The top prospect in the Cubs’ system was named player of the week in the Florida State League. After a slow start, Javier Baez has heated up. Baez was named the FSL’s Player of the Week after hitting .435 with two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and five runs scored. Baez is hitting .265/.299/.520/.819 [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/02/13
April 2, 2013 By 19 Comments
Minor League Predictions It’s like the Sports Illustrated cover jinx, only in reverse. Every season, I wildly grope to try and make some prescient comments concerning the approximately 300 players that will don a uniform in the Cubs’ minor league system. The season ahead appears to be an exciting one for fans of the minor [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Outright RHP Guillermo Moscoso to Triple-A Iowa
March 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
According to multiple reports, as expected the Cubs outrighted recently acquired Guillermo Moscoso to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs claimed Moscoso off waivers from the Blue Jays on Wednesday after placing Arodys Vizcaino on the 60-day DL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Guillermo Moscoso has been removed from the 40-man roster creating a [...]
Two More Practice Games and Two More Decisions for the Cubs
March 29, 2013 By 73 Comments
The Cubs extended stay in Arizona came to an end on Thursday following the Cactus League finale against the Mariners. The team broke camp and departed for Houston. The Cubs have only two more exhibition games remaining on their spring schedule … and a couple of decisions to make. During Thursday’s telecast on Comcast SportsNet, [...]
Cory Wade Will Not Be on the Cubs Opening Day Roster and Other News Bits
March 28, 2013 By 11 Comments
While the spring roster moves are not official, the Cubs cut another player from the spring roster on Wednesday. The Cubs informed Cory Wade that he is no longer in the mix for the last spot in the bullpen. Even with the addition of Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi is considered the favorite to land the [...]
Cubs Inform Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam No Longer in Mix for Opening Day Roster
March 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
While the spring roster cuts are not official, according to multiple reports the Cubs told Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam they are no longer in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Both players are expected to be re-assigned to minor league camp in the coming days.
It’s Decision Time for the Cubs as Opening Day Nears
March 26, 2013 By 21 Comments
The Cubs extremely long stay in Arizona is just about over. The equipment truck leaves for Chicago on Wednesday and the team breaks camp after Thursday’s finale at HoHoKam Park … Opening Day is just around the corner. According to multiple reports, the Cubs might not finalize their Opening Day roster until Sunday. The Cubs [...]
Cubs Option Rafael Dolis to Triple-A Iowa
March 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
The Cubs announced the sixth round of spring roster cuts on Sunday. As expected, the Cubs optioned RHP Rafael Dolis to Triple-A Iowa. Dolis was eligible for a fourth minor league option year because he has five or fewer professional seasons under his belt and the Cubs had already used three options on him. The [...]
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