As we head into the final month of the regular season for the winter leagues, there were plenty of thrill, chills and spills this past week. Dave Sappelt nearly hit for the cycle in Venezuela, while Tony Campana saved the day with a diving catch. Meanwhile, arbitration bound Luis Valbuena kept on slugging and new [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/26/12
November 26, 2012 By 6 Comments
The list of Cubs’ prospects and players participating in the winter leagues grew last week. Counting the recently completed Arizona Fall League, the Cubs now have 43 players participating in winter ball. Pitchers Rafael Dolis and Ryan Searle, catcher Neftali Rosario and recently signed Johermyn Chavez and Alberto Gonzalez were added to rosters over the [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/19/12
November 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
As the winter leagues kicked into high gear this week, a pair of players with aspirations for the big league club in Luis Valbuena and Dave Sappelt had huge showings in Venezuela. Starting pitching had some encouraging signs with fine efforts by Michael Bowden, Eduardo Figueroa, Jay Jackson and Yoanner Negrin. It was the final [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/12/12
November 12, 2012 By 6 Comments
Another week, another league begins play as the newly formed Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League started up in Puerto Rico. The Cubs have two players represented, for now, in newly signed infielder Edwin Maysonet and catcher Rafael Lopez. Meanwhile, back in Arizona, infielder Logan Watkins is beginning to make a name for himself while outfielder [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/05/12
November 5, 2012 By 11 Comments
Pitching seemed to be the focus this past week, as the organization added two more hurlers in Michael Bowden and Jay Jackson to their winter roster. Starters Yoanner Negrin and Horacio Ramirez had some good showings. Among the relievers having a good week were Jairo Asencio, Jeffry Antigua, Esmailin Caridad, and Nick Struck. It was [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/29/12
October 29, 2012 By 20 Comments
It was strange happenings as the fall and winter leagues embraced the Halloween spirit. Eduardo Figueroa became the first trade of the winter, appearing for both Caribes de Anzoategui and Tiburones de La Guaira this week. Meanwhile, Mesa played to a rare tie and Javier Baez took over the league lead in RBI. And after [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/22/12
October 22, 2012 By 28 Comments
Misery loves company, as Greg Rohan and Hector Mayora joined the entire Mesa Solar Sox squad in having a tough time this past week. Mesa was a miserable 0-for-6 for the week, as they wasted decent performances from Matt Szczur and Kevin Rhoderick. However, Ty Wright saw his fortunes turn around as he welcomed Jae-Hoon [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 10/08/12
October 8, 2012 By 17 Comments
Meet the Mesa Solar Sox: Position Players and Coaches This is the second of two articles highlighting the players from the Cubs organization who will be taking part in the 2012 Arizona Fall League, which starts tomorrow (Tuesday, October 9). Today, the CCO will be looking at the position players and coaches that will be [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/20/12
September 20, 2012 By 4 Comments
Second Half Minor League Report – Part 2 Part two of the CCO’s look at the Cubs’ minor league system for the second half of the 2012 season focuses on the Peoria Chiefs and Boise Hawks. The Peoria Chiefs plodded along in the second half, as promotions and injuries to their pitching staff took its [...]
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