As we near the Memorial Day sign post, Kane County, Daytona, and Tennessee have improved their records to around .500, with only Iowa lagging behind. Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher continue to be the compelling forces for the Cougars, while Matt Szczur, Christian Villanueva, and Rafael Lopez have stepped up their games for the Smokies. [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/20/13
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Carlos Escobar, Casey Coleman, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, David Cales, Dillon Maples, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Edwin Maysonet, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Stewart, Jair Fernandez, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeff Antigua, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Justin Amlung, Kevin Rhoderick, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Garza, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yeiper Castillo, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/16/13
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/16/13 The lows seemed to outnumber the highs to start the week, as both Kane County and Daytona could not manage a win between them. Iowa wasn’t much better, taking only one out of three from Reno. Tennessee was the only Cubs’ affiliate to show some life as [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Arnaldo Calero, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Bryant Flete, Casey Coleman, Chad Noble, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, David Cales, Dillon Maples, Eduardo Figueroa, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hisanori Takahashi, Ian Dickson, Ian Stewart, Jair Fernandez, Javier Baez, Jeff Antigua, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Josh Vitters, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Luis Liria, Marcus Hatley, Matthew Szczur, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Steve Perakslis, Tim Torres, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/13/13
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/13/13 Signs that thing are starting to change in the minors arose at the end of the week as several players were promoted and traded. Kane County is starting to live up to some of their pre-season hype, due in large part to a nine-game hitting streak by [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Alberto Gonzalez, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, Dillon Maples, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Gioskar Amaya, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Justin Amlung, Kameron Loe, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyuji Fujikawa, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Garza, Matt Iannazzo, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Ty Wright, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Putnam
Dan Vogelbach Wins Top Prospect Poll
Every year, the CCO puts together a top prospect watch of ten players based on the votes from you, the fans. This year, Chicago Cubs Online decided to spice things up. A primary poll was started at the beginning of the year and votes were received for the first time on the website, on Facebook, [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Arodys Vizcaino, Barret Loux, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Duane Underwood, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Jesse Hodges, Jorge Soler, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Logan Watkins, Paul Blackburn, Pierce Johnson, Reggie Golden, Ronald Torreyes, Steve Bruno, Tim Saunders, Trevor Gretzky
Tim Saunders Wins the CCO’s Fan Poll
The results of this year’s minor league fan poll are in … and the 86 players nominated surpassed last year’s poll by 16. With 362 votes cast, it easily outdistanced last season’s total of 236. In the end, infielder/ outfielder Tim Saunders pulled ahead of RHP Dillon Maples, OF Reggie Golden, and a last minute surge by [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Arodys Vizcaino, Barret Loux, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Duane Underwood, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Jesse Hodges, Jorge Soler, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Logan Watkins, Paul Blackburn, Pierce Johnson, Reggie Golden, Ronald Torreyes, Steve Bruno, Tim Saunders, Trevor Gretzky
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/11/13
Minor League Preview – Rookie and Short Season-A Ball Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first of a three part installment previewing the 2013 minor league season. A brief overall look at the system will precede the team summaries. We will be using a new format, discussing each level’s strengths, weaknesses, [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Alberto Mineo, Alexander Santana, Anthony Prieto, Arnaldo Calero, Ben Carhart, Brandon Hyde, Brian Smith, Bryant Flete, Carlos Escobar, Carlos Martinez-Pumarino, Carlos Penalver, Chad Martin, Corbin Hoffner, Daniel Adrian, Daniel Vogelbach, Danny Lockhart, Daury Torrez, David Bote, David Henrie, Dillon Maples, Dong-Yub Kim, Duane Underwood, Erick Castillo, Ethan Elias, Garrett Schlecht, Jason McLeod, Jasvir Rakkar, Jed Hoyer, Jeffrey Baez, Jenner Emeterio, Jesse Hodges, Jhonny Pena, Jin-Young Kim, Jorge Soler, Josh Conway, Justin Amlung, Justin Marra, Kelvin Encarnacion, Lance Rymel, Luis Villabla, Neftali Rosario, Paul Blackburn, Pierce Johnson, Rashad Crawford, Ryan Hartman, Ryan McNeil, Shamil Ubiera, Shawon Dunston Jr, Steven De La Cruz, Theo Epstein, Tim Saunders, Trevor Gretzky, Trey Lang, Wilfredo Petit, Xavier Batista, Yasiel Balaguert
The CCO’s Top 20 Cubs Prospects for 2013
The CCO’s off-season look at the Cubs’ farm system concludes with our list of the top 20 prospects in the Cubs’ organization. The Cubs system as a whole is coming off a good year, the first under the new regime. Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, Jason McLeod and Tim Wilken were able to add projectable talent [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Arodys Vizcaino, Barret Loux, Brett Jackson, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Duane Underwood, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Junior Lake, Logan Watkins, Matthew Szczur, Pierce Johnson, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/18/13
Five Players to Watch: Rookie and Short Season-A Ball This is the first in a series of articles highlighting some of the players not noted on off-season prospect lists. The players are listed in alphabetical order, and as they are presently listed on official rosters. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily reflect where each [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: albert alm, Bryant Flete, Carlos Penalver, Daniel Vogelbach, Daury Torrez, Dillon Maples, Gioskar Amaya, Jenner Emeterio, Jhon Ortega, Jorge Soler, Justin Marra, Luis Acosta, Marco Hernandez, Mark Malave, Ryan McNeil, Shawon Dunston Jr, Starlin Castro, Tayler Scott, Trevor Gretzky
MLB.com’s Top 21 Cubs Prospects for 2013
The week long look at the Cubs farm system continued Wednesday when Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com published their rankings of the top prospects in the National League Central. As expected Javier Baez topped MLB.com’s Cubs list with Albert Almora, Jorge Soler, Brett Jackson and Arodys Vizcaino rounding out the top five. Seven of the 21 [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Arismendy Alcantara, Arodys Vizcaino, Brett Jackson, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Duane Underwood, Gioskar Amaya, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jason McLeod, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Jeimer Candelario, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Paul Blackburn, Pierce Johnson, Rob Whitenack, Theo Epstein, Tim Wilken, Trey Martin
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/04/13
Winter League Wrap-up A long and busy winter season wound down as the Caribbean World Series and Australian Baseball League playoffs opened on Friday. Altogether, 52 players that belonged to the Cubs system at one time or another in the 2012 off-season participated in winter ball. The notable performers, along with a recap of both [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Arnaldo Calero, Christian Villanueva, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Edwin Maysonet, Esmailin Caridad, Junior Lake, Luis Valbuena, Ryan Searle, Tim Saunders, Tyrelle Harris, Yoanner Negrin
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