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 – 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
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/06/13
Streaks are now the news in the minors as Daytona has won six straight thanks to the hot hitting of John Andreoli and Ben Carhart. Kane County has reeled off four straight wins on pitching gems by Pierce Johnson and Felix Pena, and a red-hot Bijan Rademacher. However, a back injury to Jae-Hoon Ha has [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Alberto Cabrera, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Ben Wells, Bijan Rademacher, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Chad Noble, Chadd Krist, Chris Rusin, Christian Villanueva, Dallas Beeler, Daniel Vogelbach, David Cales, Dustin Geiger, Eduardo Figueroa, Eduardo Orozco, Eric Jokisch, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Gioskar Amaya, Hisanori Takahashi, Ian Dickson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jeff Antigua, Jeimer Candelario, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Justin Amlung, Kevin Rhoderick, Logan Watkins, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Garza, Matt Iannazzo, Oliver Zapata, Pierce Johnson, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Sheldon McDonald, Starling Peralta, Steve Bruno, Steve Perakslis, Taiwan Easterling, Tayler Scott, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Ty Wright, Willson Contreras, Zac Rosscup, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/02/13
Matt Garza completed his first rehab start Wednesday with the Smokies. While Tennessee lost the rain-shortened game, Garza threw 42 pitches, 25 strikes, in 2.2 IP. Garza walked two batters and gave up a hit and run in his first game action since last July. Garza is expected to make his second rehab start on Monday [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Anthony Giansanti, Austin Reed, Barret Loux, Ben Carhart, Bijan Rademacher, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Brooks Raley, Chadd Krist, Cory Wade, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, David Cales, Donnie Murphy, Dustin Geiger, Edwin Maysonet, Eric Jokisch, Esmailin Caridad, Felix Pena, Frank Batista, Frank Del Valle, Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Ian Stewart, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jair Fernandez, Javier Baez, JC Boscan, Jeimer Candelario, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Justin Amlung, Kyle Hendricks, Lendy Castillo, Logan Watkins, Luis Liria, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Garza, Matt Iannazzo, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Michael Heesch, Nathan Dorris, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Sweeney, Starling Peralta, Steve Perakslis, Tim Saunders, Tim Torres, Tony Zych, Wesley Darvill, Willson Contreras, Yaniel Cabezas, Yeiper Castillo, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/25/13
Iowa and Daytona continued their season long struggles this week in Memphis and against Dunedin respectively. But both teams saw glimmers of hope from pitcher Brooks Raley and infielder Tim Saunders. Kane County evened their record by splitting a pair with Peoria. Pin-Cheih Chen started to heat up and Dan Vogelbach has remained steady. However, [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Alberto Gonzalez, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Giansanti, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Austin Reed, Ben Carhart, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brian Bogusevic, Brian Schlitter, Brian Smith, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Chadd Krist, Christian Villanueva, Daniel Vogelbach, Darnell McDonald, David Cales, Dustin Geiger, Eric Jokisch, Frank Del Valle, Gioskar Amaya, Hisanori Takahashi, Hunter Cervenka, Ian Dickson, Jae-Hoon Ha, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Johermyn Chavez, John Andreoli, Jonathan Mota, Jorge Soler, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Logan Watkins, Marco Hernandez, Marcus Hatley, Matt Iannazzo, Matthew Szczur, Michael Heesch, Nick Struck, Oliver Zapata, Pin-Chieh Chen, PJ Francescon, Rafael Dolis, Rafael Lopez, Rock Shoulders, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Searle, Taiwan Easterling, Tim Saunders, Tony Zych, Trey Martin, Trey McNutt, Yao-Lin Wang, Yoanner Negrin, Zac Rosscup, Zach Cates, Zach Putnam, Zeke DeVoss
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/17/12
Second Half Minor League Report In looking at the Cubs’ minor league system for the second half of the 2012 season, one can break things down into three phases. First there are the AZL Cubs and the Boise Hawks, which received the greatest influence of the Cubs’ new front office team. With their rosters heavily [...]
Filed Under: Back to the Minors Tagged With: AJ Morris, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Rizzo, Arismendy Alcantara, Austin Kirk, Barbaro Garbey, Brett Jackson, Brian Esposito, Brian Schlitter, Brooks Raley, Casey Harman, Casey Kopitzke, Casey Weathers, Chris Rusin, Chris Volstad, Christian Villanueva, Dae-Eun Rhee, Dallas Beeler, Dave Bialas, Dave Sappelt, Diory Hernandez, Eduardo Figueroa, Elieser Bonne, Eric Jokisch, Frank Batista, Frank Castillo, Frank Del Valle, Frankie De La Cruz, Greg Rohan, Horacio Ramirez, Hunter Cervenka, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jairo Asencio, James Adduci, Jason Dubois, Javier Baez, Jay Jackson, Jeff Frazier, Jeffrey Lorick, John Andreoli, Josh Vitters, Juan Apodaca, Junior Lake, Justin Bour, Kevin Rhoderick, Kyle Hendricks, Kyler Burke, Logan Watkins, Marty Mason, Mathew Cerda, Matt Iannazzo, Matt Spencer, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Loosen, Matthew Szczur, Michael Bowden, Michael Brenly, Michael Burgess, Nelson Perez, Nick Struck, Oneri Fleita, PJ Francescon, Rafael Lopez, Randy Wells, Rebel Ridling, Rob Whitenack, Rodrigo Lopez, Ronald Torreyes, Rubi Silva, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Searle, Scott Weismann, Seth McClung, Tony Zych, Trey McNutt, Tyrelle Harris, Yoanner Negrin, Zach Cates, Zach Rosscup
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 – 08/16/12
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
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