Cubs Demote Stevens, Promote Schlitter

Via tweet from Gordo. Brian Schlitter, a righthander, is a Chicago-area native and will make his major league debut with his first appearance. Schlitter will have to be added to the 40-man roster, which currently stands at 39 players.

almost 2 years ago Al Yellon 19 comments 0 recs |

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Schlitter went to Maine South, grew up in Park Ridge, and will wear uniform #51.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions

Schlitter's had a solid season

Good, hard thrower who has improved his control and kept the ball in the park. He’s done enough to deserve a look.

by toonsterwu on Jun 26, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

Is this a Zambrano move?

We go extra innings Thursday, then Z forces more bullpen usage yesterday. Are we going to see a shuttle bus running fresh arms from Des Moines until the Z situation comes to some kind of a resolution? 12 saves, but the ERA is over 4.00 and he’s given up 35 hits in 33 innings for SChlitter. Safe to say this move isn’t made if Z doesn’t go bonkers yesterday?

by Nibbles on Jun 26, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

Pretty much

The ’pen is utterly depleted right now. And with Silva out there, we may need Schlitter for more than one inning tonight.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

on Schlitter

he’s having a solid season. The K/9, BB/9, HR/9 are all rather solid. He’s not a great arm, but I do believe this is a deserving audition. He’s been more consistent than Gaub/Parker in AAA.

by toonsterwu on Jun 26, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions

I say throw Cashner in the rotation now, leave Gorz in the pen.

If this kid can pitch like we’ve seen, let him get his career as a starter going now.

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Jun 26, 2010 4:15 PM CDT reply actions

agree

Go Cubs!

by wild bill on Jun 27, 2010 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I would rather see someone like Casey Coleman be called up

Have him be the #5 starter.

No time to mess with the bullpen which has been good. Keep Gorz in there for time being until Zambrano issue is sorted out.

by ak123 on Jun 26, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions

Coleman's been getting shelled lately

Jay Jackson might be a better choice.

by Josh Timmers on Jun 26, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh nevermind then

I haven’t followed AAA as much lately.

Regardless now I read Z would go back to the pen if he returns. Gorz back to the rotation. I don’t know much about pitching but this has to really be hurting Gorzelanny and Zambrano with these transitions.

Here in NY we hear all the time about how the Yankees have messed up Joba by constantly changing his pitching role. Granted Gorzelanny and now Zambrano aren’t considered the future of the organization, I think these moves will be criticized in the long run.

by ak123 on Jun 26, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Keep Cashner in the pen

He’s been successful there. No need to start fiddling with a kid now. Build on the success. If he’s a starter in the future allow him the winter and Spring Training to get ready to start.

by Nibbles on Jun 26, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

Pronunctiation please

this one could be bad if misspoken

Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 26, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions

If it's like the Grad Student housing at Iowa State

It’s exactly like you think it sounds

by Danwood on Jun 26, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

This season is in the toilet anyway

So why not go with the Schlitter?

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by BeerCub on Jun 26, 2010 8:54 PM CDT reply actions

This made me laugh.

And trust me, I could use one tonight.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Schlitter's Splitter has the Hitter Atwitter whilst Bitter Bleacher Critters quiver and say the season is in the

Tank.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 27, 2010 12:12 AM CDT reply actions

three times fast now?

"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk

by vonde6 on Jun 27, 2010 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions