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Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer insists that Anthony Rizzo's development -- and not his free agent/arbitration clock -- will dictate the timing of a promotion from Triple-A Iowa.
"Patience is the key driver in our decision making," explained Hoyer. "Last year the situation was nearly identical — struggling offense and Rizzo putting up huge numbers in Tucson. Clearly I made the wrong decision in bringing him up too early. His development was not complete.'' Rizzo is hitting .352/.418/.697 with 15 home runs, 42 RBI and a 1.115 OPS over 43 games at the Triple-A level this year, but Hoyer doesn't want to make the same mistake twice. Of course, his service clock certainly plays a part, as well. We recently heard that Rizzo may possibly join the Cubs when they need a designated hitter for six interleague road games next month, but calling him up that early and keeping him in the majors for the rest of the year would risk giving up a year of team control.
May 23 - 8:57 AM
Source:
Phil Rogers on Twitter
Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he will talk to team president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer about the possibility of bringing Anthony Rizzo up in June.
Not surprisingly, Sveum notes that if Rizzo is promoted, he'll have to play regularly. That likely means a move to the outfield for Bryan LaHair. Rizzo is crushing Triple-A pitching this season to the tune of a .353/.418/.706 batting line with 14 homers and 39 RBI. Of course, he mashed in the minors last year, as well, before struggling in the bigs. Still, he'd be worth an immediate add in mixed leagues if promoted.
May 20 - 11:43 AM
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Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Cubs president Theo Epstein indicated that Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson will not be promoted from Triple-A anytime soon.
‘‘Those guys are continuing their development at Triple-A, and things that they’re working on, they need to continue to improve,’’ Epstein said. ‘‘We’re also not giving up on guys after a homestand and a road trip. Guys are trying to get into the rhythm of a season and show what they can do." Rizzo is off to a torrid start, batting .393/.433/.786 with seven homers, while Jackson is hitting .254/.362/.508 with two homers and two steals. Both players will get their chance eventually, but they'll have to be patient.
Apr 20 - 9:08 AM
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Cubs optioned 1B Anthony Rizzo to Triple-A Iowa.
As expected. Rizzo raked this spring, batting .364/.417/.545 with two homers, but the Cubs want to get him more Triple-A seasoning after he struggled mightily in his big league stint with the Padres last year. The team would love for Bryan LaHair to hit and hang on to the first base job, but it's not hard to envision him struggling and Rizzo tearing it up at Triple-A, eventually leading to a first-half promotion. Fellow top prospect Brett Jackson, who isn't on the 40-man roster, was also sent to minor league camp.
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