Rays trade target: Cubs catching prospect Willson ... But he has never played above High-A, hitting .235/.351/.402 in 99 games and 410 plate appearances at Myrtle Beach in 2019, with 24 doubles, 11 home runs and 57 RBI. Put him at the top of the list of incredibly talented lefties in the system. Players like Tyler Stephenson (Reds), Shea Langeliers and William Contreras (Braves), Miguel Amaya (Cubs), Diego Cartaya . They can use Sánchez for a year, non-tender him or trade him. In depth analysis of all thirty teams with sections dedicated to: management, starting lineups, starting pitching, bullpen and bench along with predictions for the upcoming season and a projected record. Who will win the World Series? Cubs swap Russell, Bonifacio for catching prospect Catcher Amaya seems to have a bright . He has legit under appreciated speed, defensive flexibility in both the infield and outfield, a rocket for an arm, and plus power. Amaya, the No. I expect Brennen Davis to be our starting center fielder next year down the stretch and have a successful year in Chicago. And he compliments his fastball with a plus knee buckling curveball he can throw for a strike and also bury in the dirt for a swing and a miss. The 37-year . Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning of a baseball . Tough blow for Chicago's No. In AA Tennessee alone Marquez, Wicks, Franklin, Espinoza, and Killian could all get starts for the Smokies by the end of the 2022 season, and there is a chance some of those guys could throw for the Cubs if they dominate next year. Timetable TBD. Jensen was especially stellar during his cup of tea in AA Tennessee where he will probably start the year in 2022. Baseball Prospectus, 2001 Found inside – Page 45The Cubs expect him to develop into a solid No. 2 catcher . A free - agent veteran who will take over as starter . ... THE TOP PROSPECTS Pat Cline : The Cubs ' catcher of the future still needs defensive work . Blow to Cubs catching plans: Tommy John surgery for Amaya Ceiling: a number 5 in a rotation / high leverage bullpen arm. In those 42 innings in 2019 Franklin had a GO/AO of 0.08. Ryan Jensen was the 1st round pick by the Cubs in 2019 out of Fresno State University. The Sporting News - Volume 202, Issues 15-27 - Page 20 Found inside – Page 327The Cubs had two real good pitching prospects on that club, Umberto Flammini and me, and they had two other guys, Jim Atchley, my roommate, who won 16 games, and Bob Spicer, who was about five eight, little bitty guy, ... Since then, he’s obsessed over Josh Vitters, hasn’t missed an MLB draft, and frequently loses sleep thinking about undervalued prospects in the system. Ceiling: high average 20-30 home run third basemen, Projection: starting third baseman with 20+ home runs a year. The Cubs have Willson Contreras at the MLB level. Found inside – Page 399CHICAGO CUBS MINOR LEAGUE PROSPECTS CINCINNATI REDS CINCINNATI REDS ... 5 2 21 1 Lance Dickson has been a " top Cub pitching prospect " so long that he may have learned his curveball from ThreeFinger Brown . No, they won’t have four or five top 100 prospects in all of baseball taking the field in 2022, but there is a depth in the organization the Cubs haven’t had in the past decade. Yankees trade proposal to acquire Chicago Cubs catcher ... With Myrtle Beach, Amaya hit .235/.351/.402 with 24 . He is working on a breaking ball, but it is severely behind his other pitches. 29 prospect Nelson Velasquez cracked a homer as well and went 4-for-5 with two RBIs. 4-ranked @MLBPipeline prospect. 4-ranked @MLBPipeline prospect. One thing to look out for is how extreme of a fly ball pitcher Franklin has been when on the bump in professional ball. 11 prospect Michael Siani put together his second consecutive four-hit day, homering and doubling while scoring four runs and driving in a pair. Timetable TBD. At 18 years old for most of 2021, Kevin Made only faced one pitcher younger than him at Myrtle Beach where he showed he could compete with the older competition. Order . That means we will not include Michael Hermosillo, who could be part of the Cubs any day now, or any other Quad-A type players currently at Iowa. Ceiling: starting right fielder with high slugging numbers, Projection: 4th outfielder with a good bench power bat and a good defensive substitution in the outfield. He has four pitches: a mid 90’s fastball, a changeup, a hard curveball with downward break (his best pitch), and a cutter, but Killian has plus command that makes up for his lack of plus offerings. Amaya, 22, played in only 23 games . Quintero has a ceiling similar to his fellow Venezuelan Willson Contreras and is a part of strong group of Cubs catching prospects. Standout Cubs prospects from the '21 season. His changeup is his next best pitch, and also a plus offering but is not the Kyle Hendricks-esque changeup Cubs fans are used to seeing. Roberts was the Cubs' fourth-round pick in 2018. The Mesa Solar Sox was made up of Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays. Once he has a full season for Myrtle Beach and perhaps South Bend in 2022 that will not be the case. After spending all of 2021 in Myrtle Beach, Made will probably start 2022 at 19 years old in South Bend and split time between SS and 3rd. (Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images). Overall, Nwogu slashed .248/.344/.390 in the non-hitter friendly TicketReturn.com Field and also stole 16 bases in 20 attempts. 97) finished a homer away from the cycle hitting behind Gonzales in the lineup, driving in four runs and scoring two more. Once you finish reading you are going to think, what about player X? . The Cubs’ catching plans for 2022 took a hit with the news that prospect Miguel Amaya will need Tommy John surgery to repair the throwing elbow that shut him down twice during the 2021 minor-league season. On the other side, Blue Jays catching prospect Gabriel Moreno (MLB No. Cassie will most likely start 2022 in Myrtle Beach. He works deep counts and works walks while not striking out often. Cubs Prospect Perspective: Michael McAvene He's been injured, but still has talent. Ceiling: Gold Glove shortstop who will hit for power, Projection: starting SS or 2nd basemen / platoon infielder. The infield is a different story for Triantos, however. Will Strumpf continue his tear he went on to end the 2021 season? This is just my list as of November, 2021 and lots of things are going to change including my mind before the season starts. Projection: 4 or 5 in a rotation / quality bullpen arm. He had won a gold medal with the USA team at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and, as a switch-hitting second baseman . It's gonna be Tommy John surgery for the 22-year-old catcher who already missed the 2020 pandemic season and most of the 2021 season with a forearm strain: Cubs believe that Tommy John surgery is imminent for catching prospect Miguel Amaya, per multiple sources. He’s only 19 years old, and could add a little bit more muscle to his frame, but his athleticism is undeniable. -With inside access and reporting, Sports Illustrated senior baseball writer and FOX Sports analyst Tom Verducci reveals how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon built, led, and inspired the Chicago Cubs team that broke the longest championship ... According to Chicago Cubs prospect writer John Arguello, Contreras is an extremely talented but raw catcher. The Cubs are rebuilding and are in desperate need of pitching prospects with power arms. He continued the swing tweaks and approach adjustments he implemented and honed with High-A South Bend and Double-A Tennessee this year. So with that being said, enjoy my first Cubs 2022 prospect list! Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya is headed for Tommy John surgery This is a real setback. PCA was sidelined most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury, but he should be back healthy for 2022 in Myrtle Beach. After being drafted he was more of a project type prospect with a wonky swing, a weak arm, and less than desired baseball instincts in the outfield. After being drafted Wicks made his Cubs debut for the South Bend Cubs where he threw 7 innings total. Overall at the plate, Howard slashed .225/.277/.315, but as the season went on he showed his maturity and improved with each month (besides June when he was injured). In the outfield he has a quick first step and takes great reads that compliments his strong arm that can keep him in right field. 3 among Cubs prospects. Today's subject is Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya. Part of the Tyler Anderson trade . 29. . Wells is one of four catchers ranked among the Yankees' top 30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. Provides profiles of major league players with information on statistics for the past five seasons and projections for the 2015 baseball season. The left-hander still has one of the best fastballs in the system. If he struggles defensively at those positions, it is also likely he could move to 1st or left field. He works best when he changes speeds, throws off-speed behind in counts, and generates ground balls. During his age 19 season in Myrtle Beach he played 84 games for the Pelicans where he slashed .272/.322/.370 before he earned a promotion to South Bend and played even better against much older competition. The Baby Bombers details the inside-baseball strategy of the Yankees’ pivot to a younger, more exciting roster, the players’ fascinating paths to Yankee Stadium, their memorable 2017 and 2018 playoff runs, their amazing assaults on the ... Found inside – Page 140After the season, the Cubs fired manager Joe Maddon and replaced him with longtime catcher and World Series hero David Ross. ... The team's best pitching prospect, lefthander Brailyn Marquez, is still years away from Chicago, ... 2. He has become a major problem for pitchers this fall. Some of the funnest most talented baseball will be played at the lower level affiliates in the 2022 season and that’s why you’ll see a lot of those guys at the top of my list. More than likely Davis will make his major league debut for the Cubs in 2022 at 22 years old. Unlike Herz though, nothing Killian throws is very flashy. Velázquez is the Cubs' No. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. If he can get outs in Iowa he could make his major league debut in 2022. Cubs prospect traces love of catching to 1st visit to field Read full article FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Yu Darvish, left, speaks with South Bend Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya during the Great Lakes Loons at South Bend Cubs baseball game, at Four Winds Field in South Bend, Ind. Born July 30, 1998, Littleton, Colorado. 62 overall prospect. Hertz has a low to mid 90’s fastball with plenty of run, which is even harder to pick up with his long quick arm action. Most of his contact, at the start of year, was weak and he slapped the ball all over the field. CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs hired Carter Hawkins as general manager on Friday, dipping into Cleveland's front office in an effort to bolster their own player development system. Velazquez, 22, was the Cubs' 5th rounder in 2017, and he's been blowing up as the year went on, from High-A to Double-A, and then to the Arizona Fall League. 4-ranked @MLBPipeline prospect. Defensively, his arm will probably keep him in left, but he has good instincts in the outfield and doesn’t make a lot of errors. Yes, Cubs Twitter is a real place. However, the bats at the higher levels can be hit or miss (pun intended). Sep 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) gestures to indicate the number of outs against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Unfortunately, Miguel Amaya did not see the field much in 2021 due to injury. If you watched Alexander Canario’s 2 week stretch after being acquired in the Kris Bryant trade, you would think he will develop into a perennial All-Star. Projection: starting center or left fielder with above league average OPS. I'll explain more in a little bit. Alexander Vizcaino was sent to the Cubs as part of the Rizzo trade with the Yankees and is currently on the Cubs 40-man roster, and if you look at his repertoire you can see he matches what the Cubs have been looking for in arms. The Cubs may add a veteran catcher this winter as depth in the minor leagues, as Josh Phegley is set to become a free agent. With the changes YouTube made to their #YouTubePartnerProgram this week, now would a great time to support Baseball Census by subscribing to our channel. Cubs swap Russell, Bonifacio for catching prospect Emilio Bonifacio, who hit .279 and drove in 42 RBI for the Cubs, was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday along with reliever James Russell. Jack Leggett even said, according to Tim Corbin during the 2020 MLB draft, that PCA could play centerfield in the big leagues the day he was drafted. No. History of Italian-Americans in baseball. I believe every prospect writer has an invisible math equation they run in their head of ceiling versus projection, and I tried to give my best projection and ceiling for each player to be transparent. I still have lots of questions for some of the bats lower on the list. His rehab progressed well enough over the following three months that the Cubs by early fall considered a few at-bats in winter ball at least a small possibility. Miguel Amaya, the top catching prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization, reportedly needs Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and could miss the 2022 season. Around him in the order, leadoff man Nathan Eaton of the Royals went 3-for-6 with a double while Rangers prospect Justin Foscue (No. MESA, Ariz. — When he was 4 years old, Miguel Amaya remembers going to a baseball field for the first time. Extensively updated for the 2001 season, the "Baseball Prospectus" analyzes every top player in each organization--all the way down to rookie ball--with objective, intelligent commentary and irreverent humor. Overall, I see a pretty decent catcher, nothing too outstanding, but also not bad. It doesn’t seem fair, but Kohl Franklin has been in the Cubs organization since 2018 and has only logged 50.2 innings. Found inside – Page 302FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE HIGH CLASS A TOP 20 PROSPECTS 1. ... Ihp, Daytona (Cubs) 6. ... the league has some of the best April weather in the minors, teams stocked their FSL affiliates with a slew of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya is going to miss even more time. He missed all but 23 games this season for Double-A Tennessee. Ryan Jeffers . In 2021, Jensen began the year in South Bend before finishing at Double-A Tennessee. Cubs' Davis shows power bat in Triple-A debut. On the diamond at one of the six positions he plays, on the base paths, in the batters box, everything he does demands attention. The 2020 edition of The New York Times Bestselling Guide. Because he didn’t pitch in 2021, Marquez has fallen down on some lists, but he did strike out 128 batters in 103.2 innings in 2019 with a 3.13 ERA. Found inside – Page 231Then Jim asked Spink to clarify the record regarding his earlier comments on the Cubs' uniform: For heavens sake, Taylor, ... and Chico Hernandez, and Wilson was probably wondering who his catching prospects were for the 1943 season. But in limited action Amaya was able to take some walks and hit for a little power for a total OPS of .710. For a 19 year old teenager Cassie has a mature knowledgable approach and swing that allow him to work counts and draw walks, which helped him have a total OPS in 2021 of .923. 22 prospect Kameron Misner connected on a pair of homers while driving in three on a 3 . Timetable TBD. That hit was the only one allowed by Surprise starter Zach Haake, Kansas City’s No. North Side Bound is a private media site, and it is not affiliated in any way with Chicago Cubs, affiliate minor league teams, or Major League Baseball. Missed last few months of '21 season with what was initially described as right forearm strain. His best tool is definitely his power, and he is up there with Brennen Davis in terms of pure bat speed. That led to some guys falling farther down the list even though their ceiling was higher than some guys ranked above them such as Jordan Nwogu and Chris Morel. If his bat can stay hot like it was in the month of August, Strumpf could be a fast riser in the system. Cubs prospect traces love of catching to 1st visit to field FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Yu Darvish, left, speaks with South Bend Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya during the . Projection: infield bench bat / utility player. Velázquez (No. Reggie Preciado is another teenager in the Cubs system with top 100 prospect potential before his minor league career is all said and done. At the plate, Alcantara’s swing could be played on a loop in the Art Institute of Chicago and could add even more power to his swing when he adds more muscle. Amaya entered the season as the youngest position player in the high Class A Carolina League. 4-ranked @MLBPipeline prospect. With a three-quarters arm slot and an easy delivery his fastball can touch 100 with arm side run. 29 prospect Nelson Velasquez cracked a homer as well and went 4-for-5 with two RBIs. When his season is not cut short from an injury or global pandemic, Franklin has been successful. Amaya's reported impending surgery is a big blow to the Cubs in the short and long term. The 2011 Edition of the New York Times bestselling guide "THE BEST BOOK OF ITS KIND."—Rob Neyer, ESPN.com Now in its sixteenth edition, the Baseball Prospectus annual shows once again how it became the industry leader: the 2011 Edition ... When it’s all said and done Hernandez could have the best major league career out of everyone already in the system, and that includes Brennen Davis. His best and loudest tool is his power, but do not sleep on his hit tool either, Cassie is not an all or nothing type hitter. He only took six at-bats against younger pitching in 2021, and in 2022 he could get some time in AA Tennessee at 20 years old. He has two seasons of team control remaining and is projected by MLBTR to earn $3.1MM in arbitration next year. 29 overall prospect, according to MLB.com. Cubbies Crib 3 months Ranking top 4 Chicago Cubs prospects who could make an impact soon. Cubs believe that Tommy John surgery is imminent for catching prospect Miguel Amaya, per multiple sources. The top-rated catcher in the minor-league system according to MLB.com is 21-year-old Miguel Amaya, ranked No. 29 on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Cubs Prospects list) solidified the team's decision to add him to their 40-man roster by hitting .385 with nine homers and a 1.191 OPS in 26 games for Mesa in the AFL. On the year Velazquez slashed .270/.333/.496, and the only blemish in the stat line was his 132 strikeouts in 103 games. Click here to follow the Cubs Talk Podcast. There is a lot of power in his bat as Hernandez gets great loft on the ball with excellent bat speed. October 19, 2021. UPDATED January 13, 2011 for Garza trade. The Cubs' catching plans for 2022 took a hit with the news that prospect Miguel Amaya will need Tommy John surgery to repair the throwing elbow that shut him down twice during the 2021 minor-league season.. Amaya, the No. Davis ranked Cubs' top prospect; new HOF. His slider also can get outs and grades average to slightly above average, but he lacks a true third pitch. All the way back in 2019, Franklin had a sparkling 2.38 ERA in 42 innings with 52 strikeouts between short season Eugene and low-A South Bend thanks to his true three pitch mix. Look for him to have a similar role that Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson had in 2021 for the Cubs where he could potentially have a spot in the Cubs pen before moving to the rotation. Gabriel Moreno didn’t miss this one! He kept batters to a .196 average and had a 1.09 WHIP. Found inside – Page 198Detroit is following the plan spelled out by the Cubs and Astros in recent years—lose a lot and rebuild with high ... On the farm, Detroit now has an impressive wave of starting pitching prospects spread from Double-A to low Class A. The Cubs catching prospect, Amaya hit.215/.406/.304 in 79 AB in 2021 (only 23 games), and while he is good future part of the team, some of me wonders if he should be considered a trade piece. Casey Opitz. To simply say that "the Miami Marlins need a catcher" would be criminally underselling it. Hernandez will get his first taste of professional ball in the states in 2022. Missed last few months of '21 season with what was initially described as right forearm strain. Thanks to the elevated fastball/curveball combo, Herz struck out 131 batters in 81.2 innings, and no that is not a typo. Palencia has a plus, plus fastball that touches triple digits consistently throughout his starts, but it can be flat, causing more fly balls than ground balls. Of course, Brennen Davis is also in this group, and I don’t have as many questions for the top of the system talent. Found inside – Page 148They essentially are still two young teammates in Double A. In 1989 Girardi made it all the way to the majors with the Cubs, his baseball dream coming true as he was the Cubs Opening Day catcher. Fleer produced a “prospects” card for ... @MarlinsComms pic.twitter.com/nClMe2jkqM. Hernandez is only 17 and has yet to play professional baseball in the states, but he had a stellar year in the Dominican Summer League where he slashed.285/.398/.424 in 47 games. Found inside – Page 78BYJIMCALUS a* fter coming within five outs of making the World Series in 2003, the Cubs spiraled downward. ... third baseman Josh Vitters and outfielder Tyler Colvin — and two other 2006 draftees — catcher Josh Donaldson and second ... 5-ranked prospect in the system (Baseball America), wasn't expected to open next season in the majors regardless of health because of all the time he missed the last two . If he's better then the league, Triple-A beckons. | North Side Bound, North Side Bound Debuts Its Own Top 20 Prospect List | North Side Bound, Growing Cubs Podcast, Episode 82 | North Side Bound. Found insideWhen a reporter got on Durocher's case for sending one of his better pitching prospects to the minors, he shot back, “I can recall Branca any minute ... We were playing the Cubs on July 18 at Wrigley Field when I returned to the team. Alcantara, acquired in the Anthony Rizzo trade with the Yankees, passes the eye test of a major league right fielder. Cubs believe that Tommy John surgery is imminent for catching prospect Miguel Amaya, per multiple sources. Hernandez is very developed for his age, standing at 6'2, 175 pounds. There was a lot of hype after Howard was surprisingly drafted 16th overall in the 2020 MLB draft. Tough blow for Chicago's No. For a while, scouting grades on fastballs were essentially just describing the velocity of the pitch (an average or "50-grade" fastball was just one that sat around 91 . However, Espinoza showed the cubs why he was once a highly regarded prospect. Overall, Davis is a five tool outfielder who can play all three outfield positions including centerfield. Catcher Miguel Amaya is the one and only catching prospect who could be ready within the next two years. Usually when you think plus changeup you think starting pitcher, but at 24 years old, Vizcaino could be running out of time as a starter. The teenagers alone in Myrtle Beach have enormous talent. No one should be down on Howard, he had his struggles, but he was one of the youngest guys in all of low-A. The 2021 edition of The New York Times Bestselling Guide. A somewhat forgotten prospect, Velazquez is second among Cubs prospects with 11 HR and has the ability to play anywhere in the outfield. Ceiling: Gold Glove center fielder / All-Star. Ceiling: above average OPS LF / 1st basemen, Projection: A streaky three true outcome type 1st basemen/left fielder. Herz also has an average changeup that could be an effective tool against right handed batters that he seems to have a good feel for. With a refined, disciplined approach, Canario could be one of the most exciting Cubs prospects in 2022. 62 overall prospect, went 4-for-6 with a quartet of singles, two runs batted in and one scored out of the No. Missed last few months of '21 season with what was initially described as right forearm strain. Found insideAmaya is a great real-life catching prospect, but the fantasy variance behind the plate and the ability to find average-ish production on the waiver wire keep him out of my top-200. The Report: Alzolay has bumped up and down these lists ... Now, before I dig into my list, let me stress that lists are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. The article highlights the Cubs' interest in Jake Odorizzi, Jake McGee, and Desmond Jennings, while calling out the Rays' interest in Javier Baez, as well as catching prospect Willson Contreras . No matter where he plays, he has the type of bat you need in a lineup. Franklin has some of the best stuff in the system including his changeup that is only second in the system behind Jordan Wicks. Led by Nick Gonzales (Pirates) and Bryson Stott (Phillies), who posted four hits apiece, Peoria racked up 17 knocks. Ceiling: high average / high OBP starting left fielder. Explains how Billy Beene, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, is using a new kind of thinking to build a successful and winning baseball team without spending enormous sums of money. Found inside – Page 190Fifty Games Cuban outfielder Smaily Borges signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2009. ... Arguably, he is one of the five best pitching prospects in the White Sox farm system, and projects to perform as a relief ... His plus speed combined with his great instincts make him able to roam centerfield for years to come. As a whole the Cubs have their most talented system since 2014. Prospect Series: The Catchers. But his best pitch is a 92-93 mph fastball. With many good prospects being added throughout the 2021 season Alcantara is not getting the attention he deserves. He continued the swing tweaks and approach adjustments he implemented and honed with High-A South Bend and Double-A Tennessee this year. Posted by Jimmy Nelligan | Oct 31, 2021 | Cubs Prospect Rankings, Jimmy Nelligan | 0 |. Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2011. Peoria 15, Mesa 7 Found inside – Page 232Meanwhile , some of the club's most acclaimed prospects of recent years — like Willie Banks , Pat Mahomes and Dave McCarty ... With the Twins ' post - season trade for Cubs catching prospect Matt Walbeck , the competition will be hot in ... When he starts the year in South Bend next year, look for Nwogu to blow by that number in 2022 if the league keeps the rule where pitchers must disengage from the rubber before throwing to a base. Vizcaino has a plus fastball that has touched 100 in the past, but as a starter he will sit in the high 90’s. Preciado has a good hit tool on both sides of the plate that he put on display in the ACL for the 2021 season, and as he matures ,and adds on more muscle, he will also add more power. Without looking at Velazquez’s box scores you would see an outfield with some of the best bat speed in the system that could make him a potential 30 home run hitter in the major leagues. Defense and infield ability is never going to be one of Strumpf’s strong suits, but his flexibility adds to his value as a prospect. However, in the batters box he lacks consistency, going on long hitless streaks then going on incredible runs like on July 2nd, when he hit three home runs during a doubleheader. Jimmy has followed Cubs prospects since the Anthony Rizzo, Andrew Cashner trade. Found inside – Page 102... than a blip on anyone's prospect radar. e The Cubs enjoy middle infielders with a little Cajun spice, and LSU's D. J. LeMahieu certainly fits the bill, but to really stand out in an organization rife with middle infield prospects, ... After a big season between South Bend and Tennessee, Cubs prospect Nelson Velazquez is destroying Arizona Fall League pitching. ?Practical and probing, discussing wide-ranging topics from tool grades to front office politics, this is an illuminating exploration of how to watch baseball and see the future. But his rehab in recent months was encouraging enough that club officials anticipated a 2022 debut during the Cubs’ transition season — a ’22 season that also represents the final year of club control over All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, pending a possible extension.
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