Daytona remained in the spotlight this week as Javier Baez and Tim Saunders each hit grand slams on Tuesday. Iowa received excellent pitching performances from Chris Rusin and Nick Struck. Pitching also took center stage for Boise, as Loiger Padron extended the team’s scoreless streak for starters. Kane County wrapped up the first half with [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/20/13
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Anthony Giansanti, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Brent Lillibridge, Brian Bogusevic, Carlos Escobar, Carlos Martinez-Pumarino, Carlos Penalver, Casey Coleman, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Danny Lockhart, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, Donnie Murphy, Duane Underwood, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Sanchez, Edwin Maysonet, Eric Jokisch, Ethan Elias, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Ackerman, Hunter Cervenka, Jacob rogers, Jasvir Rakkar, Javier Baez, Jeffrey Lorick, Jenner Emeterio, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Kevin Encarnacion, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Logan Watkins, Loiger Padron, Marcus Hatley, Matt Iannazzo, Michael Bowden, Michael Hamann, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Orbandy Rodriguez, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, Reggie Golden, Rock Shoulders, Rony Rodriguez, Rubi Silva, Shawon Dunston Jr, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Clevenger, Taiwan Easterling, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Trevor Gretzky, Trey Lang, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Tyler Bremer, Yao-Lin Wang, Yasiel Balaguert, Yeiper Castillo, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/13/13
All eyes seems to have turn to Daytona at the start of the week as Javier Baez looked to claim his spot as the top prospect in the system with a four home run night. The D-Cubs also showed off their speed by stealing ten straight bases in a doubleheader on Sunday. Kane County went [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Albert Almora, Alex Burnett, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Ben Carhart, Bijan Rademacher, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Sanchez, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Stewart, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Jose Rosario, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyler Burke, Larry Suarez, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Hamann, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Reggie Golden, Rock Shoulders, Rubi Silva, Shawn Camp, Steve Clevenger, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Welington Castillo, Willson Contreras, Yao-Lin Wang, Yeiper Castillo, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/03/13
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/03/13 It wasn’t a good end to the week as both Kane County and Iowa are on losing streaks while Tennessee had all sorts of problems in Birmingham. Daytona flexed their offensive muscles thanks to Javier Baez, Ben Carhart, Dustin Geiger, Chadd Krist, and Jorge Soler. Now, if [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Carlos Escobar, Carlos Villanueva, Casey Coleman, Chad Noble, Chadd Krist, Darnell McDonald, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, Dillon Maples, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Sanchez, Eric Jokisch, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Ian Stewart, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Justin Amlung, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marcus Hatley, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Pierce Johnson, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Reggie Golden, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Sheldon McDonald, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Yao-Lin Wang, Yeiper Castillo, Yoanner Negrin, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/29/13
In what can be considered an inconsistent end to this past week, highlighting the consistencies seems to put a positive foot forward. Kane County has been able to rely on players like Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher. Outfielder John Andreoli and infielder Dustin Geiger have been rocks in the line-up for Daytona. Jae-Hoon Ha and [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Alberto Gonzalez, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Giansanti, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Casey Coleman, Chad Noble, Chris Rusin, Cory Wade, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, David Cales, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Edwin Maysonet, Elliot Soto, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Gioskar Amaya, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Justin Amlung, Kevin Rhoderick, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Sweeney, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yeiper Castillo, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/22/13
The talk of the system is the Tennessee Smokies, who lead their division and are the first Cubs affiliate to win ten games. Shortstop Arismendy Alcantara has exploded onto the scene, while Matt Szczur and Jae-Hoon Ha have been steady. While dodging bad weather, Kane County seems to now have their offense in gear as [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Casey Coleman, Chad Noble, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, David Bote, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Stewart, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jair Fernandez, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeimer Candelario, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Justin Amlung, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Sweeney, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yao-Lin Wang, Yeiper Castillo, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/18/13
The horrid Midwest weather has played havoc with the schedule for Kane County, as it was only dry enough for them to split a doubleheader. Daytona evened their record thanks to the bats of John Andreoli and Stephen Bruno. The two hottest players in the Cubs’ minor leagues are Jae-Hoon Ha and Rubi Silva, with [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Carpenter, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Cory Wade, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, Darwin Barney, David Bote, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Edwin Maysonet, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Stewart, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeimer Candelario, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Searle, Ryan Sweeney, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Taylor Davis, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Yeiper Castillo, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/15/13
Poor weather has played havoc with all of baseball this spring, as postponements and hostile conditions have had their effect, even in the minor leagues. The conditions aren’t the only thing that was hostile this week, as tempers flared in Daytona, resulting in an ejections and suspensions. Kane County can’t seem to do things easy [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Chad Noble, Chadd Krist, Christian Villanueva, Cory Wade, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darwin Barney, David Bote, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Edwin Maysonet, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Ian Dickson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jair Fernandez, Javier Baez, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jeimer Candelario, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Justin Amlung, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Searle, Ryan Sweeney, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yao-Lin Wang, Yeiper Castillo, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/08/13
Welcome everyone to a new minor league season. This week, pitching seemed to be the word in Tennessee as their staff struck out 38 batters in the first three games. Daytona also received excellent pitching performances from Starling Peralta, Yao-Lin Wang, and Frank Del Valle. However, things are a struggle in the early going for Kane County and [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Carpenter, Andrew McKirahan, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brad Zapenas, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Carlos Escobar, Casey Coleman, Casey Weathers, Chad Noble, Chang-Yong Lim, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Cory Wade, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dayan Diaz, Donnie Murphy, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Ian Dickson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, Jensen Lewis, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Jose Rosario, Justin Amlung, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyler Burke, Logan Watkins, Marcelo Carreno, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Michael Jensen, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Rubi Silva, Ryan Sweeney, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yao-Lin Wang, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Tennessee Smokies Release 2013 Opening Day Roster
The Tennessee Smokies released their 2013 Opening Day roster on Tuesday. The Smokies open the season on Thursday, April 4 in Pensacola against the Blue Wahoos. Buddy Bailey will call the shots for the Smokies this season. Jeff Fassero (pitching coach), Desi Wilson (hitting coach) and Carlos Figueroa round out Bailey’s coaching staff. The Smokies’ [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Brian Schlitter, Buddy Bailey, Carlos Figueroa, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Desi Wilson, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Frank Batista, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jair Fernandez, Jeff Fassero, Jonathan Mota, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Szczur, Rafael Lopez, Rubi Silva, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Zac Rosscup
Cubs Farm Teams Release Opening Day Rosters
Opening Day down on the farm is Thursday for the top four teams in the Cubs system. The Daytona Cubs were the first of the Cubs farm teams to release their Opening Day roster and the other three teams followed suit Monday. The I-Cubs Opening Day roster features nine players currently on the Cubs 40-man [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: A.J. Morris, Aaron Kurcz, Aaron Shafer, Alberto Cabrera, Alex Maestri, Austin Bibens-Dirkx, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barbaro Garbey, Ben Wells, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Bobby Scales, Brad Snyder, Brandon May, Brandon Watson, Brett Wallach, Brian Harper, Brooks Raley, Bryan LaHair, Buddy Bailey, Casey Coleman, Casey Kopitzke, Chris Carpenter, Chris Robinson, Chris Rusin, Craig Muschko, D.J. Fitzgerald, D.J. LeMahieu, Dae-Eun Rhee, David Cales, David Macias, Esmailin Caridad, Evan Crawford, Fernando Perez, Graham Hicks, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Hung-Wen Chen, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jake Muyco, Jake Opitz, James Adduci, James Leverton, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Fassero, Jeff Stevens, John Gaub, John Urick, Jonathan Mota, Josh Vitters, JR Mathes, Junior Lake, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Kyle Smit, Kyler Burke, Logan Watkins, Luis Montanez, Luke Sommer, Marco Carrillo, Mariano Duncan, Marquez Smith, Marty Mason, Marwin Gonzalez, Mathew Cerda, Matt Camp, Matt Spencer, Matthew Szczur, Max Ramirez, Micah Gibbs, Michael Brenly, Michael Burgess, Mike Parisi, Nate Sampson, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Pierre LePage, Pin-Cheih Chen, Polin Trinidad, Rafael Dolis, Rebel Ridling, Ricardo Medina, Rob Whitenack, Robert Coello, Rubi Silva, Ryan Buchter, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Searle, Scott Maine, Scott Moore, Smaily Borges, Steve Clevenger, Thomas Diamond, Todd Wellemeyer, Tom Pratt, Tony Campana, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Tyrelle Harris, Welington Castillo
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