Sunday, October 25, 2015

2015 Draft Report Card: Cubs - BaseballAmerica.com

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Bottom line, the Cubs should get over their recent playoff disappointment rather quickly. I like Ian Happ from the 2015 draft class and I believe that Billy McKinney will be the next bat to make an impact in the Cubbies young, but prodigious lineup. Cubs will just re-load and take another shot. If David Price reunited with Joe Maddon, that really solidifies the starting rotation with a Big Three in Lester, Arietta and Price.

Some day soon people are going to be openly questioning the genius who packaged both Addison Russell and Billy McKinney in a trade for a one-night stand with Jeff Samardjzia. Maybe some day:
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2015/6/24/8836273/russell-mckinney-keep-cubs-big-winners-one-year-later

Just saying. And it's not using the benefit of 20/20 hindsight either. When I heard the deal, the first thing I thought was Russell AND McKinney!! Oh my!! The spreadsheet must not have been working properly on that day.

from Baseball America:
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2015-draft-report-card-cubs/
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Chicago's class could shine if prep millionaire Hudson and Wilson hit, and both sound exciting.
POSITION PLAYERS
BEST PURE HITTER: The Cubs believe in the hitting ability of both of their top picks, OF/2B Ian Happ (1) and OF Donnie Dewees(2), but Happ gets the edge because he makes more impact at the plate. Happ has a more polished approach and is adept switch-hitter. Dewees has more of a slashing, see-it and hit-it old-school approach with tremendous natural hand-eye coordination. » BEST POWER HITTER: 1B/3B Matt Rose (11) led the Sun Belt Conference with 16 homers this spring and has long levers and plate discipline, giving him plus righthanded power. Happ has a chance to develop 20-homer power at his peak, with present power to the gaps. » FASTEST RUNNER: OF D.J. Wilson (4) is an explosive athlete with plus speed that made him a Division I-caliber wide receiver in football. He's at top speed soon after his first step. Happ and Dewees are both plus runners as well. » BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER: Wilson impressed with his reads, range and instincts in center field, and he has a plus arm as well. 2B/3B P.J. Higgins(12) is a steady, sure-handed infielder with body control.

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  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
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