The Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Carlos Gutierrez off waivers from the Twins on Wednesday and to make room on the 40-man roster, designated catcher Anthony Recker for assignment. The Twins selected Carlos Gutierrez with their first pick (27th overall) in the 2008 draft.
From the Wire … Cubs Claim RHP Carlos Gutierrez from Twins, DFA Anthony Recker
October 24, 2012 By 27 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/30/12
August 30, 2012 By 6 Comments
Entering the final week of the minor league season has different meanings at each level. For the players in Iowa, such as Greg Rohan and Dave Sappelt, it means their last chance to make an impression and hope for a September call-up to the big leagues. In Boise and Arizona, players like Stephen Bruno, Jeimer [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Acquire Anthony Recker from A’s, DFA Scott Maine
August 27, 2012 By 5 Comments
The Cubs and Oakland A’s swapped minor league catchers on Monday. The Cubs traded Blake Lalli to the Oakland A’s for catcher Anthony Recker. The Cubs designated Lalli for assignment on August 23 to make room on the 40-man roster for RHP Miguel Socolovich. Lalli cleared waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Iowa. The [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Claim RHP Miguel Socolovich Off Waivers from Orioles, DFA Blake Lalli
August 23, 2012 By 17 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Miguel Socolovich off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. To make room on the 40-man roster, Blake Lalli was designated for assignment. The Cubs have only two catchers remaining on the 40-man roster, Steve Clevenger and Welington Castillo. The Cubs optioned Miguel Socolovich to Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/23/12
August 23, 2012 By 37 Comments
Playoffs??!! Are you kidding ME??!! Apparently, no, as both Boise and the AZL Cubs have the post season in their sights. Boise has the post-season on their minds for their second consecutive season as they ride the Northwest League’s leading hitter Stephen Bruno, along with Gioskar Amaya, Dan Vogelbach, Albert Almora, and Jeimer Candelario providing [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/16/12
August 16, 2012 By 17 Comments
Changes appear to be in the air for the minor league system, as Vice President of Player Personnel Oneri Fleita was fired on Wednesday afternoon. Long deserved promotions for pitcher Austin Kirk and outfielder Rubi Silva have finally happened, while Yoannis Negrin, Willengton Cruz, and Jacob Rogers also received a bump up in level. Tennessee [...]
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