The Cubs announced their 2011 Minor League coaching staffs and coordinators on Thursday. While five former Cubs remain in the system, Jody Davis is no longer with the organization as both sides decided to go in different directions. Bill Dancy received a promotion to Triple-A after earning Southern League Coach of the Year honors last year with the Smokies. Mark Johnson will manage the Boise Hawks. Frank Castillo will serve as one of the Mesa Cubs' pitching coaches and Jason Dubois will begin … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/25/10
For today's Down on the Farm Report we pick up where we left off on Monday, taking a look at the Cubs' minor league coaching staffs. Monday's post covered the Daytona Cubs, Tennessee Smokies and Iowa Cubs, so today we start with the Cubs Low-A clubs. These guys will be working with the really young prospects that need some instruction, so having the right coaches is important. … [Read more...]