5 Cubs' Minor Leaguers that could get the Call
With the Cubs fire sale likely, some of the Cubs' youth will get a chance, so here is a list of 5 players who could possibly get the call for their first big league action.
1. Felix Pie - Despite Pie's lack of success at Iowa, the likely departure of Juan Pierre and the lack of depth in the outfield will lead to Pie getting the call. It is unrealistic to expect Pie to stick and open next year as the Cubs starting center fielder, but Pie has always been prone to excel when he has been forced to focus, as opposed to relying on his athletic ability.
2. Eric Patterson - The Cubs currently have 20 different second basemen on their roster, but none of them will stick. Expect Todd Walker to be moved, and even though Baker cronies, Neifi Perez and Tony Womack will still be on the roster, Patterson's play will force Jim Hendry's hand.
3. Buck Coats - The versatile infielder/outfielder may get the call if someone like John Mabry or Phil Nevin gets acquired. Coats can play 5 or 6 different positions, hits from the left side, and has pretty good speed.
4. Chris Shaver - The tall lefty could be the next AA pitcher called up to fill in if Scott Eyre or Will Ohman is acquired. Shaver is out of my area, pitching for Duke in college, and has nice success for the Diamond Jaxx. Shaver is 4-4 on the season and has an ERA of 2.37
5. Nic Jackson - A darkhorse for a callup, Jackson was on the fast track for a callup 3 or 4 years ago now before being sidelined by an injury. Jackson could help with outfield depth as well, and is currently hitting 314/382/476 for the Diamond Jaxx.
Notes: Personally, I don't believe either Jake Fox or Sean Gallagher will see Chicago this year, although if both continue to dominate AA, I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see either. Keep in mind the players above are the ones that could be affected positively due to the inevitable fire sale that the Cubs are approaching.
1. Felix Pie - Despite Pie's lack of success at Iowa, the likely departure of Juan Pierre and the lack of depth in the outfield will lead to Pie getting the call. It is unrealistic to expect Pie to stick and open next year as the Cubs starting center fielder, but Pie has always been prone to excel when he has been forced to focus, as opposed to relying on his athletic ability.
2. Eric Patterson - The Cubs currently have 20 different second basemen on their roster, but none of them will stick. Expect Todd Walker to be moved, and even though Baker cronies, Neifi Perez and Tony Womack will still be on the roster, Patterson's play will force Jim Hendry's hand.
3. Buck Coats - The versatile infielder/outfielder may get the call if someone like John Mabry or Phil Nevin gets acquired. Coats can play 5 or 6 different positions, hits from the left side, and has pretty good speed.
4. Chris Shaver - The tall lefty could be the next AA pitcher called up to fill in if Scott Eyre or Will Ohman is acquired. Shaver is out of my area, pitching for Duke in college, and has nice success for the Diamond Jaxx. Shaver is 4-4 on the season and has an ERA of 2.37
5. Nic Jackson - A darkhorse for a callup, Jackson was on the fast track for a callup 3 or 4 years ago now before being sidelined by an injury. Jackson could help with outfield depth as well, and is currently hitting 314/382/476 for the Diamond Jaxx.
Notes: Personally, I don't believe either Jake Fox or Sean Gallagher will see Chicago this year, although if both continue to dominate AA, I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see either. Keep in mind the players above are the ones that could be affected positively due to the inevitable fire sale that the Cubs are approaching.
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