The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Mentioned this on twitter last night, but next year, Russell, Soler, Bryant and Baez will all be on the ML squad. (pending health or being traded)

Well, Soler is most likely coming up THIS year. Baez just might get a look in September also. Bryant will probably come up May/June of next year. I don't see any way Russell comes up next year. Part of it is he just started at AA about a month ago and the regime wants a full season at each level (and he won't get to Iowa until next season). Part of it is it's going to take some time to fit Bryant, Baez, and Castro together and see what their positions end up being--I doubt Russell comes up before a spot opens at SS for him. He's still very young also.

[ThreeKing]

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It's funny you mention last night, because I actually saw some of what you were talking about in the field. I only watched from the 5th inning on, but he sat back on a ball that Puig hit, double clutched and the throw was late. I don't know if that's lack of focus/laziness, or just not being aware of how fast Puig is. Either way, not great.

I must've missed that play, but yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about. He just doesn't do his mental homework on these guys, or certain situations.

I'm also not buying this, 'he's only 24-years old' stuff. He's been in the league for awhile now. No more excuses.

I just hope Theo and Jed are taking notice, which I assume they are.

[ThreeKing]

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Javy Baez with 2 more homers tonight. He's been on fire in the 2nd half of the season.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Javy Baez with 2 more homers tonight. He's been on fire in the 2nd half of the season.

It's like clockwork with him....

1) Mash his way to the next level

2) Struggle mightily after being promoted

3) Rebound and mash his way to the next level

4) Rinse and repeat

[Mo]

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javy Baez time is here

[bluengold34_OS]

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javy Baez time is here

Yes it is my friend, yes it is!

[ThreeKing]

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So freaking pumped for tomorrow night! #JavyBombs

[Jr.]

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Awesome! I'm going to the game either tomorrow night or Thursday afternoon.

Hell, I might go to both!

[ThreeKing]

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Spoiler

[k_mac]

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Guys, it's happening.

And on the subject of Javy hitting two bombs last night, I feel like at least three or four of our T10 prospects are going deep every single night.

Can't wait to see Baez at Wrigley. Might have to make a trip up for like the 6th time this season. It's worth it.

[CBoller1331]

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Javier Baez.........August 5.......CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WaitTilNextYear]

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[ShowTyme15]

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Alcantra to CF? Baez to 2B?

[Jr.]

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Alcantra to CF? Baez to 2B?

That's my guess

[ShowTyme15]

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That's my guess

I figured as much. Any idea who gets DFA?