After a crazy Cubs week, full of news and groundbreaking signings like those of Trever Miller and Matt Tolbert combined with another eye-opening list of prospects from BA that no one has ever thought of before, it is hard just to catch oneโs breath.
Can you sense the sarcasm? Good, because I am laying it on pretty thick.
And as I am typing this, word breaks across the wire that the Cubs landed themselves and 18-year-old Cuban prodigy. I am pretty sure that I had something to with that by typing the opening paragraph at the precise time I did. You are welcome.
And I digress, it has been rather quiet so new prospect lists are a good way to create conversation and discussion and debate. Who is the Cubs best prospect? I have no idea. That is as honest as I can be.
So, letโs shake it up with some ramblings on a Friday. And I sure hope this can create some good banter to get the Super weekend started.
โข Welcome to the Chicago Cubs organizations, Gerardo Concepcion!
โข Madonna is the halftime entertainment at the Super Bowl. I prefer Madonna as the entertainment in the thrilling legal feature โBody of Evidence.โ
โข FIFTEEN DAYS!!
โข Scotty B. is not having a lot of success this offseason. Outside of Prince, it is just a slew of one-year contracts.
โข I am not upset that Scotty B. is not as successful as usual.
โข Yeonis, Soler, Yeonis, Soler, Yeonis, Soler, can we please get some action going soon?
โข Happy belated to Mr. Cub!
โข FIFTEEN DAYS!!
โข I think it is clear that I like Tom Ricketts. But I have to keep the love flowing. He is throwing more money into the Dominican, and the Cubs will have the best facility in the country.
โข Hard to knock that in any way, shape or form. This man gets it. This whole thing is moving in a new direction, and it is exciting as hell.
โข I am really looking forward to seeing Brett Jackson and Anthony Rizzo in spring training. My gut tells me B-Jax is ready, and he is just waiting to prove it.
โข Overall though, I am very excited about Matt Szczur the most.
โข What Cubs prospect are you most excited about? Please share with the class.
โข FIFTEEN DAYS!!
โข Baseball America is in love with Baez. That is going out on a limb as far as Iโm concerned. Ranking a totally unproven player second in an organization just seems silly.
โข Then again, I am sure the good folks at BA really care about my thoughts.
โข How much money is Garza going to get?
โข I really hope Starlinโs legal troubles are resolved by Spring Training. And if heโs guilty, he should do the time.
โข My point being is that I really would hate to have this hover over the entire team. History shows one personโs problems can have a horrible effect on a group.
โข Derrick Rose is unbelievably good.
โข FIFTEEN DAYS!!
โข When the Cubs new facility opens in Mesa, the team will have two unbelievable practice facilities in two different countries. That is just good stuff.
โข With the increase in international complexes, I would not be surprised to see teams start building bases near the Pacific Rim. Especially based on the results of the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
โข For all of you planning on getting to Arizona this spring, that is awesome. Enjoy.
โข Also, I am extremely jealous.
โข I perused the list of non-roster invitees. If any make the 25-man roster, I would bet on Manny Corpas or Alfredo Amezaga. How about you?
โข Again, welcome Gerardo. All the best!
โข FIFTEEN DAYS!!
โข Enjoy your Super Bowl weekend. Next sports stop: SPRING TRAINING!!
Thanks for riding along.
And until next time โฆ
Stay Classy Cubs Fans!!
