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 – 06/13/13
June 13, 2013 By 12 Comments
All eyes seems to have turn to Daytona at the start of the week as Javier Baez looked to claim his spot as the top prospect in the system with a four home run night. The D-Cubs also showed off their speed by stealing ten straight bases in a doubleheader on Sunday. Kane County went [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/06/13
June 6, 2013 By 33 Comments
As the minor league seasons approach the midway point the All-Star squads for the Midwest and Florida State Leagues have been set with several Cubs’ prospects named to their respective rosters. Kane County continues to battle to reach the .500 mark while Daytona rides great pitching from Austin Kirk, Ben Wells, and Frank Del Valle [...]
The Draft is Around the Corner … and Other Cubs News and Notes
June 4, 2013 By 52 Comments
As Theo Epstein has said, the most important day for the Chicago Cubs is just 48 hours away. The 2013 first year player draft begins on Thursday and the Cubs are in a position where they cannot afford to miss with the second pick in the draft. Most feel the Cubs will take one of [...]
Cubs Sign Jose Morales to Minor League Contract
April 20, 2013 By 5 Comments
According to Baseball America, the Cubs signed veteran catcher Jose Morales to a minor league contract. The 30-year old Morales spent last season in the Pirates organization. Morales hit .266/.350/.335/.695 with six doubles, one triple and one home run in 58 games with Triple-A Indianapolis.
From the Wire … Cubs Claim Kameron Loe Off Waivers from the Mariners, Place Clevenger on the 60-day DL
April 14, 2013 By 7 Comments
The Cubs claimed RHP Kameron Loe off of waivers from the Mariners prior to Sunday’s game with the Giants. To make room of the 40-man roster, Steve Clevenger was placed on the 60-day DL with a left oblique strain. The Mariners designated Kameron Loe for assignment on April 11 after posting a 1-1 record in [...]
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