Not sure if this rumor has legs, considering the strength of the Cubs farm system is bullpen power arms and there is already a deep pool of candidates for the major league bullpen. Maybe Theo is stock-piling veteran relief pitchers in an attempt bolster the farm system through trades at the '12 deadline? Or maybe, if you want to get a little crazy, he thinks the Cubs can contend this year? Ha. Either way it is a low-risk move that could result in bullpen depth and/or a minor trade piece. Why not.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/31/cubs-and-as-interested-in-reliever-todd-coffey/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Cubs Minor League Report - Current updates on the Cubs minor league system, the latest rumors, and a few of my opinions on the new regime's attempt to build the Cubs into a perennial contender.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Officially a Francoeur fan
This story is a few days old and has nothing to do with the Cubs minor league system, but it's cool to hear about players giving back to the fans. Check it out:
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/outfield-assist-of-another-kind/
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/outfield-assist-of-another-kind/
Cubs sign veteran lefty Trever Miller
The Cubs signed veteran lefty, Trever Miller, to a minor league deal today.
Miller, 38, put up a respectable 3.81 era but had problems throwing strikes (5.1 BB/9) and gave up over a hit per (10.5 H/9) in 21 innings with three teams last year. His last good season was 2009 (0.96 WHIP & 4.15 K/BB) so unless the Cubs catch lighting in a bottle, Miller will provide LH depth at Iowa. If none of the Cubs young lefty arms (Gaub, Maine, Beliveau) pan out or a few guys get hurt, Miller could see some action in the bigs.
It's not an impact move, but no risk either and it never hurts to have a few extra lefty arms. Maybe Miller finds his '09 form and we can flip him for a low-level prospect at the deadline. It's the season for optimism right?
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