Spring Training Game Thirty-Four – Cubs 1, Reds 11 WP – Johnny Cueto (2-1) LP – Jeff Samardzija (2-1) Save – None Tuesday night’s Cactus League game was a well pitched game, on both sides, until the ninth inning. The Reds sent 14 batters to the plate in the ninth and scored nine times before [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/30/12
July 30, 2012 By 58 Comments
The team results were not what the managers wanted to see but several prospects in the Cubs’ system had a good end of the week and for some the solid play carried over into the weekend. The Smokies had a rough end to their nine-game road trip. Jae-Hoon Ha was injured during Thursday’s game in [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/26/12
July 26, 2012 By 71 Comments
Movement was once again the focus of the early part of the week, although there were none of significance above the Single-A level. This past week saw the debuts of outfielders Jorge Soler and Albert Almora in the rookie league, while Dan Vogelbach said hello to the fans of Boise. Yao-Lin Wang was also on [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/23/12
July 23, 2012 By 25 Comments
There was some questionable roster management as the losses piled up to end the week. Tennessee has dropped five straight, while Boise and Daytona have four-game losing streaks, and Iowa has lost three in a row. Through it all, there were still some outstanding offensive performances by Javier Baez, Rubi Silva, and Josh Vitters. So [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/0912
July 9, 2012 By 25 Comments
It’s a hot time to be at the hot corner in the Cubs’ organization this week, as third base seems to be where it’s at. Peoria’s Dustin Geiger tied a club record for home runs, while Boise’s Jeimer Candelario remained a hitting machine. Greg Rohan made a big splash in his debut at Tennessee, and [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/02/12
July 2, 2012 By 27 Comments
The roller-coaster ride that is the minor leagues had its dips and turns as we roll into Independence Day. Boise slugger Jeimer Candelario may have a new partner, as Bijan Rademacher has burst onto the scene. Peoria struggled against the first half champs, while Iowa continues to flounder despite the surge from Josh Vitters. Another [...]
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