"When we talk about wanting available depth at Double-A, we're talking about the ability to manage positions and innings a little better for your prospects, and make sure you're putting an acceptable defense behind your pitchers so they can go without having implosion innings that wreck a week of work. Yes, sure, you'd love it if a minor league veteran is signed and suddenly breaks out in your organization at Double-A, but that's pretty rare on this kind of deal."
"Ramirez, 23, is a former Angels prospect who had played kind of up and down the system over the last couple years, but who hadn't fully established himself as a prospect the Angels wanted to keep for development purposes. Perusing the stats, you can see why: although Ramirez has shown some good power in the lower levels, his strikeout rate has been unthinkably massive for a 21/22/23-year-old who has been a pro for six+ years, ranging from 35% to 50%."
The Cubs face outfield depth needs at multiple minor-league levels, with Triple-A Iowa getting most attention but Double-A also requiring reinforcement. The Double-A outfield could lose Brett Bateman to Triple-A, leaving Carter Trice, Jordan Nwogu, and Andy Garriola, while Trice is expected to serve as a utility option. Kade Snell might be promoted from High-A South Bend, but High-A lacks outfield depth until Kane Kepley and Ethan Conrad arrive. Organizational depth helps manage positions, innings, and defense behind pitchers. The Cubs signed 23-year-old Alexander Ramirez, who shows power but has 35–50% strikeout rates.
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