Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13 All-Star season is upon us as Daytona went into their break on Thursday while Kane County will take off following Sunday’s game. Tennessee ended a losing streak as Kyle Hendricks continues to impress. In Iowa, Steve Clevenger looks to be ready for bigger and better things as [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/17/13
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Alberto Cabrera, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Brad Nelson, Brad Zapenas, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Carlos Penalver, Casey Coleman, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Corbin Hoffner, Danny Lockhart, Darnell McDonald, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, Dillon Maples, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Edwin Maysonet, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hunter Cervenka, Jacob rogers, James Pugliese, Jasvir Rakkar, Jeff Antigua, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Kevin Encarnacion, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Flores, Marcus Hatley, Matt Iannazzo, Matt Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Hamann, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Paul Blackburn, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Reggie Golden, Ronald Torreyes, Shawon Dunston Jr, Sheldon McDonald, Steve Clevenger, Steve Perakslis, Tayler Scott, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trevor Gretzky, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Tyler Bremer, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yao-Lin Wang, Yasiel Balaguert, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
Boise Hawks Release Preliminary 2013 Opening Day Roster
The Boise Hawks released their preliminary 2013 Opening Day roster on Monday. The Hawks open their short-season on Friday in Eugene against the Emeralds, the Padres short-season affiliate. The Hawks kickoff their home schedule on June 17 against the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Gary Van Tol, in his first year as the Hawks’ manager, will call the [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Carlos Martinez, Carlos Penalver, Corbin Hoffner, Danny Lockhart, David Bote, Duane Underwood, Ethan Elias, Jacob rogers, James Pugliese, Jasvir Rakkar, Jose Dore, Justin Marra, Kevin Encarnacion, Lance Rymel, Loiger Padron, Matt Iannazzo, Orbandy Rodriguez, Paul Blackburn, Rony Rodriguez, Shawon Dunston Jr, Trevor Gretzky, Tyler Bremer, Yasiel Balaguert
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/18/13
Minor League Preview: Low-A Kane County and High-A Daytona Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the second of a three part installment previewing the 2013 minor league season. We will be discussing each level’s strengths, weaknesses, and things to look for this season. Please note that the previews are based on current [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Andrew McKirahan, Anthony Giansanti, Austin Reed, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Brad Zapenas, Chadd Krist, Daniel Vogelbach, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Evan Crawford, Felix Pena, Frank Del Valle, Gerardo Concepcion, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, Jacob rogers, James Pugliese, Jason McLeod, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Zeller, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Matt Spencer, Micah Gibbs, Michael Heesch, Michael Jensen, Nathan Dorris, Oliver Zapata, Paul Hoilman, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Reggie Golden, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Sergio Burruel, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Trey Martin, Tyler Bremer, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yao-Lin Wang, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/20/12
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 [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Brian Smith, Bryce Shafer, Casey Kopitzke, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dong-Yub Kim, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Orozco, Eric Jokisch, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Gerardo Concepcion, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Hunter Ackerman, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, Jacob rogers, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Pugliese, Jeff Antigua, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Zeller, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Larry Suarez, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Mark Johnson, Michael Heesch, Michael Jensen, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pete LeVitt, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rafael Diplan, Rock Shoulders, Rubi Silva, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Trey Martin, Tyler Bremer, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Xavier Batista, Yao-Lin Wang, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/10/12
The CCO’s post-season minor league awards continue with the Minor League Player of the Year. Tim Saunders and Daury Torrez were named Short-Season Player and Pitcher of the Year last week. Several players took positive steps forward in the Cubs’ system this season as a new philosophy was implemented throughout the organization. But one position [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Anthony Rizzo, Barbaro Garbey, Casey Kopitzke, Daniel Vogelbach, Daury Torrez, Dave Bialas, Dustin Geiger, Frank Castillo, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Hunter Ackerman, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, James Pugliese, Jason Dubois, Jeimer Candelario, Jesse Hodges, John Andreoli, Juan Carlos Paniagua, Justin Amlung, Justin Bour, Marco Hernandez, Marty Mason, Michael Heesch, Rafael Diplan, Rebel Ridling, Rock Shoulders, Rubi Silva, Steve Bruno, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Trey Martin, Willson Contreras
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/04/12
Hurricane Isaac, which played havoc with the Daytona Cubs’ schedule last week, moved inland and forced the cancellation of Peoria’s final home game and Iowa’s last series of the season in New Orleans. The Cubs’ system claimed two champions, with Boise’s Stephen Bruno winning the Northwest League batting title while Daytona’s John Andreoli led the [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Anthony Giansanti, Anthony Recker, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Wells, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Bryce Shafer, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dillon Maples, Diory Hernandez, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Eric Jokisch, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Hunter Ackerman, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Jacob rogers, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Pugliese, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jaye Chapman, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Beliveau, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Zeller, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Justin Marra, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Mathew Cerda, Matt Iannazzo, Matt Spencer, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Miguel Socolovich, Nathan Dorris, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pete LeVitt, Pin-Cheih Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Diplan, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Searle, Scott Weismann, Sergio Burruel, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tayler Scott, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Tony Campana, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Tyler Bremer, Wesley Darvill, Willengton Cruz, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yao-Lin Wang, Yoannis Negrin, Zach Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/27/12
There looks to be some excitement down the stretch as the minor leagues enter the last week of play. Boise has clinched the second half pennant thanks to players such as Gioskar Amaya, Stephen Bruno, Jeimer Candelario, Willson Contreras, Tayler Scott, and Dan Vogelbach. Peoria is charging to the finish line on the bat of [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Anthony Giansanti, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Wells, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brian Esposito, Brian Schlitter, Bryce Shafer, Carlos Escobar, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Chadd Krist, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Diory Hernandez, Dustin Geiger, Dustin Harrington, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Horacio Ramirez, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, Jacob rogers, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jairo Asencio, James Pugliese, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Frazier, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Zeller, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Iannazzo, Matt Spencer, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Michael Jensen, Miguel Socolovich, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Pete LeVitt, Pin-Cheih Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Diplan, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Searle, Scott Maine, Scott Weismann, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tayler Scott, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Tony Campana, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Tyrelle Harris, Willengton Cruz, Willson Contreras, Yao-Lin Wang, Yoannis Negrin, Zach Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/20/12
Things continue to look good from the ground up in the minor league system and Iowa surprised by winning three out of four to end the week as Dave Sappelt appears to have his eye on the big league club in September. Boise has stayed in the lead in the second half of the season [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Alfredo Amazega, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Back to the Minors, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brian Esposito, Brian Schlitter, Bryce Shafer, Carlos Escobar, Casey Weathers, Chad Noble, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Diory Hernandez, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Elieser Bonne, Elliot Soto, Eric Jokisch, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hayden Simpson, Horacio Ramirez, Hunter Ackerman, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, Jacob rogers, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jairo Asencio, James Pugliese, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jaye Chapman, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Frazier, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Lance Rymel, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Spencer, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Burgess, Michael Heesch, Michael Jensen, Nate Samson, Nathan Dorris, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Paul Hoilman, Pete LeVitt, Pierce Johnson, PJ Francescon, Rafael Diplan, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Maine, Scott Weismann, Seth McClung, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Taylor Davis, Tim Saunders, Tony Campana, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Wesley Darvill, Willengton Cruz, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Zach Cates, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/16/12
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 [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Albert Almora, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Prieto, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brian Esposito, Carlos Penalver, Casey Coleman, Casey Harman, Casey Weathers, Chad Martin, Corbin Hoffner, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Danny Lockhart, Dave Sappelt, David Bote, Dillon Maples, Diory Hernandez, Eduardo Orozco, Frankie De La Cruz, Garrett Schlecht, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hayden Simpson, Jacob rogers, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jairo Asencio, James Pugliese, Jay Jackson, Jaye Chapman, Jeff Frazier, Jeimer Candelario, Jorge Soler, Jose Arias, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Bour, Justin Marra, Kevin Rhoderick, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Mathew Cerda, Matt Iannazzo, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Nate Samson, Oliver Zapata, Oneri Fleita, Paul Blackburn, Pete LeVitt, Pin-Cheih Chen, Rubi Silva, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Maine, Seth McClung, Shawon Dunston Jr, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tayler Scott, Tony Campana, Trevor Gretzky, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Tyler Bremer, Tyrelle Harris, Wesley Darvill, Willengton Cruz, Willson Contreras, Xavier Batista, Yao-Lin Wang, Yoannis Negrin, Zach Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/09/12
Progress continues to inch along in the Cubs’ system, with the lower minor league teams showing the most improvement. Boise has moved into first place in the second half as leading hitters Gioskar Amaya, Stephen Bruno, and Dan Vogelbach have stabilized the offense. Shortstop Tim Saunders has tightened up the defense in Peoria, to the [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Albert Almora, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Prieto, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Bryce Shafer, Carlos Escobar, Casey Coleman, Casey Weathers, Chadd Krist, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Daniel Vogelbach, Dave Sappelt, Dillon Maples, Diory Hernandez, Dustin Harrington, Eduardo Orozco, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Felix Pena, Frank Del Valle, Frankie De La Cruz, Gioskar Amaya, Greg Rohan, Hunter Ackerman, Ian Dickson, Izaac Garsez, Jacob Brigham, Jacob rogers, Jairo Asencio, James Adduci, James Pugliese, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jaye Chapman, Jeff Antigua, Jeff Frazier, Jeffrey Lorick, Jeimer Candelario, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Justin Amlung, Justin Berg, Justin Bour, Justin Marra, Kevin Rhoderick, Lance Rymel, Larry Suarez, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Loiger Padron, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Mathew Cerda, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Heesch, Michael Jensen, Nathan Dorris, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Paul Blackburn, Pete LeVitt, PJ Francescon, Rafael Diplan, Rebel Ridling, Rock Shoulders, Ryan McNeil, Ryan Searle, Sergio Burruel, Shawon Dunston Jr, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Su-Min Jung, Tim Saunders, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Tyler Bremer, Tyrelle Harris, Wesley Darvill, Willengton Cruz, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Zach Cates, Zach Rosscup, Zeke DeVoss
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