Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Saul Goodman]

As long as we're at it, what the hell has gotten into Blake Parker?

Being a 29-year-old at AAA, probably.

Age isn't as big a factor in AAA as it is at other levels. Looking at his K numbers, there's something there that wasn't there when he was 28.

Parker's K/9 when he was 28: 13.2
Parker's K/9 when he is 29: 12.2

I don't understand this Forkpost at all.  (And that's without even touching "Age isn't as big a factor in AAA.")

[Yeti]

As long as we're at it, what the hell has gotten into Blake Parker?

Being a 29-year-old at AAA, probably.

Age isn't as big a factor in AAA as it is at other levels. Looking at his K numbers, there's something there that wasn't there when he was 28.

Parker's K/9 when he was 28: 13.2
Parker's K/9 when he is 29: 12.2

I don't understand this Forkpost at all.  (And that's without even touching "Age isn't as big a factor in AAA.")

Well, it appears there's 3 more innings at 29 than 28. That's what wasn't there

[Eli]

I accept what my meme is, but can we add in a meme that Fork thinks every prospect is interesting if they spend more than 5 minutes not shitting their pants?

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I accept what my meme is, but can we add in a meme that Fork thinks every prospect is interesting if they spend more than 5 minutes not shitting their pants?

Meme's are crafted and certified in the ShoutBox.  You'll have to bring the motion there.

[SKO]

I accept what my meme is, but can we add in a meme that Fork thinks every prospect is interesting if they spend more than 5 minutes not shitting their pants?

Meme's are crafted and certified in the ShoutBox.  You'll have to bring the motion there.

Eli's meme was born solely of his constant wailing and moaning right here on this here fringe messageboard. I don't even know when the last time was that he was in the shoutbox. I vote that we make "Huey doesn't understand how memes come to pass" a meme. Right here on Desipio.

[SKO]

DPD but I will also second Eli's proposed Fork meme. Fork still can't figure out how Jason Dubois didn't make it big. I mean check out his age 29 season at Iowa: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=dubois001jas

[PenFoe]

I accept what my meme is, but can we add in a meme that Fork thinks every prospect is interesting if they spend more than 5 minutes not shitting their pants?

Meme's are crafted and certified in the ShoutBox.  You'll have to bring the motion there.

Eli's meme was born solely of his constant wailing and moaning right here on this here fringe messageboard. I don't even know when the last time was that he was in the shoutbox. I vote that we make "Huey doesn't understand how memes come to pass" a meme. Right here on Desipio.

Well, we already have "Demands that your "jokes" be factually accurate and your "memes" be factually false" for Huey, but I guess we could add this.

[Eli]

Age isn't as big a factor in AAA as it is at other levels.

Fork, talking about Trenidad Hubbard's blistering age-40 season in Des Moines.

[PenFoe]

Jorge Soler was back (!!!) playing yesterday and hit a dong. Stay on the field, Jorge.

Also, Manny Ramirez played LF and went 0-4 with 2 K in his return.

Typical kid, he just needs to stop slouching.

6/27 Jorge Soler update

Top prospect Jorge Soler has been limited to 10 games in the Minor Leagues this season, but the Cubs feel they may have found a solution to the outfielder's leg problems. Soler, who hit a home run Thursday playing for the Arizona Rookie League team, underwent a full body assessment that included a study of his anatomy and biomechanics. He has been limited because of hamstring issues in both legs, and the problem may be related to his posture and the muscle distribution on his body.

Theo Epstein said the injuries have been more of a "freak" thing and that the medical staff did a thorough evaluation of Soler.

Soler began the season at Double-A Tennessee but hurt his hamstring in his first game. In three games with the Rookie League team, he's 5-for-10. The plan is to get the outfielder back with the Smokies this year, Epstein said.

[CBStew]

Jorge Soler was back (!!!) playing yesterday and hit a dong. Stay on the field, Jorge.

Also, Manny Ramirez played LF and went 0-4 with 2 K in his return.

Typical kid, he just needs to stop slouching.

6/27 Jorge Soler update

Top prospect Jorge Soler has been limited to 10 games in the Minor Leagues this season, but the Cubs feel they may have found a solution to the outfielder's leg problems. Soler, who hit a home run Thursday playing for the Arizona Rookie League team, underwent a full body assessment that included a study of his anatomy and biomechanics. He has been limited because of hamstring issues in both legs, and the problem may be related to his posture and the muscle distribution on his body.

Theo Epstein said the injuries have been more of a "freak" thing and that the medical staff did a thorough evaluation of Soler.

Soler began the season at Double-A Tennessee but hurt his hamstring in his first game. In three games with the Rookie League team, he's 5-for-10. The plan is to get the outfielder back with the Smokies this year, Epstein said.

The solution is obvious.  Redistribute the muscles in his body.  Next question?

[ChuckD]

Jorge Soler was back (!!!) playing yesterday and hit a dong. Stay on the field, Jorge.

Also, Manny Ramirez played LF and went 0-4 with 2 K in his return.

Typical kid, he just needs to stop slouching.

6/27 Jorge Soler update

Top prospect Jorge Soler has been limited to 10 games in the Minor Leagues this season, but the Cubs feel they may have found a solution to the outfielder's leg problems. Soler, who hit a home run Thursday playing for the Arizona Rookie League team, underwent a full body assessment that included a study of his anatomy and biomechanics. He has been limited because of hamstring issues in both legs, and the problem may be related to his posture and the muscle distribution on his body.

Theo Epstein said the injuries have been more of a "freak" thing and that the medical staff did a thorough evaluation of Soler.

Soler began the season at Double-A Tennessee but hurt his hamstring in his first game. In three games with the Rookie League team, he's 5-for-10. The plan is to get the outfielder back with the Smokies this year, Epstein said.

The solution is obvious.  Redistribute the muscles in his body.  Next question?

Socialism. Cuba. Jokes. Effort.

[CT III]

Jorge Soler was back (!!!) playing yesterday and hit a dong. Stay on the field, Jorge.

Also, Manny Ramirez played LF and went 0-4 with 2 K in his return.

Typical kid, he just needs to stop slouching.

6/27 Jorge Soler update

Top prospect Jorge Soler has been limited to 10 games in the Minor Leagues this season, but the Cubs feel they may have found a solution to the outfielder's leg problems. Soler, who hit a home run Thursday playing for the Arizona Rookie League team, underwent a full body assessment that included a study of his anatomy and biomechanics. He has been limited because of hamstring issues in both legs, and the problem may be related to his posture and the muscle distribution on his body.

Theo Epstein said the injuries have been more of a "freak" thing and that the medical staff did a thorough evaluation of Soler.

Soler began the season at Double-A Tennessee but hurt his hamstring in his first game. In three games with the Rookie League team, he's 5-for-10. The plan is to get the outfielder back with the Smokies this year, Epstein said.

The solution is obvious.  Redistribute the muscles in his body.  Next question?

Wait, I don't think there was a first question.

[Eli]

By the way, I don't know whether this has been discussed already, but Arismen D. Alcantara is batting...

.290/.336/.518/.854 at Iowa, with 8HR, 19 2B and 10 (!) 3B in 276 AB.  Not too shabby.  He also has 18 SB and only 3 CS.

Nice choice, Jim.

He's also just 22. I think he's pretty solidly the No. 3 prospect in the organization and I wouldn't point and laugh at anyone who had him ahead of Baez. Really excited about him.

Sadsack Eli hates Javier Baez. Shocking.

FYSKO:

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=34104167&sid=milb

[ChuckD]

By the way, I don't know whether this has been discussed already, but Arismen D. Alcantara is batting...

.290/.336/.518/.854 at Iowa, with 8HR, 19 2B and 10 (!) 3B in 276 AB.  Not too shabby.  He also has 18 SB and only 3 CS.

Nice choice, Jim.

He's also just 22. I think he's pretty solidly the No. 3 prospect in the organization and I wouldn't point and laugh at anyone who had him ahead of Baez. Really excited about him.

Sadsack Eli hates Javier Baez. Shocking.

FYSKO:

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=34104167&sid=milb

Does BP keep a list of shortest-looking 5'10" prospects?

[BH]

Almora has hit in 9 of last 10 games, hitting .356/.396/.467/.863 with 2 2B, 3BB, 5K in last 10 games.

FYE