Today’s intrasquad game didn’t have the same old guy versus new guy feel to it – it was more of a “hey, here are some Cubs, go play these other Cubs” kind of thing. Some of those Cubs beat other of those Cubs 6-3 in five innings.
Still, it was enjoyable. The hitting once again was ahead of the pitching, with most of the arms getting knocked around (good sign for the bats? bad sign for the arms? incredibly small sample size while guys are working on a variety of things that make their statistics largely meaningless?).
Luis Valbuena lasered a two-run homer, and non-roster invitee Edwin Maysonet hit a game-winning three-run homer. Dave Sappelt had three hits on the day.
Jorge Soler had a walk, and Javier Baez had an infield single.
A couple of excellent highlights passed on by BN’er Eric Pauly – first, Brett Jackson leads off the game driving a double the opposite way:
And later, he rips a single through the hole on the right. He looks very quick through the zone right now, and had three hits on the day:
Did Baez look any better today?
According to most young women, he’s always looked pretty good. So unless he is wearing his hair different or wearing his uniform different, I would imagine he looks the same.
more like according to BluBird
Oh yeah, I definitely think he’s a hottie.
Of course, he’s not nearly as hot as Campana…
*Campana’s girlfriend.
Went deep in the hole and made a nice back hand stop and throw.
Twitter said it was amazing. Think I remember him getting a hit in the first.
If Brett Jackson can get his act together at the plate, the dynamics of the Cubs offense takes on a noteworthy positive shift:
a) Another left handed bat with some decent power
b) Dude is willing to take walks, a luxury on this offense
c) All while coming from the lead-off spot, which is such as nice bonus on this team
Will (hopefully) be exciting to watch his progression this year.
p.s. Plays nice defense too, which is just another bonus
Cant forget a little speed too at the top of the lineup. You are completely right a 20/20 guy at the top of our lineup would change everything.
You will need to go to Iowa to watch his progress
Look at that kid handle those balls…
whats with these old timers and their homosexual jokes on this site? brett wtf?
What’s with these “old timer” remarks on this site, Brett?
I hope that was a joke, Harry.
But the white team is the home inks.i don’t often make comments on BN, but when I do, they generally involve calling someone gay.
Oh Jesus god, old comment mixed with new. Hooray iPhone commenting. Here was the comment I wanted:
I don’t often make comments on BN, but when I do, they generally involve calling someone gay.
There.
Not that I buy the changes yet but it sure would be nice if he could turn into a quality CFer this year. The team needs one, and his speed/patience combo would be mighty useful at the top. Frees up either DeJesus or Soriano to be traded.
Aka what was already said.
Is it just me, or does Jackson’s stance look a little bit like Rizzo’s?
Yes, because Sveum retooled his swing, similar to what they did to Rizzo’s. It’s much more compact thus he can get the bat through the zone a bit quicker.
If Sveum and his staff can keep helping these prospects adjust their hitting to get the most out of their abilities that is a huge plus.
swing looks a lot better
Cubs are off to a great start so far! 2-0
Also 0 and 2.
Stop being so negative!
Or they could be 1-1 twice. I’m not really sure.
White= 2 and 0
Blue = 0 and 2
White= 2 and 0
Blue = 0 and 2
Does this mean 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road?
No Just squad names.
Sveum described one squad as team White and the other team Blue.
Both games were played at Hohocam.
Was just Kidden!
Pitchers couldn’t find the strike zone. Lots of walks.
Guess that’s why they went the free agent route.
Wait until Jackson plays for a full season. Odds are the small issues and small bad habits might start showing as the games pile up. But that is a good thing, because small issues and bad habits would be better than what I saw last year.
Both hits were off of a lefty, too! That’s always a good sign.
He’s much quicker thru the zone
I prefer not to get excited about players until they’ve retired.
Man, Jackson sure can fly around those bases! I like that guy, I really do.
How come Castro now talks about winning a gold glove ? Is it because there is a better short stop at spring training and he does not want to move to 3 rd ?
Who’s the better shortstop? Baez? Unlikely. Castro is far better defensively than Baez.
Maybe he finally decided to listen to the coaching staff and focus on fielding.
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