NEWSLETTER
Ugh. Didn’t expect the bulk of my morning to be eaten up trying to parse more Cubs financial squirreling. I just hope we have some more clarity by the end of this week. Winter Meetings and such. Might need that Kris Bryant service time grievance to be decided ASAP, though.
Anyway, I gotta breeze through these Bullets quickly now, because we’re off to do the Santa thing with the kiddos …
In 2012, Cardinals had hugely important draft. 5 picks in top 59. With highest pick, they went college pitcher. Then 3 college hitters. And then 2 HS hitters. Then college pitchers in middle rounds.
WAR from that draft: Piscotty, Wacha, Barraclough, Kelly, Cooney, Wick, Wisdom.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) December 7, 2019
In 2014, Cards went PITCHER with all 6 of their picks inside the top 135. 4 college and 2 high school. Signed 5 of them, but went above slot on another Day 3 HS P. Nailed the top two.
WAR from that draft: Flaherty, Poncedeleon, Weaver, Gomber.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) December 7, 2019
When I compare Kantrovitz’ style compared to the Cubs, what jumps out is a much greater willingness to spend draft money on pitching. And less draft pool puzzle piecing, saving money here to spend later. He does that a bit, but his drafts are much more linear in top-down bonuses.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) December 7, 2019
The Schwarbers’ first dance officially married. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mAVLddgBBL
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) December 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/1202679031637823489
81 cheers for the birthday boy! pic.twitter.com/WBTbnGRgke
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) December 7, 2019
