Welcome to the Minor League Shuffle! Injuries throughout the organization launched a flurry of activity, but games continue to go on. As bad weather and the early season grind take their toll, the organization suffered its first “O-Fer” on Saturday. However, Nelson Perez seems to be enjoying his new surroundings, as is Jeffrey Beliveau. D.J. [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/02/11
May 2, 2011 By 18 Comments
The D-Cubs continue winning games down in the Florida State League and the Sluggin’ Smokies did what they do best … hit the baseball. But this week it was Ryan Flaherty and Rebel Ridling that stole the headlines from Brett Jackson. At Iowa, Jay Jackson made another start. Doug Davis and Todd Wellemeyer will make [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/18/11
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Daytona pitcher almost tosses a no-no, the Tennessee hitters keep on saying yes-yes, while Iowa fans say Oh, No! And the Cubs top prospect ran his hitting streak to ten games. All in this week’s Down on the Farm Report.
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/11/11
April 11, 2011 By 34 Comments
Welcome everyone to a new minor league season. This week, it seems that every level came out swinging, as each team scored over twenty runs in their first four games. There were also some lights-out pitching performances and an addition to the Iowa Cubs pitching staff. The Cubs also released several players in the organization. [...]
The Plot Thickens in Cubs Camp
March 24, 2011 By 32 Comments
The Cubs made their third round of roster cuts Wednesday when they optioned Justin Berg and Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa … and assigned Todd Wellemeyer and Angel Guzman to minor league camp. Wellemeyer is contemplating his future after dealing with another injury this spring. The Cubs are expected to make another round of roster [...]
Silva Stays in the Mix – Cubs 3 A’s 1
March 23, 2011 By 16 Comments
Spring Training Game Twenty-Seven – Cubs 3 A’s 1 WP – Carlos Silva (1-2) LP – Gio Gonzalez (1-1) Save – Kerry Wood (1) Nearly six weeks after pitchers and catchers reported to Fitch Park, Carlos Silva finally showed up to camp. Silva, by far, put together his best outing of the spring Wednesday against [...]
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