Archer vs. McNutt

Respected prospect analyst John Sickels offers a point-by-point comparison of former Cubs prospect Chris Archer and current Cubs prospect Trey McNutt on SB Nation's Minor League Ball. At the risk of giving away the ending, let's just say it's a photo finish.

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I hope McNutt continues his rapid rise through the system this year.

If so, he could be in the major leagues as soon as 2012.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 25, 2011 11:01 AM CST reply actions

Photo finish?

Who’s got the bigger nose?

No one should be untouchable on this roster unless his name is Eliot Ness...or Starlin Castro.

by cubzfan on Jan 25, 2011 11:12 AM CST reply actions

Good read

I sure hope we kept the right one. It would be just great to have a “McNutt” in the rotation.

by Grockcubs on Jan 25, 2011 11:52 AM CST reply actions

Sometimes you feel like a McNutt, sometimes you don't.....

by ClarkFan on Jan 26, 2011 8:37 AM CST up reply actions

Seriously, if/when he does make the big leagues...

…and assuming he pitches well, I think his jersey sales could go through the roof.

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by daver on Jan 26, 2011 9:02 AM CST up reply actions

McNutt...

younger, taller, more weight on him, maybe a little extra oomph on the FB, better command. and control….

by SenorGato on Jan 25, 2011 1:52 PM CST reply actions

Less movement on his pitches

by Josh Timmers on Jan 25, 2011 11:53 PM CST up reply actions

nice read

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by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 25, 2011 10:48 PM CST reply actions

I prefer McNutt

because of the command

but i really wish we still had both… TINSTAAP

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by DartmouthCubsFan on Jan 26, 2011 9:04 AM CST reply actions

If nothing else...

…I think Sickels assessment reinforces the idea that Jim Hendry was probably willing to give up Chris Archer in a trade because he had another, very similiar prospect to fall back on. And, I know, probability-wise, it would be better to have BOTH guys still in the system. But, clearly, the Cubs really, really wanted Matt Garza.

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by daver on Jan 26, 2011 9:05 AM CST reply actions