Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Slaky]

Here's the catcher they got back for Russell and Bonerface

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=605170

Victor Caratini. Was supposedly Atlanta's 7th-best prospect, projected to be ML-Ready in 2017.

I have no opinion other than this seems a little light for the pair they gave up. The market wasn't what I thought it would be.

He's in low-A, which means he'll replace the Cougars' lanky catcher who has Dropkick Murphys as his walk-up music. So we all win.

I don't think the pipeline is going to dry up as long as they keep bringing in 16 and 17 year old Dominican prodigies who can grow up under the Theo/Jed way. It won't be best in baseball but it should never fall below top 10. It's too stacked and they won't stop restocking it.

[PenFoe]

So the cubs got the 2 top prospects (Russell and Mckinley) traded in July. For Shark and Hammel. That's unreal.

Per Jim Callis, they got the #1 and the #5 prospect traded.

Also, Caratini is now listed as the Cubs 13th best prospect.

But they have him listed over Jen-Ho and Hendricks, which I find stupid. 

[Slaky]

IAN posted some fairly pornographic first hand videos (shot vertically natch) of Soler and Bryant's homers last night in Nawlins.

Wowwweeeeeeeee

[CBStew]

IAN posted some fairly pornographic first hand videos (shot vertically natch) of Soler and Bryant's homers last night in Nawlins.

Wowwweeeeeeeee

It is disturbing that the best Cub baseball can be seen only in cities that don't have a major league franchise.

[Saul Goodman]

IAN posted some fairly pornographic first hand videos (shot vertically natch) of Soler and Bryant's homers last night in Nawlins.

Wowwweeeeeeeee

It is disturbing that the best Cub baseball can be seen only in cities that don't have a major league franchise.

Go Cubes.

[Quality Start Machine]

Just a thought - and not necessarily a good one...

Could it also be that Jepstink are loathe to call up Bryant or Baez because there is a risk that in two months these two can hit the Cubes out of a protected draft slot?

They're currently sitting at 4, and the Mets are sitting at 11, 5.5 games "behind" the Cubs.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Just a thought - and not necessarily a good one...

Could it also be that Jepstink are loathe to call up Bryant or Baez because there is a risk that in two months these two can hit the Cubes out of a protected draft slot?

They're currently sitting at 4, and the Mets are sitting at 11, 5.5 games "behind" the Cubs.

These guys probably review every possibility. Dunno who is protected they may go after. Anyone can sign Lester without losing a pick. I think Scherzer costs a pick, but supposedly they aren't as high on him.

Bryant is staying down for two reasons: 1) Scott; and 2) Boras.

[Powdered Toast Man]

IAN posted some fairly pornographic first hand videos (shot vertically natch) of Soler and Bryant's homers last night in Nawlins.

Wowwweeeeeeeee

I apologize for the videos being shot vertically. I'll do better next time...but I won't get a next time to see these three in Nola probably ever. I will say this, though...there is a CLEAR difference in the talent in the I-Cubs lineup compared to the Zephyrs lineup (Marlins AAA team). Bryant, Soler (the love is growing fast for Jorge, he's one fucking hell of a great athlete and he has a fantastic eye at the plate), Baez and even Olt outclassed everyone in the Z's lineup.

Kris Bryant HR

Jorge Soler HR

Sorry about the hillbilly commentary, too. I was about four beers deep. And I think the lady friend and I sort of talked a little during the videos, too. Sorry, no pics (unless you and I are fb friends!). I think I bit off a few F-bombs as Bryant trotted around the bases.

I was thoroughly impressed by these three guys. The future is immensely bright.

[Slaky]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

[PenFoe]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

[Slaky]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

AHHHHHHHHHH

[PenFoe]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

AHHHHHHHHHH

He's ready, it's time.

I fucking love this front office.

[SKO]

Bruce Levine confirmed it on the score. BONERS

[Powdered Toast Man]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

AHHHHHHHHHH

He's ready, it's time.

I fucking love this front office.

RV is definitely a sorcerer.

[R-V]

Per Ace Cubbie,

Javy's brother (allegedly) just tweeted (definitely) that Javy is coming up. Now.

AHHHHHHHHHH

He's ready, it's time.

I fucking love this front office.

RV is definitely a sorcerer.

Well I did predict that Baez, Bryant & Soler would all be called up together on September 1st so I pretty much nailed it.