend texted me that last night. He is always on the Cubs nuts. Fits him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 12:03 PM) Yeah my friend texted me that last night. He is always on the Cubs nuts. Fits him well. Well maybe he was on the "Cubs nuts" because they have awesome offensive prospects. If the White Sox or another team had those guys, I'm sure he would have been on their "nuts" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Dylan Axelrod shutting down the Cubs so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 12:24 PM) Well maybe he was on the "Cubs nuts" because they have awesome offensive prospects. If the White Sox or another team had those guys, I'm sure he would have been on their "nuts" too. As someone who listened to a ton of Fringe Average Podcasts (RIP), Parks really WAS all over the Cubs nuts. He would bring them up constantly, while Mike Ferrin would be discussing other things. I mean, the Twins have a loaded farm system too and he never spoke of them, other than Buxton. Really sad to not have Parks as a prospects resource anymore. He was really funny and I enjoyed hearing him talk prospects. But as soon as I heard he was going to work for the Cubs, I stared laughing because that was such a perfect fit for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 12:03 PM) As someone who listened to a ton of Fringe Average Podcasts (RIP), Parks really WAS all over the Cubs nuts. He would bring them up constantly, while Mike Ferrin would be discussing other things. I mean, the Twins have a loaded farm system too and he never spoke of them, other than Buxton. Really sad to not have Parks as a prospects resource anymore. He was really funny and I enjoyed hearing him talk prospects. But as soon as I heard he was going to work for the Cubs, I stared laughing because that was such a perfect fit for him. I'm still not sure how having such a "homer" working for your team helps in any other way other than public relations, like a Scott Merkin. Why would any other organization who's looking to trade for a Cubs' prospect do anything but take what he says with a grain of salt and actually perform a lot more due diligence to compensate for the fact that few prospects can ever live up to such constant hyping and media sensationalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 03:20 PM) I'm still not sure how having such a "homer" working for your team helps in any other way other than public relations, like a Scott Merkin. Why would any other organization who's looking to trade for a Cubs' prospect do anything but take what he says with a grain of salt and actually perform a lot more due diligence to compensate for the fact that few prospects can ever live up to such constant hyping and media sensationalism. I think if you're qualified to evaluate prospects, it shouldn't matter if you have a bias like that. Those other teams have to do their own homework on guys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Soler looks incredible. Already looks more comfortable than Baez at the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 29, 2014 -> 09:01 PM) Soler looks incredible. Already looks more comfortable than Baez at the plate. Agree but I was saying the same thing about Lake last year. Soler has a short quick swing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ugh, he's a monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 29, 2014 -> 09:36 PM) Ugh, he's a monster Cheapie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 29, 2014 -> 09:01 PM) Soler looks incredible. Already looks more comfortable than Baez at the plate. Still not the best Cuban in his own city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 30, 2014 -> 02:37 AM) Cheapie The potential 3-4-5 of Rizzo, Bryant and Soler is scary. You add Castro, Russell and Baez to that....uh oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I've been as big of a Bryant fan as anyone, but damn does that guy strike out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 @CSNMooney: Baez: "We're just waiting for Bryant now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 30, 2014 -> 01:48 AM) @CSNMooney: Baez: "We're just waiting for Bryant now." Wow. Calling you out Theo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 The Cubs doubled down yesterday and said Bryant is not on the 40 man and will not be added this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 30, 2014 -> 10:27 AM) The Cubs doubled down yesterday and said Bryant is not on the 40 man and will not be added this season Then why bring up Baez and Soler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2014 -> 11:46 AM) Then why bring up Baez and Soler? Good questions. Very good questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Soler already was on the 40 man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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