With 23 home runs, 62 RBI, a slash line of .345/.408/.702 and an OPS of 1.110 in 69 games, it is no surprise that there is buzz around the impending call-up of Cubs top prospect, Anthony Rizzo.Ever since Rizzo's acquisition by new President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer in January, the biggest question was when is he going to get called up?This week, Cubs fans might finally get that answer.With left-hander Johan Santana scheduled to pitch Monday night, Rizzo, according to most rumors, will likely make his debut Tuesday night when the Cubs face the ...
There is no exact formula to knowing when a player is ready to make that leap the major leagues. Often times, a guy may get called up too soon, and sent back to the minors to work on things with the belief that they will be called up again in the near future, while others get called up and never get that chance again.After toiling in the minor leagues for nearly seven seasons, in which he hit over 150 home runs, Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair garnered nothing more than a cup of tea with the Seattle Mariners in 2008 ...
It is no secret that Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer are trying to rebuild the Cubs organization from top to bottom. With last week's draft, the Cubs selected highly touted high school outfield prospect, Albert Almora. In addition, the Cubs selected 22 pitchers in 42 selections, including a stretch of seven pitchers taken in a row. Epstein and Hoyer have made it known that pitching is the biggest need for this organization.With a last place record and a group of valuable assets, the Cubs will likely be one of the league's biggest sellers.The inclusion of an ...
A manager can only take so much until he reaches his breaking point, and after yet another miscue by shortstop Starlin Castro, Dale Sveum might eventually need to make a change.After failing to realize the number of outs in the inning and jogging back to the dugout with only two outs, Sveum issued a warning to Castro to fix his problem:"It's the last straw. He better start getting his head in the game, period."Without a doubt, the single most important defensive position on the diamond is the shortstop. In Starlin Castro's 335 career Major League appearances, he has made 65 errors. ...
It comes as no surprise that the Chicago Cubs are struggling this season. After finishing last season 71-91 and firing General Manager Jim Hendry in August, the Cubs were able to sign Theo Epstein as President of Baseball Operations and hire Jed Hoyer for their General Manager position.Despite Epstein and Hoyer not directly saying it, many Cubs fans understood that not only was the 2012 season going to be a rebuilding year, but more than likely the next few years to come. Epstein and Hoyer are known for their ability to scout young talent and are looking to build their ...
Sitting at the bottom of the division at 1-4, few are surprised that the Chicago Cubs are off to a slow start. Since Theo Epstein's arrival in the Windy City, it has been well documented that this will be a rebuilding project, and good results are more likely to appear in the future.After watching these first five games, two things are evident: the team lacks solid arms in the bullpen and lacks power in its lineup.Five games in, the Cubs bullpen has an ERA of 6.19—good for 28th in the league and tied for 23rd in home runs with three.Although the ...
2012 marks the beginning of a new era in Chicago. With the additions of Theo Epstein as President of Baseball Operations and Jed Hoyer as general manager, for the first time in a long time, fans have something to be hopeful about.Despite the new management, the organization has a lot to work on, and results are not expected to be immediate, but a team with a mix of young talent and experienced veterans could cause some trouble in a weakened National League Central.There is no way of knowing how the season will play out, but here is a list of ...
In one of the biggest trades of last year's offseason, the Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Adrian Gonzalez from the San Diego Padres for prospects, Anthony Rizzo, Casey Kelly and Reymond Fuentes.Rizzo, a first baseman, was an intriguing prospect given his connection to then-Red Sox general manger Theo Epstein's protege, Padres' GM Jed Hoyer.Fast forward to now, as Theo Epstein is the President of Baseball Operations and Jed Hoyer is the general manager of the Chicago Cubs, and as of today, Anthony Rizzo has rejoined Epstein/Hoyer in Chicago as he was traded from the Padres' for right-handed pitcher Andrew ...
