Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Eli]

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

He's going to Iowa on Monday. And Chris Brian will replace him.

You officially moving off 4/24?

I think so. The injuries and Alcantara's struggles have me moving the date. Kasper was on WSCR today strongly suggesting Mendy's going to get sent down.

I think it'll be Monday.

Has Russell ever played 2B prior to today? They gave Baez almost 3 weeks of playing time at 2B in Iowa last year before they called him up.

They did, but they didn't really have a need for him at the major-league level. Russell fills a need for them right away, so they have to balance development and competing.

Plus, he's supposed to be so polished as a prospect, so he should theoretically adapt quickly. It's just a hunch on my part and probably not a very likely one. Bryant really should be up by Monday though at the very latest.

[SKO]

Jesse of ESPNChicago says tomorrow is the day. But that idiot's been wrong before.

[Eli]

Jesse of ESPNChicago says tomorrow is the day. But that idiot's been wrong before.

Bruce Miles seconds it. It's happening.

[SKO]

Jesse of ESPNChicago says tomorrow is the day. But that idiot's been wrong before.

Bruce Miles seconds it. It's happening.

RELEASE THE BONERS

[Bort]

Jesse of ESPNChicago says tomorrow is the day. But that idiot's been wrong before.

Bruce Miles seconds it. It's happening.

RELEASE THE BONERS

*loosens dongband*

[Powdered Toast Man]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

[SKO]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

[Powdered Toast Man]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

I feel like they have to make that move soon. Something isn't right if he can't draw starts at 2B over Jonathan Herrera.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

You have now just given me reason to hate Mendy.  Damnit.

[SKO]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

You have now just given me reason to hate Mendy.  Damnit.

I swear I think he's done it every single fucking AB. It's infuriating, especially since the best pitch he usually gets to hit all AB is that first one.

[Quality Start Machine]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

You have now just given me reason to hate Mendy.  Damnit.

I swear I think he's done it every single fucking AB. It's infuriating, especially since the best pitch he usually gets to hit all AB is that first one.

It's almost as if scouts have told pitchers he does this and you get a free strike.

[SKO]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

You have now just given me reason to hate Mendy.  Damnit.

I swear I think he's done it every single fucking AB. It's infuriating, especially since the best pitch he usually gets to hit all AB is that first one.

It's almost as if scouts have told pitchers he does this and you get a free strike.

Possibly, but right now I'm guessing the scouting report is "throw him whatever you want, he'll swing at it."

[Powdered Toast Man]

I don't know where to put this, so I'll put it here...somebody throw Mendy a life vest and let him float to Iowa. It's getting a little tough to watch.

Yeah it's pretty brutal. I get it if they want to give Russell more time in AAA, but at this point even a scrub like Valaika would make more sense on the bench than watching Mendy negatively impact his development by going up and getting pantsed every time. He's a guy that still has a ton of talent, I don't want this scarring him for life.

Doesn't help that he wastes the first pitch of every AB by showing bunt like he's Juan fucking Pierre.

You have now just given me reason to hate Mendy.  Damnit.

I swear I think he's done it every single fucking AB. It's infuriating, especially since the best pitch he usually gets to hit all AB is that first one.

It's almost as if scouts have told pitchers he does this and you get a free strike.

Possibly, but right now I'm guessing the scouting report is "throw him whatever you want, he'll swing at it."

I felt like Len and JD were basically calling the pitches for the Padres against Mendy...Len would say "and now would be a good time for the changeup....and there its, strike 2".

[PenFoe]

Javy Baez will take a leave of absence from the Iowa Cubs because of the death of his sister, Noely Baez. The two were reportedly very close. Rotoworld says she passed away suddenly at 21.

Shit man, that sucks.

This is so sad. Here's a bit more about her:

http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/66112700/

12 days since his sister died and the I-Cubs still haven't heard from him at all.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Dan Vogelbach is mashing: .484/.579/.613 with 3 K to 7 BB and 4 2B (no HR yet). This is his first taste of AA ball.