NEWSLETTER
Winter Meetings week means the Bullets become incredibly challenging to get through in one fell swoop without various rumors distracting the hell out of me.
Hall of Fame Modern Era committee results:
– Ted Simmons: 81.3%
– Marvin Miller: 75%
– Dwight Evans: 50%
– Dave Parker: 43.8%
– Steve Garvey: 37.5%
– Lou Whitaker: 37.5%
– Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson and Dale Murphy each received three-or-fewer votes.
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) December 9, 2019
Welcome to Cooperstown, Marvin Miller! #HOF2020 https://t.co/6bJbWaXycx pic.twitter.com/tTxV6ijVDi
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) December 9, 2019
#Cubs Prospect Thread: OF Brennen Davis
No prospect in the system made a more positive transformation than Brennen Davis during 2019. Beginning the previous offseason, he hit the weight room to add significant mass to his 6'4" frame, while also overhauling his swing.
1/ pic.twitter.com/TlpVepQ05d— Michael Ernst (@mj_ernst) December 9, 2019
Displaying an impressive feel for the strike zone, Davis posted an above average walk rate (8.8%), while rarely chasing pitches well out of the zone. He became more aggressive throughout the year as he attacked good pitches early in the count more frequently.
3/ pic.twitter.com/b2bULw3HeS— Michael Ernst (@mj_ernst) December 9, 2019
His combo of athleticism and work ethic could make Davis a rapid riser. His upside, personality and status as the son former Bulls star Reggie Theus should make him a favorite once he hits the big stage in Chicago. He's the org's current best hope for a star position player.
9/ pic.twitter.com/STwjJi87gZ— Michael Ernst (@mj_ernst) December 9, 2019
Cubs face Red Sox, Yanks as part of SNB slate https://t.co/2ob9eDFFBo
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 9, 2019
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