Cubs September Callups Announced
by Al Yellon on Sep 1, 2009 8:02 AM CDT
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PrintThere will be eight players added to the Cubs' active roster over the next several days, now that the September 1 roster-expansion date has arrived.
Gordon Wittenmyer has the list, and all eight have been major league Cubs at one time or another already during 2009:
The Cubs plan to recall outfielder Micah Hoffpauir and right-hander Justin Berg from Class AAA Iowa and reinstate infielder Andres Blanco from the disabled list when rosters expand today.
Right-hander David Patton is expected to rejoin the active roster from the DL on Wednesday, and four more I-Cubs are to be recalled as the Class AAA season winds down: infielder Bobby Scales and right-handed pitchers Jeff Samardzija, Jeff Stevens and Esmailin Caridad.
I'd quibble with Gordo's description of Hoffpauir as an "outfielder", but the activation of Andres Blanco is good news. It means that we have likely seen the last of Aaron Miles in any games this year, unless some upcoming game goes deep into extra innings. As Josh tweeted yesterday, Hoffpauir is now the Iowa Cubs' all-time career RBI leader (281 RBI). This isn't necessarily a positive thing; it likely means a player has spent way too much time in the minor leagues. Also, with Jason Dubois swapped to the Mets and, as also noted in Josh's tweet, Chris Robinson leaving Iowa for the Canadian national team, Jake Fox is likely to be the Iowa team leader in RBI this season with 53, despite playing only 45 games there. (Not to mention that Fox is also tied for sixth on the major league Cubs with 39 RBI.)
Try to enjoy the rest of the season.
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Why won't...
They leave Shark out of the spotlight for a while and let him work? If he’s not completely ruined, he soon will be!
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
He's not being called up till the Iowa season is over.
I suspect he won’t see much work this month anyway.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Should the Cubs put him in the rotation
and shut down Wells? See what you have with Samardzija here, and if a month in the rotation can benefit him.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Maybe.
See what happens by the time Shark arrives (which likely won’t be for another week).
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
If/When (See not all negative) elimination is a foregone conclusion,
I like this idea. I’m not convinced Shark can start, but he might as well start a couple on normal 5 days rest to see what he can do with a set routine.
Might also consider shutting down Z and Harden. Z’s arm needs rest and want to make sure Harden is healthy for next year if he accepts arb, or nets the two picks.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
not if
we’re still contending, hell, no.
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Were not
Contending Now
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
yes
we are.
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
only in your world
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
we're contending ...just like the Mariners.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 1, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The Mariners are 9 games out of the AL wild card lead.
That’s quite a bit more than 6 games.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
But six is still a shitload
especially for an as-of-now very listless offense.
by stuartscottslefteye on Sep 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
six games back
five in the loss column. It’s not likely, but it’s doable. You don’t send up the white flag when you’ve still got a chance.
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen!
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Yeesh. How jaded am I.
I like Blanco and Scales, but usually September call ups trigger some excitement to see one rising stars batting and fielding.
I guess I’ll have to try to see if Berg, Caridad and Stevens show more promise.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
We don't have anyone...
… who’s close enough to be ready for the majors next year to be recalled, except for some of the guys (Cashner, Gaub) who are going to the Arizona Fall League. There’s no reason to start the arb clock ticking on those guys this year.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm fully aware. More realization that my usually reasons
for September callups to create interest aren’t even here this year.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
I've needed more Bobby Scales in my Cubs world
His pinch hit homers will be appreciated by this Cubs fan.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
How many more hits does Bobby S. need to prove BLou wrong?
- Wait Al, I may have found my holy grail.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Bobby Scales
Finally, someone who shares my opinion of Bobby Scales. Maybe his perserverance and love of the game, as well as, his talents will rub off on our lacadaisical Cubs. Sometimes, I think they flip a coin to decide whether they’ll play well on a particular day.
Would have been nice to see Robinson
with the questions out about the Cubs future catching corp….it would have been nice to see Robinson come up for the last month. He put up good numbers in Iowa and he is 25.
My main concern for next year is Soto
The Cubs looked like they had the catcher position finally solidified and he has a terrible second year. You can see how the offense misses his bat in the middle of the order.
If he doesn’t come back strong next year it will really hurt the team.
They'd have to go out and get a catcher, then.
Kelly Shoppach would be a useful acquisition. They were after him in July for a time.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
so that was the Catcher you were alluding to back then?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
The Cubs could probably still get him in the off-season if they wanted
His offensive year has been as bad, if not worse, than Soto’s.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Maybe a change of scenery would benefit Shoppach.
He is only three years older than Soto.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think that's the type of live body the Cubs need to bring into camp
Someone who may not beat Soto for the job, but someone who can push him from Day 1.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I hope you don't mean this shit
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Maybe
If he actually got in shape, he’d regain his all-star form.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
I'd be pleased even if he wasn't an all star.
80% of Barret with the bat and 80% of Miller behind the plate is valuable.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Only in comparison to last year's numbers
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again (many times over) – all I want out of a starting catcher is a .220 average, the ability to call a game that keeps the opponent’s score low, and the ability to throw out 35% of base-stealers. Soto was a very pleasant surprise last year because of the way he smacked the ball around. Now that he’s regressed to a “normal” catcher’s average, everyone wants to crucify him.
At the moment, Hill is a better bat, and he’s proven he can play as many games in a row as needed. Keep him starting until his knees hurt or he goes on a 0-10 cold streak. Use Soto as a Sunday catcher until the season ends (one way or another) and then crank up the competition for the starter’s job in Spring Training next year.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
or we could have wells be the sunday catcher
i hear he has experience doing that
Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!
by jesus christos on Sep 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
If Aaron Miles sees the field now
Except in a 15-0 blowout, then Pinella should be given a Code Red.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
We should hire you to follow him with the paddles.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
he likes
mountain dew?
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
>Try to enjoy the rest of the season.
I can’t make any promises, Al! Good to see Scales back, at least…
ack
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Al:
Try to enjoy the rest of the season.
I will and as depressing as things may seem right now, something (even if it is small) will happen. And maybe even something big will happen!
Bobby Scales being called could be a start. I really liked earlier this season him.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
When they'll play/contribute.
Hoff will hopefully get all of Miles’ LH PH ABs (though I still think Lou would use Miles when he needs a “get on base” PH - and yes I realize he won’t, but Lou apparently doesn’t - instead of power) and Blanco will get some 9th inning defensive replacement innings. But other than that, I wouldn’t expect any of these guys to play in any game that isn’t already decided until the Cubs are officially eliminated.
We will see more of Heilman (instead of anyone) coming in with men on base. We will see more Miles PH ABs (instead of Scales or Blanco). We will see more of Fonty looking generally lost at the plate (instead of Scales or Blanco).
Lou will ride his veterans until, and even past, the bitter end.
BOBBY SCALES TO THE RESCUE!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Zelda FTW
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Sep 1, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure glad
Hendry didn’t trade Harden and Hielman. The former is a type-A FA, and I was curious if the Cubs would receive a “high” draft pick for compensation if they lost him in FA. Would the pick be better than what the Twins were offering?
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Two draft picks, actually.
And the Cubs probably determined that was better than anything they’d be offered.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
OK, thanks.
Probably a better scenario then.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Unless he accepts arbitration, then we are screwed and have to pay him at least $10 million
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
That would be a gift
He could still be traded for good prospects at that point.
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Sep 1, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Not prospects as good as two #1 picks
which is what you’d receive if he left as a type A free agent. Good chance to start re-stocking the farm system.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
That's a screwing
That we could live with.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Ryan Theriot needs a break.
He’s put up a sub-.600 OPS over the last 14 days. And I really don’t like him in the leadoff spot. The lack of a bona fide backup SS could very well come back to haunt the Cubs in the waning weeks as Theriot wears down.
Depending on which way the wind blows, I’d like to see Lou play a more defense/small ball lineup with Fuld and Blanco getting some starts.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
With Blanco activated as of today...
…. Theriot could get that rest.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
no
lou has a tendancy to put players in the same slot in the lineup of the person theyre replacing
Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!
by jesus christos on Sep 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't that be nice?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That Fox stat...
completely blew my mind.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Sep 1, 2009 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
Stat I'd like to see
Cubs left on base this year compared to last year at the same point.
by doofus cubs guy on Sep 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
I don't want to see that stat.
I already know it’s really ugly and will only depress me.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I too would have
like to seen Robinson behind the plate, other than that good to see Scales the rest, Blah.
I will enjoy the rest of the season IF Sam Fuld
Gets two starts a week.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Lou can not afford to sacrifice Soriano's consistency in LF
Fuld brings too much quality defense and energy to the position
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Hey Carl be in LA
Starting Thursday . if you want to drop over in Hollywood let me know
e mail Maddux2014 at gmail.com
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI small sample size but Fuld has 11 walks to 8Ks
and I checked his Iowa stats where he had over 300 ABs and same thing, significantly more walks than strike outs. Good eye and plate discipline but apparently Lou like Dusty thinks walks clog the bases.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 1, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Why aren't the Cubs bringing up another catcher?
I can’t remember a September where they didn’t bring up one, particularly when adding to the pitching staff.
Hey, it's a new century!
Because Jake Fox can catch in an emergency...
… and Koyie Hill, clearly, can play every day if needed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm so glad that
Blanco and Hart were given time to completely heal before they were activated.
/sarcasm
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
Hart?
you mean tha General? Hard is a pi-rate.
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Hank White
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with having Koyie Hill here as backup.
He’s done a good job.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Hill has been excellent but I think Hank was a great influence on Geo
and I like to think he would have kicked his butt and gotten him on track.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 1, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
now it is time for me to go to my cousins house before i go to the game
and on that note, i leave you to stare in awe of my latest rendition of the Cardinal’s Holy Trinity (cue church music)
Be at peace, my brothers.
Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!
why...
why are St. Mark, St. Albert and St. Matt STANDING ON BABY HEADS???
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
somes attempt at humor
is rather sickening!
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
lighten up
francis
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do you keep calling me names
And saying I will not give you my number and such. Stick to baseball and baseball talk.
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
no, I won't
get a milkshake with you.
"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Sep 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Starved for attention?
Go seek some in the real world!
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
Odd
They all have the Manny thing going on with the hair.
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Sep 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
"Qui sedet super cherubim"
I’d guess this was originally meant to illustrate the “condescension of the Redeemer,” given the break in the clouds (“Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters”).
Case studies quote patients reporting a sensation of "giving way," a "bursting noise" or "sudden explosion."
I had a Mad Hungarian
Autographed baseball when I was a kid. Have I been blessed?
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Sep 1, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
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