The first big international free agent signing by the new Cubs front office was a 20 year old Cuban left handed pitcher named Gerardo Concepcion. He was touted as a quality prospect. The Cubs signed him to a major league contract for $6 million.
Last season, Concepcion was assigned to Class A Peoria.
He pitched poorly. One scout from another organization said Concepcion did not know how to pitch. Another scout said that he did not understand why the Cubs paid so much for a marginal talent.
Concepcion stat line was:
2-6 record, 12 starts, 0 complete games, 52.1 IP, 6 HR allowed, 30 BB, 28 K, 1.911 WHIP
On December 21, 2012, the Cubs took Concepcion off the protected 40 man roster and outrighted him to Kane County (Class A).
However, the current Kane County roster does not have Concepcion as a player. There is no injury/transaction note on the Cubs web site. Concepcion is not listed on any Cub affiliate roster, including Arizona development league. He is not listed as one of the Cubs top 20 prospects.
Concepcion, the Cubs $6 million man, is missing in action. He is under contract with the Cubs, but he is not listed as injured or on a current roster. Did Concepcion and/or the Cubs give up?
