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The CCO’s Top 20 Cubs Prospects for 2012

February 2, 2012 By TheCCO 47 Comments

The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ farm system continues with our list of the top 20 prospects in the Cubs’ system. The Cubs’ minor league system is coming off a good and bad season. Like the big league team, several of the top prospects down on the farm dealt with injuries … and those [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Alexander Santana, Anthony Giansanti, Anthony Rizzo, Austin Kirk, Ben Wells, Brett Jackson, Brooks Raley, Carlos Penalver, Chris Carpenter, Chris Rusin, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Eric Jokisch, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeffrey Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Jose Rosario, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Logan Watkins, Marco Hernandez, Mathew Cerda, Matthew Szczur, Nick Struck, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Dolis, Rebel Ridling, Reggie Golden, Rob Whitenack, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Shawon Dunston Jr, Steve Clevenger, Taiwan Easterling, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Yao-Lin Wang, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss

Baseball America’s Top Cubs Prospects for 2012

January 28, 2012 By Neil 20 Comments

The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ farm system continues with the top 31 prospects in the Cubs organization according to Baseball America. Baseball America’s 2012 Prospect Handbook arrived with the Angels’ Mike Trout on the cover. For the second straight year, the Cubs made changes to the system after Baseball America went to the [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Anthony Rizzo, Ben Wells, Brett Jackson, Casey Weathers, Chris Carpenter, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jeff Beliveau, Jeimer Candelario, Jose Rosario, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Logan Watkins, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Szczur, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Dolis, Reggie Golden, Rob Whitenack, Ronald Torreyes, Shawon Dunston Jr, Steve Clevenger, Taiwan Easterling, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss

A Look Back at the CCO’s Top Cubs Prospects of 2011

January 21, 2012 By Neil 64 Comments

Before looking ahead to the upcoming season, it is time to take a look back at the CCO’s Top Cubs Prospects prior to the 2011 season. The Cubs’ system had its ups and downs a year ago mainly due to injuries to several of the Cubs’ top prospects, especially on the pitching side. Brett Jackson, [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Alberto Cabrera, Brett Jackson, Brooks Raley, Chris Carpenter, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jay Jackson, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Logan Watkins, Matthew Szczur, Michael Burgess, Rafael Dolis, Reggie Golden, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo

Minor League Ball’s Top Cubs Prospects for 2012

January 19, 2012 By Neil 33 Comments

The CCO’s look at the Cubs’ farm system this off-season continues with Minor League Ball’s ranking of the Cubs’ top prospects. Minor League Ball released their list soon after the Anthony Rizzo-Andrew Cashner trade was announced and also includes what the Cubs received from the Reds in the Sean Marshall deal. John Sickels pointed out [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Anthony Rizzo, Austin Kirk, Ben Wells, Brett Jackson, Chris Carpenter, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Eric Jokisch, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Bianchi, Jeimer Candelario, Jose Rosario, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Kevin Rhoderick, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Matthew Szczur, Neftali Rosario, Nick Struck, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Dolis, Reggie Golden, Rob Whitenack, Ronald Torreyes, Shawon Dunston Jr, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Yao-Lin Wang, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss

The Unofficial Opening Day … It’s Time for the Cubs Convention

January 13, 2012 By Neil 57 Comments

Harry Caray referred to it as the “unofficial opening day”, some refer to it as the “kick-off to spring training”, call it what you want but the bottom line is baseball is just around the corner. The 27th Annual Cubs Convention officially begins this afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. Pat Hughes will once again have [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andre Dawson, Anthony Rizzo, Bill Buckner, Bill Madlock, Billy Williams, Blake DeWitt, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Crane Kenney, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Dwight Smith, Eric Young, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Harry Caray, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Fassero, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Jon Lieber, Jose Cardenal, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Mike Bielecki, Milt Pappas, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Monday, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Scott Sanderson, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Shiraz Rehman, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Steve Trout, Theo Epstein, Tim Stoddard, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Vance Law, Welington Castillo

2012 Cubs Convention Schedule and Attendees

January 9, 2012 By Neil 8 Comments

The schedule for the 27th Annual Cubs Convention was released Sunday night and Monday morning. The three-day event begins Friday afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. The Cubs’ new front office will be in attendance and the Saturday morning session with Theo Epstein figures to have the biggest crowd of the weekend. Cubs past and present, [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andre Dawson, Anthony Rizzo, Bill Buckner, Bill Madlock, Billy Williams, Blake DeWitt, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Crane Kenney, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Dwight Smith, Eric Young, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Fassero, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Jon Lieber, Jose Cardenal, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Mike Bielecki, Milt Pappas, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Monday, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Scott Sanderson, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Shiraz Rehman, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Steve Trout, Theo Epstein, Tim Stoddard, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Vance Law, Welington Castillo

Weekend Update … A Big Week for the Cubs

January 8, 2012 By Neil 100 Comments

As anticipated last week was a busy one for the Chicago Cubs … and it could be more of the same over the next five days leading up to the convention. The Cubs are looking to add pitching (starters and relievers) as they try to finalize their roster heading into Spring Training. Theo Epstein and [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andy Sonnanstine, Anthony Rizzo, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Weathers, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Bianchi, Jeff Samardzija, John Gaub, Jorge Soler, Kerry Wood, Lendy Castillo, Manny Corpas, Matt Garza, Paul Maholm, Rafael Dolis, Reed Johnson, Ron Santo, Ronald Torreyes, Ryan Dempster, Scott Maine, Theo Epstein, Travis Wood, Yoenis Cespedes, Zach Cates

The 2012 Cubs Convention is Just Around the Corner

January 5, 2012 By Neil 6 Comments

The 27th Annual Cubs Convention kicks off next Friday at the Chicago Hilton and some of the details were released on Thursday. This year’s convention will feature a lot of new faces … both in terms of the front office, the coaching staff and the players. Theo Epstein will host his own session in the [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Andrew Cashner, Billy Williams, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, Danny Lockhart, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Ian Stewart, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Kerry Wood, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Welington Castillo

The High Cost of Matt Garza … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

January 4, 2012 By Neil 87 Comments

The Cubs finally announced the one-year contract with Reed Johnson on Tuesday. The agreement between the Cubs and Johnson surfaced on December 21 and Johnson spoke about re-signing with the Cubs during an interview on MLB Network Radio/XM Radio shortly after the agreement was leaked. Johnson made $900,000 last year and will be paid $1.15 [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Cashner, Anthony Rizzo, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Pena, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Casey Coleman, Chris Carpenter, Coco Crisp, Darwin Barney, Edwin Jackson, Ernie Banks, Geovany Soto, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Joe Saunders, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Kerry Wood, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Paul Maholm, Prince Fielder, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Yoenis Cespedes

FanGraphs Top 15 Cubs Prospects for 2012

December 22, 2011 By Neil 108 Comments

Prior to the Winter Meetings, FanGraphs released their list of the top 15 prospects in the Cubs’ system. Unlike Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus, FanGraphs ranked Javier Baez the top prospect in the Cubs’ organization with Brett Jackson, Matt Szczur, Dillon Maples and Trey McNutt rounding out the top five. FanGraphs stated the Cubs’ system [...]

Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Aaron Kurcz, Austin Kirk, Ben Wells, Brett Jackson, Chris Carpenter, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Geovany Soto, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Marco Hernandez, Marlon Byrd, Matthew Szczur, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Dolis, Shawon Dunston Jr, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Zeke DeVoss

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#Cubs prospect Pierce Johnson gave up one run on 6 hits with 2 walks and 8 strikeouts in 6.2 IP in Kane County’s 8-1 victory on Friday night about 2 hours ago
#Cubs prospect Albert Almora went 1-3 with a run scored, 2 walks and 2 strikeouts in his third game with Kane County on Friday night. about 2 hours ago
RT @TommyBirch #IowaCubs trainer out to look at Caridad on the mound. He's coming out of the game after throwing 2 balls to start the IP. about 2 hours ago
#Cubs : Reds Drop the Hanigan on Feldman - Cubs 4, Reds 7 http://t.co/h2uBO8E5jK #MLB about 3 hours ago
#Cubs on Friday - Valbuena: 2-3, 2B, RBI, BB, R - Sweeney: 1-4, 2B, R - Navarro: 1-3, R, BB - Barney: 0-3, SF, RBI about 3 hours ago
#Cubs lost 7-4 to #Reds on Friday night – Scott Feldman: 5R, 7H (2 HR), BB, WP, 5K in 5.1 IP (104 pitches, 63 strikes); 1-2, HR, 2RBI about 3 hours ago
RT ‏@IowaCubs Josh Vitters goes deep for the 3rd time this season! This one lands on the Cub Club roof. Iowa leads 5-1 in the 3rd. about 4 hours ago
RT @TheCCO_Minors With his 8K's tonight, Pierce Johnson @Flowbro33 moves into 3rd place in the Midwest League in strikeouts with 53 about 4 hours ago
RT @SmokiesonRadio Yeiper Castillo is done after six innings of work. Final line: 6 IP, 3 hits, ER, seven strikeouts, 81 pitches, 51 strikes about 4 hours ago
RT @SmokiesonRadio Yeiper Castillo has faced the minimum in four straight innings with seven strikeouts. Game remains tied at one. about 5 hours ago
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Final @KCCougars win 8-1 P Johnson @Flowbro33 6.2IP ER 8K W(3-3) @SPerakslis3 2.1IP 2K Y Cabezas 1-2 3B 3RBI @davidbote5 1-4 2RBI #teamkap about 3 hours ago
Final @smokiesbaseball lose 6-2 Y Castillo 6IP ER 7K Rubi Silva 2-4 HR(8) RBI Tim Torres 1-3 RBI about 3 hours ago
Final @daytonacubs lose 7-3 B Wells 5IP 3R 2ER 2K L(3-3) @D_Geiger 2-4 2RBI @JAndreoli16 3-5 2B SB(14) @javy23baez 2-4 about 4 hours ago
With his 8K's tonight, Pierce Johnson @Flowbro33 moves into 3rd place in the Midwest League in strikeouts with 53 @WayneRandazzo #teamkap about 4 hours ago
Pierce Johnson @Flowbro33 done for the evening 6.2IP ER 8K @KCCougars lead 8-1 T8 @WayneRandazzo #teamkap about 4 hours ago
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