Chicago Cubs: Full Scouting Report on Each September Call-Up
September 3, 2013 by Eli Greenspan
As minor league seasons end and the major leagues hit the final stretch, teams start calling up their top prospects for their first taste of life in the big leagues. It is a time to see major league pitching, get adjusted to speed of the game and shake off the awe of being a major league ballplayer.
September 1 marks the time when teams can have 40 players on the active roster.
A time that usually brings excitements to fans across the board.
While these players may clog an already cramped clubhouse, they also provide added depth that is needed after the grueling summer months. That's why an extra catcher is typically added, a couple of arms in the bullpen and a possible spot starter.
The past few y...
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