Cubs Send Out 19 Non-Roster Invites To Spring Training
by Al Yellon on Jan 13, 2010 11:23 AM CST
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PrintThe Cubs today revealed their list of 19 non-roster invitees to spring training:
Overall, 12 of the 19 invitees are homegrown players either drafted or originally signed by the Cubs. Additionally, each of the club’s last four first-round draft picks will be in camp: outfielder Tyler Colvin (2006, now on the club’s 40-man roster), infielder Josh Vitters (2007), righthander Andrew Cashner (2008) and outfielder Brett Jackson (2009).
Seven pitchers – lefthanders J.R. Mathes and James Russell and righthanders Cashner, Casey Coleman, Thomas Diamond, Jeff Kennard and Vince Perkins – have been invited to major league camp, as well as catchers Robinson Chirinos, Steve Clevenger, Blake Lalli and Chris Robinson. Infielders Darwin Barney, Matt Camp, Starlin Castro, Bryan LaHair, Bobby Scales and Vitters have also been invited, along with outfielders Jackson and Brad Snyder.
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Colvin's not an NRI
and what’s the source (your quote mentions Colvin’s roster status, too)?
by Harry Pavlidis on Jan 13, 2010 11:28 AM CST reply actions
Colvin isn't among the 19 considered non-roster invites...
He just is one of those last four first-round picks that will be there.
by SouthernCub on Jan 13, 2010 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Chirinos and Lalli; gotta go with those former Lugnuts...
Go Nuts!
http://www.lansinglugnuts.com/FANS/song.html
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
Great to see the last four first round picks there
Looks like a solid list and then I saw…Bobby Scales. I really hope he stays in AAA this year. Great story and all but I’d rather have a prospect on the roster
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
Think of it as a reward to Scales for what he did last year
It doesn’t look like the Cubs have any plans for him in 2010.
I hope so
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Jan 13, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
That's true
He got to learn a new position at the expense of the sanity of Cubs fans everywhere. How often does that happen?
is there any chance
Brett Jackson sticks? I can’t imagine.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
No, please
We want him playing everyday, not sitting on the bench behind Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 13, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I can't imagine the Cubs have ANY intention of keeping Jackson up...
For one, it’d slow his development. For another, it’d start his service time clock.
I suspect he’s just getting rewarded for a good first year with the organization, and will return to the low/mid minors for the season.
by SouthernCub on Jan 13, 2010 12:51 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly
He’ll be ready right about the time Fukudome/Byrd’s contracts are up
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
This is what you get for reading Al's post in a British accent.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
It makes him sound more credible though...
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is." -- Yogi Berra
plus it goes well with chips
Just because you talk a lot doesn't mean you're saying anything. dtpollitt 1-7-10
That Clevenger guy looked like he could hit at AAA last year and he is a catcher.
Maybe he sticks…..Snyder seems to be at Spring Trainning every year, just like Scales.
I'm probably the biggest
Clevenger booster, although he slumped badly at the end of last season. I don’t think it’s in the cards for him to win the backup catching job unless there are some serious injuries.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 13, 2010 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Always good to know what you have
If Koyie/Soto go down, I’m sure he’ll be the first call up
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
Darn I wanted the guy with the crazy Dutch name
we picked up from the independent league last year. Just wanted to hear the announcer mangle the pronunciation.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Jan 13, 2010 12:19 PM CST reply actions
Austin Biebens-Dirx?
He had a great year in Peoria. Former Mariners farmhand.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 13, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Former Victoria Seal!
I met him when he played here (in my home town). Nice guy. I’ll be watching his progress.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jan 13, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
"Victoria Seals"?
Really? That’s the actual name of a baseball team?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It's better than
the Victoria Secrets.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jan 13, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Actually, I could see some REAL NICE promotional events at their games.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
not to mention some enticing signage opportunities to display the beer cup sizes
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Interesting mascot ideas are racing through my head....
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
Those would either
Put the Brewers’ Sausage Race to shame, or make it seem a relief. Depends on how you see things.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
-Rogers Hornsby-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 14, 2010 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
I still have the issue of Playboy with her centerfold.
Wait, what?
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Matt Camp
could be valuable bench player if he can hit enough. He can play pretty much any position n the diamond except catcher. He’s got some speed and can draw a walk. Good bunter. No power. The issue is can he hit for on the major league level. I’d like to see him get a shot.
How close is Rebel Ridling to seeing major league action?
Could he be a surprise candidate for the last bench spot?
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No
He only played in the Midwest League last year. Guys who have successfully made the jump from the MWL to the majors are Albert Pujols and. . .and . . . and Can’t think of anyone.
Secondlyy, he’s a right-handed first baseman. Even if he could successfully make the jump, I don’t see how useful a right-handed first baseman would be on the Cubs bench.
I’m not a big Ridling fan, but if he is a future major leaguer, his ETA is 2011.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 13, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, I assumed he was left-handed for some reason.
That’s too bad – I’d like to see his name on the roster just because, well, it’s a great name. Thanks!
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Does this mean we will have no free agent invites?
or do those come later? Usually there are also a handful of veteran free agents looking for another shot that get a look.
Paging Chad Fox.
You’re $1M contract is waiting. Paging Mr. Chad Fox.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I think this will be a Fox-free Cubs spring training.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You promise?
…..he still has those compromising photos you know
by JB 23 on Jan 13, 2010 1:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wait - so no Megan in Mesa sightings this year???
Looks like she’s all set for a lawn seat right under the scoreboard…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
That's a great photo of Megan Fox
All her acting skills are on show.
"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."
That's not what she's paid for...
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
I'm still on the Bobby Scales bandwagon.
Please be good. And awesome.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Shut up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 13, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Both of you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 13, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
I agree.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 13, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
now that wasnt nice SWL
waaaa
Just because you talk a lot doesn't mean you're saying anything. dtpollitt 1-7-10
DeJesus new 1B coach
I heard it on The Score over lunch. I looked for a link, albeit not that intensely, but couldn’t find one.
by jerry morales rules on Jan 13, 2010 1:17 PM CST reply actions
The Cardinals are after Valverde?
Why not us? If they get him, next season is going to be unbearable.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
The bearableness of next season isn't going to be determined by what players are on other teams...
it’s going to more heavily influenced by what players are on OUR team, and how much they get to play.
i.e Aaron Miles – 2009
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 13, 2010 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
Well, it would be nice to have a top level closer in our pen
rather than in our chief rivals pen!!
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Seems like we're sticking with Marmol.
I’m hoping Valverde picks Detroit over St. Louis. The only thing worse than losing to the Cardinals would be having to watch his histrionics after the third out.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Yep, seeing that ass-clown hotdogging on the mound after a save
against us, really gets under my skin!!
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
The Cardinals just signed Ryan Franklin to an extension.
I can’t see them spending more on Valverde. Detroit seems a more logical destination.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You called it.
Two years, $14 million, with a $9 million option on a third year.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
-Rogers Hornsby-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 14, 2010 11:03 PM CST up reply actions
Kyler Burke has to stay over at Fitch Park all spring, huh.
Seems like most of his contemporaries in the organization got NRIs…. sorry Kyler. Keep hitting, though.
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Excited to see Starlin Castro
This YouTube video was posted recently and I was glad to hear him say he tries to emulate Hanley Ramirez’ game of being a complete player. He was also asked what he thought about a scouts thinking that if he were invited to spring training that he could walk away with a roster spot, he responds by saying that if given the opportunity he’s going to give it all he’s got and he can compete with anyone. He also thinks of himself as a line drive hitter considering he’s still so young but that as he gets older he expect to add a little power to his game.
Another quickie of Castro taking some grounders, notice, no double clutching.
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Another quickie of Castro taking some grounders, notice, no double clutching.
i like him already
by jesus christos on Jan 13, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
I don't...understand...how can this be? A SS that...THROWS the ball....without...stutter stepping or tapping his glove 3 times?
Those eagle eggs were a LIE Stephen! A LIE!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 13, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
maybe he needs to move to LF
since 1B is too close and he doesnt have to quadruple clutch
Just because you talk a lot doesn't mean you're saying anything. dtpollitt 1-7-10
Awesome vids
Are the Leones from a Dominican league?
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGANLE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jan 13, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
The thing that stands out to me is that we invited a lot of catchers, it seems.
Does that maybe indicate a lack of faith in Soto to rebound?
I could be wrong
but if I recall correctly there usually are a handful of catchers. It is the most demanding position to play therefore having more bodies during ST to rotate keeps guys fresh for when they are needed during the regular season.
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jan 13, 2010 11:41 PM CST up reply actions
It's more than that.
There will be more split-squad games than usual this spring (five in all, including one the last week). They’ll need the extra catchers just to handle that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Extra backups
Also, given the possibility, if not likelihood, that either Soto or Hill goes down for any amount of time it will be good for the Cub pitching staff to have some familiarity with the catchers at AAA.
Eamus Ursuli!
I'd like to see Chris Robinson succeed.
He’s the guy we got in the Neifi deal with the Tigers. It would be nice to get a major league return from that deal.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
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