The Daytona Cubs released a tentative 2013 Opening Day roster on Monday afternoon. The D-Cubs open the season on Thursday night, April 4 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark against the Brevard County Manatees. Dave Keller will call the shots for the D-Cubs, his first managerial assignment in the Cubs’ organization. Storm Davis (pitching coach), Mariano Duncan [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/18/13
March 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
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 [...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – The Split Squads – 03/03/13
March 3, 2013 By 32 Comments
Spring Training Game Nine: Cubs (SS) (4-4) vs. Angels (1-6) Game Time – 2:05pm CST Coverage – TV: MLB.TV/MLB Network (delayed) – Radio: Angels.com Location – Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe Nick Struck (0-0, 4.50/1.00) vs. Joe Blanton (0-0, -.–/-.–) Spring Training Game Ten: Cubs (SS) (4-4) vs. Brewers (3-6) Game Time – 2:05pm CST Coverage [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/25/13
February 25, 2013 By 2 Comments
Five Players to Watch: Low-A Kane County and High-A Daytona This is the second in a series of articles highlighting some of the players not noted on off-season prospect lists. The players are listed in alphabetical order, and as they are presently listed on rosters. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily reflect where each [...]
Carlos Marmol, Front Office Changes and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
February 1, 2013 By 14 Comments
Carlos Marmol was accused in a Dominican Republic court on Wednesday of domestic assault. Miledys Mejia Cepeda, 24, accused Marmol of violating articles 309-1, 309-2 and 333-2 of the Dominican Republic criminal code which are violence against women and filed a criminal complaint. The police have not filed charges according to the Tribune and he [...]
A Look at the Infield in the Cubs System
November 23, 2012 By 21 Comments
The infield outlook appears muddy down on the farm. With the conclusion of the Arizona Fall League and the Hot Stove League kicking into high gear, the Cubs appear to have more questions than answers concerning the infield throughout the system. While management grapples with the question of ‘Who’s on Third?’ for the parent club, [...]
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