Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Quality Start Machine]

Soler got pulled after going 2-for-3, thought he was getting the call. Dammit.

Smokies said it was just part of the program so he'd get some extra rest and not miss tonight's game.

[Powdered Toast Man]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

[Tonker]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

Black, jewish and female?

[SKO]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

This felt like a 5th grader reading a book report to the class, and it was adorable.

[Quality Start Machine]

What's the point in having TIME TO POST! if you fuckers don't read?

Remember how there were no catchers in the organization?

Aside from SKOwarber, Mark Zagunis is treating pitching in the Northwest League with disdain.

[PenFoe]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

This felt like a 5th grader reading a book report to the class, and it was adorable.

He also can't throw a runner out to save his life.

[Quality Start Machine]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

This felt like a 5th grader reading a book report to the class, and it was adorable.

He also can't throw a runner out to save his life.

I haevn't been able to see any of his games this year - is that the runners getting good jumps off the pitcher or his having release/throw issues?

[Yeti]

I want to talk about Mark Zagunis. Can we talk about Mark Zagunis? Since I'm THE Mark Zagunis guy and all...he was drafted in the third round in this year's draft as a catcher out of Virginia Tech.

So far this year, he's hit .319/.431/.473/.904 with a HR and 7 2B with 15 BB/20 K in 109 PA's. He's played catcher, LF and did some DH-ing. He's not a Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant talent, right? But it feels like he's always doing something right when I read the minor league boxes (otherwise known as Bleacher Nation). He's 21 and has risen from rookie ball to Boise

I think what I'm saying here is "Hey, we might have a useful player!" He profiles as a doubles hitter with meh power, but looks to have an educated guess at the plate as he's drawn walks. So, TEAM ZAGUNIS!

Anyone have anything more to add to that meatballery, be my guess. Oh, for those in the SBox for the discussion yesterday, Mark Zagunis looks exactly like what you would expect a Mark Zagunis to look like.

This felt like a 5th grader reading a book report to the class, and it was adorable.

He also can't throw a runner out to save his life.

I haevn't been able to see any of his games this year - is that the runners getting good jumps off the pitcher or his having release/throw issues?

From his scouting report:

The lone red flag – and it's pretty glaring at this point – is his inability to control the run game. He has nabbed just about 20% of would-be base stealers this season.

[PenFoe]

Best farm system in baseball (Insider Protected, but I saw all I needed to.)

Edited to share a link with some quotes from Law's piece.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Soler to Iowa.  Almora to Tennessee.  Tomorrow.

2015 is going to be fun. 2016 is going to be awesome.

[Slaky]

Soler to Iowa.  Almora to Tennessee.  Tomorrow.

2015 is going to be fun. 2016 is going to be awesome.

Also some prospect named Arismendy Alcantara hit one out on to Sheffield today.

[Slaky]

Olt back to Iowa. If only I had said he'd be terrible like 400 times this spring.

[InternetApex]

Olt back to Iowa. If only I had said he'd be terrible like 400 times this spring.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Olt back to Iowa. If only I had said he'd be terrible like 400 times this spring.

I used to REALLY care about prospects like Mike Olt...the ones with manly face stubble and handsome features, big thighs and power to hit baseballs over the moon. But when they suck in Chicago and it's apparent that they will continue to suck, I'd get sad. I'm not sad about this. There are about 37 other prospects in the Cubs syetem that are way better than Mike Olt, so it really doesn't matter.

For real, though, I hope Olt can make some adjustments and be useful. If he can be an asset to the Cubs, either in their uniform or in a trade, than I'll be happy.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Soler to Iowa.  Almora to Tennessee.  Tomorrow.

2015 is going to be fun. 2016 is going to be awesome.

Also some prospect named Arismendy Alcantara hit one out on to Sheffield today.

HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO?