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’ [...]
Tennessee Smokies Release 2013 Opening Day Roster
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 Down on the Farm Report – 02/11/13
With the Winter League seasons over and Opening Day for the Minor Leagues weeks away, it’s time to step away from reporting and move to more feature articles. As a preview to Spring Training, the Down on the Farm Reports returns to a feature entitled … Bubble Players and Bubble Busters Each year, a number [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Rizzo, Arodys Vizcaino, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brooks Raley, Buddy Bailey, Carlos Marmol, Chris Rusin, Dale Sveum, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Dioner Navarro, Hector Rondon, Hisanori Takahashi, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Rowson, James Russell, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Justin Bour, Kyuji Fujikawa, Logan Watkins, Michael Bowden, Nate Schierholtz, Scott Hairston, Shawn Camp, Steve Clevenger, Travis Wood, Welington Castillo
Cubs Announce Minor League Managers, Staffs and Field Coordinators for 2013
The Cubs announced the coaching staffs for all minor league levels and field coordinators on Tuesday morning. The Cubs retained several coaches and reassigned a few of them to different levels of the system as well as added a few new coaches to the organization. Marty Pevey will manage the I-Cubs after serving as the [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Anderson Tavares, Anthony Iapoce, Bill Buckner, Bobby Mitchell, Brian Harper, Buddy Bailey, Carmelo Martinez, Chuck Baughman, Dave Keller, David Rosario, Derek Johnson, Desi Wilson, Doug Jarrow, Ed Kohl, Franklin Blanco, Gary Van Tol, Jeff Fassero, Jimmy Gonzalez, Jonathan Fierro, Jose Flores, Justin Sharpe, Leo Hernandez, Mariano Duncan, Mark Johnson, Marty Pevey, Mike Mason, Nick Frangella, Oscar Bernard, Osmin Melendez, Peter Fagan, Richardo Medina, Rick Tronerud, Ron Villone, Ryan Clausen, Scott Barringer, Shane Nelson, Steve Melendez, Storm Davis, Tim Cossins, Tom Beyers, Wilken Perez, Yi-Chiang, Yudith Ozorio
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/23/12
As Casey Stengel once said “Can anybody here play this game?” Uneven efforts were the norm this week, as one or more elements, pitching-hitting-defense, were lacking throughout the system. However, there are always silver linings. Peoria’s Oliver Zapata has extended his hitting streak to seven, and the offenses of both the Chiefs and Daytona seem [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alberto Cabrera, Alfredo Amazega, Andrew McKirahan, Anthony Rizzo, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Wells, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brad Zapenas, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Bryce Shafer, Buddy Bailey, Casey Coleman, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Dan Berlind, Dave Sappelt, Dustin Harrington, Edgar Gonzalez, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Gonzalez, Elieser Bonne, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Greg Rohan, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Adduci, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeffrey Lorick, Joe Zeller, John Andreoli, Jose Rosario, Josh Vitters, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyler Burke, Larry Suarez, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Luis Valbuena, Manny Corpas, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Michael Jensen, Nate Samson, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Paul Hoilman, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Lopez, Randy Wells, Rebel Ridling, Richard Jones, Ronald Torreyes, Ryan Cuneo, Ryan Searle, Scott Maine, Scott Weismann, Sergio Burruel, Sheldon McDonald, Tony Campana, Tony Zych, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Tyrelle Harris, Welington Castillo, Wesley Darvill, Willengton Cruz, Yao-Lin Wang, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/26/12
Minor League Preview – Double-A Tennessee Smokies and Triple-A Iowa Cubs Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! This is the last of a three part installment previewing the 2012 minor league season. With players from the defending Florida State Champion Daytona Cubs and Southern League runner-up Tennessee Smokies, the top two squads in the [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alberto Cabrera, Andy Sonnanstine, Anthony Rizzo, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Buddy Bailey, Casey Coleman, Casey Weathers, Chris Rusin, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dan Berlind, Dave Sappelt, David Cales, David Macias, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Evan Crawford, Frank Batista, Hung-Wen Chen, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Adduci, Jason Jaramillo, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeffrey Lorick, John Gaub, Jonathan Mota, Josh Vitters, Juan Apodaca, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Larry Suarez, Leugim Barosso, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Marco Carrillo, Marcus Hatley, Marquez Smith, Mathew Cerda, Michael Brenly, Michael Burgess, Nate Samson, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Oswaldo Martinez, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Searle, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Tyrelle Harris, Welington Castillo
Cubs Announce Minor League Managers, Coaching Staffs and Coordinators for 2012
The Cubs announced their 2012 Minor League managers, coaching staffs and coordinators on Wednesday. Dave Bialas moved from minor league field coordinator to manager of the Iowa Cubs. The I-Cubs will also have a new hitting coach. Dave Keller, who was on Mike Quade’s staff last season will replace Von Joshua as Iowa’s hitting coach. [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Larson, Anderson Tavares, Barbaro Garbey, Bill Buckner, Bill Dancy, Bob Grimes, Bobby Mitchell, Brandon Hyde, Brian Harper, Buddy Bailey, Carmelo Martinez, Casey Kopitzke, Chuck Baughman, Dave Bialas, Dave Keller, David Rosario, Dennis Lewallyn, Desi Wilson, Doug Jarrow, Frank Castillo, Franklin Blanco, James Rowson, Jason Dubois, Jeff Fassero, Juan Cabreja, Justin Sharpe, Lee Tinsley, Leo Hernandez, Leo Perez, Mariano Duncan, Mark Johnson, Marty Mason, Marty Pevey, Mike Mason, Nick Frangella, Peter Fagan, Ricardo Medina, Rick Tronerud, Robert Jimenez, Shane Nelson, Steve Melendez, Tom Beyers, Tom Pratt, Wilken Perez, Yudith Ozorio
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/12/11
Special Playoff Edition One out of the playoffs, one in the championship series, and one crowned the champion. That’s how things went this week in the Cubs’ farm system, as Boise, Daytona, and Tennessee all started on the post-season road. Among the excellent performances were those turned in by Reggie Golden, Matt Szczur, Elliot Soto, [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Abner Abreu, Andrew McKirahan, Blake Lalli, Brad Zapenas, Brian Harper, Brooks Raley, Buddy Bailey, Casey Harman, Colin Richardson, D.J. LeMahieu, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dan Berlind, Dustin Fitzgerald, Eduardo Figueroa, Elliot Soto, Evan Crawford, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Greg Rohan, Hector Mayora, Hung-Wen Chen, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jake Opitz, James Adduci, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Stevens, Joe Zeller, John Gaub, Jonathan Mota, Jordan Latham, Jose Rosario, Josh Vitters, Juan Serrano, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Logan Watkins, Luis Montanez, Marcus Hatley, Mathew Cerda, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Michael Burgess, Nate Samson, Nelson Perez, Oswaldo Martinez, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rebel Ridling, Reggie Golden, Ryan Cuneo, Ryan Searle, Steve Clevenger, Taiwan Easterling, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Wilson Contreras
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/01/11
Playing out the string is not what they have in mind in Boise, as Paul Hoilman looks for a home run crown while Reggie Golden is heating up. Peoria’s Richard Jones continues his pursuit of 100 RBI, as All-Stars Evan Crawford, Justin Bour, and Frank Batista of Daytona prepare for the playoffs. With five games [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Abner Abreu, Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Cashner, Andrew McKirahan, Angel Guzman, Anthony Giansanti, Ben Klafczynski, Ben Wells, Blake Parker, Brett Wallach, Bryan LaHair, Bryce Shafer, Buddy Bailey, Carlton Smith, Casey Harman, Chad Noble, Chris Robinson, Chris Rusin, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Dan Berlind, Dustin Fitzgerald, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Elliot Soto, Evan Crawford, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Hung-Wen Chen, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jake Opitz, James Pugliese, Jay Jackson, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Stevens, Jeffrey Lorick, Joe Zeller, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jordan Latham, Josh Vitters, Juan Serrano, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Kenny Socorro, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Smit, Kyler Burke, Kyung-Min Na, Larry Suarez, Luis Liria, Luis Montanez, Marco Carrillo, Mario Mercedes, Marwin Gonzalez, Matt Camp, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Nate Samson, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Oswaldo Martinez, Paul Hoilman, Pete LeVitt, Pin-Cheih Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rafael Valdes, Ramon Garcia, Rebel Ridling, Reggie Golden, Richard Jones, Robert Coello, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Searle, Steve Clevenger, Taiwan Easterling, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Wesley Darvill, Yohan Gonzalez, Zeke DeVoss
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
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/04/11
As the Big League club begins a new season, the future Cubs are hard at work in Spring Training. The minor league season begins Thursday, April 7 for the top four teams in the Cubs system. The I-Cubs open against the Round Rock Express while the Tennessee Smokies will face the Chattanooga Lookouts in their [...]
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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