Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[PenFoe]

Comedy is hard.  Believe me I know.

Perhaps this should go into the "I Admit It" thread but like 95% of the guys who do Cubs Twitter grate on me for some indefinable reason.  I know that's a really shocking admission coming from a perpetually angry, drunken potato head but I thought I'd put it out there nonetheless.

I really like Arguello, and Sahadev is fine but the rest of those guys annoy me for some reason.

I get Arguello and Loxas mixed up, but I just think of them both as guys who pretend to have sources and probably don't.

And if anyone ever reeked of effort, it's Brett from Bleacher Nation.

I think this is commonly referred to as "the Dan Bernstein."

I sincerely admire and appreciate the work ethic that has to go into Bleacher Nation - it's hands down the best source for keeping up to date on all things Cub - but yeah it's too bad that product couldn't be churned out by someone who also has a good sense of humor.

None of them have a sense of humor.  They all talk about the same thing-- the Cubs, their children/babies, and whatever craft beer they're drinking at the time.

It's like being trapped in a room with an even more insufferable PenFoe.

For what it's worth, I'm cool with both Brett and Arguello.  They're fine sources of information and that's really what I "use" them for.  I have other places to go for humor and I don't care if they're trying too hard or whatever the current bitch session is.   I don't stop reading CNN because I don't like their sense of humor, I stop reading because the news is old or irrelevant. 

As long as those guys are churning out news and perspective on the Cubs without getting butthurt every article, they're fine by me. 

Also, I don't give two shits whether they follow me on Twitter or not.  It's not like my Twitter (or any of ours) are vital sources of information, outside of maybe Slak's soccer one that I don't understand. 

They're just guys working hard to put out news and information about the Cubs and doing so in a way that is decidedly not Al-like. 

They're good by me. 

Great. You're a real fucking humanitarian.

I reserve the right to change my mind at any time.

[Eli]

Comedy is hard.  Believe me I know.

Perhaps this should go into the "I Admit It" thread but like 95% of the guys who do Cubs Twitter grate on me for some indefinable reason.  I know that's a really shocking admission coming from a perpetually angry, drunken potato head but I thought I'd put it out there nonetheless.

I really like Arguello, and Sahadev is fine but the rest of those guys annoy me for some reason.

I get Arguello and Loxas mixed up, but I just think of them both as guys who pretend to have sources and probably don't.

And if anyone ever reeked of effort, it's Brett from Bleacher Nation.

I think this is commonly referred to as "the Dan Bernstein."

I sincerely admire and appreciate the work ethic that has to go into Bleacher Nation - it's hands down the best source for keeping up to date on all things Cub - but yeah it's too bad that product couldn't be churned out by someone who also has a good sense of humor.

None of them have a sense of humor.  They all talk about the same thing-- the Cubs, their children/babies, and whatever craft beer they're drinking at the time.

It's like being trapped in a room with an even more insufferable PenFoe.

For what it's worth, I'm cool with both Brett and Arguello.  They're fine sources of information and that's really what I "use" them for.  I have other places to go for humor and I don't care if they're trying too hard or whatever the current bitch session is.   I don't stop reading CNN because I don't like their sense of humor, I stop reading because the news is old or irrelevant. 

As long as those guys are churning out news and perspective on the Cubs without getting butthurt every article, they're fine by me. 

Also, I don't give two shits whether they follow me on Twitter or not.  It's not like my Twitter (or any of ours) are vital sources of information, outside of maybe Slak's soccer one that I don't understand. 

They're just guys working hard to put out news and information about the Cubs and doing so in a way that is decidedly not Al-like. 

They're good by me. 

Great. You're a real fucking humanitarian.

I reserve the right to change my mind at any time.

On top of his incessant need to be liked by everyone, that dude is a pretty huge pollyanna. I guess those two things might be related.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Comedy is hard.  Believe me I know.

Perhaps this should go into the "I Admit It" thread but like 95% of the guys who do Cubs Twitter grate on me for some indefinable reason.  I know that's a really shocking admission coming from a perpetually angry, drunken potato head but I thought I'd put it out there nonetheless.

I really like Arguello, and Sahadev is fine but the rest of those guys annoy me for some reason.

I get Arguello and Loxas mixed up, but I just think of them both as guys who pretend to have sources and probably don't.

And if anyone ever reeked of effort, it's Brett from Bleacher Nation.

I think this is commonly referred to as "the Dan Bernstein."

I sincerely admire and appreciate the work ethic that has to go into Bleacher Nation - it's hands down the best source for keeping up to date on all things Cub - but yeah it's too bad that product couldn't be churned out by someone who also has a good sense of humor.

None of them have a sense of humor.  They all talk about the same thing-- the Cubs, their children/babies, and whatever craft beer they're drinking at the time.

It's like being trapped in a room with an even more insufferable PenFoe.

For what it's worth, I'm cool with both Brett and Arguello.  They're fine sources of information and that's really what I "use" them for.  I have other places to go for humor and I don't care if they're trying too hard or whatever the current bitch session is.   I don't stop reading CNN because I don't like their sense of humor, I stop reading because the news is old or irrelevant. 

As long as those guys are churning out news and perspective on the Cubs without getting butthurt every article, they're fine by me. 

Also, I don't give two shits whether they follow me on Twitter or not.  It's not like my Twitter (or any of ours) are vital sources of information, outside of maybe Slak's soccer one that I don't understand. 

They're just guys working hard to put out news and information about the Cubs and doing so in a way that is decidedly not Al-like. 

They're good by me. 

Great. You're a real fucking humanitarian.

I reserve the right to change my mind at any time.

On top of his incessant need to be liked by everyone, that dude is a pretty huge pollyanna. I guess those two things might be related.

He started at BCB. The Pollyana hasn't completely fallen off. The snippiness and the instant butthurt has.

[Oleg]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

[PenFoe]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

I don't really care to quibble about who made the list or who is placed where because it's all so awesome.

Jen-Ho Tseng not even in the top 10 is amazing.

Never mind that Baez, Hendricks and Alcantara aren't even on the list.
 
This team is so fucking great.  

Eloy, Sands, Steele, Cease, Zagunis, Caratini...Jesus.  

[Oleg]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

I don't really care to quibble about who made the list or who is placed where because it's all so awesome.

Jen-Ho Tseng not even in the top 10 is amazing.

Never mind that Baez, Hendricks and Alcantara aren't even on the list.
 
This team is so fucking great.  

Eloy, Sands, Steele, Cease, Zagunis, Caratini...Jesus.  

Your Vogelbach hate is reaching epic levels.

More:

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average   Kyle Schwarber
Best Power Hitter   Kris Bryant
Best Strike-Zone Discipline   Mark Zagunis
Fastest Baserunner   Jacob Hannemann
Best Athlete   Matt Szczur
Best Fastball   Duane Underwood
Best Curveball   C.J. Edwards
Best Slider   Jake Stinnett
Best Changeup   Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Control   Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Defensive Catcher   Victor Caratini
Best Defensive Infielder   Carlos Penalver
Best Infield Arm   Kris Bryant
Best Defensive Outfielder   Albert Almora
Best Outfield Arm   Jorge Soler

Also, someone named Hayden Simpson was The Cubs' first round pick in 2010.  Good, old Hendry.

[Eli]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

FYE, right?

[Oleg]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

FYE, right?

Meh.

2018 LINEUP
Catcher   Kyle Schwarber
First Base   Anthony Rizzo
Second Base   Starlin Castro
Third Base   Javier Baez
Shortstop   Addison Russell
Left Field   Kris Bryant
Center Field   Billy McKinney
Right Field   Jorge Soler
No. 1 Starter   Jon Lester
No. 2 Starter   Jake Arrieta
No. 3 Starter   C.J. Edwards
No. 4 Starter   Kyle Hendricks
No. 5 Starter   Duane Underwood
Closer   Corey Black

[PenFoe]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

FYE, right?

Meh.

2018 LINEUP
Catcher   Kyle Schwarber Johnny Bench
First Base   Anthony Rizzo Ted Williams
Second Base   Starlin Castro Pete Rose
Third Base   Javier Baez Gary Sheffield
Shortstop   Addison Russell Barry Larkin
Left Field   Kris Bryant Troy Glaus Mike Schmidt
Center Field   Billy McKinney Joe DiMaggio
Right Field   Jorge Soler Vladimir Guerrero
No. 1 Starter   Jon Lester
No. 2 Starter   Jake Arrieta
No. 3 Starter   C.J. Edwards Pedro Martinez
No. 4 Starter   Kyle Hendricks Greg Maddux
No. 5 Starter   Duane Underwood Dave Stewart
Closer   Corey Black Trevor Hoffman

Never mind that you didn't even find room for Gleybar on that list. 

[Oleg]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

FYE, right?

Meh.

2018 LINEUP
Catcher   Kyle Schwarber Johnny Bench
First Base   Anthony Rizzo Ted Williams
Second Base   Starlin Castro Pete Rose
Third Base   Javier Baez Gary Sheffield
Shortstop   Addison Russell Barry Larkin
Left Field   Kris Bryant Troy Glaus Mike Schmidt
Center Field   Billy McKinney Joe DiMaggio
Right Field   Jorge Soler Vladimir Guerrero
No. 1 Starter   Jon Lester
No. 2 Starter   Jake Arrieta
No. 3 Starter   C.J. Edwards Pedro Martinez
No. 4 Starter   Kyle Hendricks Greg Maddux
No. 5 Starter   Duane Underwood Dave Stewart
Closer   Corey Black Trevor Hoffman

Never mind that you didn't even find room for Gleybar on that list.  

That's BA list.  And, Gleybar will be 21 in 2018 so he probably won't be ready yet.

[PenFoe]

Just for some perspective, the guy the Cubs just traded to Seattle, Mike Kickham, who is 26 years old, is now the 19th best prospect in the Mariners' system per MLB.com.

So, maybe the Mariners just have an awful farm system, but here's a guy that the Cubs were barely interested in kicking the tires on and probably wouldn't have shown up in the top 40 prospects and he's 19 for the Mariners.

[Saul Goodman]

Judging from this weird-ass photo on the Cubs home page, Carrie Muskat must suck at Photoshop.

[PenFoe]

Baseball America's Cubs Top 10:

OP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b
2. Addison Russell, ss
3. Jorge Soler, of
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp
6. Billy McKinney, of
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10. Duane Underwood, rhp

I don't really care to quibble about who made the list or who is placed where because it's all so awesome.

Jen-Ho Tseng not even in the top 10 is amazing.

Never mind that Baez, Hendricks and Alcantara aren't even on the list.
 
This team is so fucking great.  

Eloy, Sands, Steele, Cease, Zagunis, Caratini...Jesus.  

Your Vogelbach hate is reaching epic levels.

More:

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average   Kyle Schwarber
Best Power Hitter   Kris Bryant
Best Strike-Zone Discipline   Mark Zagunis
Fastest Baserunner   Jacob Hannemann
Best Athlete   Matt Szczur
Best Fastball   Duane Underwood
Best Curveball   C.J. Edwards
Best Slider   Jake Stinnett
Best Changeup   Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Control   Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Defensive Catcher   Victor Caratini
Best Defensive Infielder   Carlos Penalver
Best Infield Arm   Kris Bryant
Best Defensive Outfielder   Albert Almora
Best Outfield Arm   Jorge Soler

Also, someone named Hayden Simpson was The Cubs' first round pick in 2010.  Good, old Hendry.

Vogelbach the 8th best 1B prospect in all of baseball?

Seems tradeable.

Worth noting that they're doing this by position, one a day.

Schwarber was the 3rd best catching prospect in all of baseball yesterday. 

If only these guys could actually play those positions, this would be fantastic.

[Saul Goodman]

Schwarber was the 3rd best catching prospect in all of baseball yesterday. 

Where does he rank today?

[Brownie]

Schwarber was the 3rd best catching prospect in all of baseball yesterday. 

Where does he rank today?

Now that Geovanny Soto is making his comeback as a non-roster invitee with the White Sox and thus is technically only a prospect, fourth.