The Cubs announced their 2012 Minor League managers, coaching staffs and coordinators on Wednesday. Dave Bialas moved from minor league field coordinator to manager of the Iowa Cubs. The I-Cubs will also have a new hitting coach. Dave Keller, who was on Mike Quade's staff last season will replace Von Joshua as Iowa's hitting coach. Jeff Fassero received a promotion to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. Fassero was pitching coach in Peoria last year. The Cubs also shifted Bill Dancy for the third … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/11
The Cubs Minor League System Quarterly Report We are now a little more than halfway through the minor league season. Many of the Cub affiliates have performed well, producing twenty-three All-Stars. Here's how the affiliates in the Chicago Cubs' organization have performed. … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Minor League Coaching Staffs and Coordinators
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 – 11/08/10
Two Cubs prospects take part in the annual AFL Rising Stars Game. One less fortunate member of the Mesa Solar Sox finds himself out for the season. Two vacancies are created on the minor league coaching staff, one because of a promotion and the other due to a departure. Find out who's hot and who's not in the humid climate of Venezuela. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
News and Notes from Day Two of the Cubs Organizational Meetings
Wednesday was a busy day for the Chicago Cubs. The headlines ranged from Q's coaching staff to Ryne Sandberg to the vote passing in Mesa to Aramis Ramirez telling the team he will exercise his option for 2011 and remain with the Cubs. But Tyler Colvin, Brett Jackson, Chris Archer, Minor League coaching moves and Sammy Sosa's bat were also in the news. Here's the update ... … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/20/10
The Tennessee Smokies lost the Southern League Championship series. The Jacksonville Suns were victorious in four games, topping Tennessee in the league finals for the second consecutive year. A great year for Bill Dancy and company came to a close on a sour note, as a walk-off home run ended the series. All that and more in the final Down on the Farm Report of the season. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/16/10
After the Smokies and Suns both clinched their respective semifinal series on Sunday, the stage was set for the Southern League Championship Series. The two teams battled it out each of the last two nights at Smokies Park in a rematch of the '09 finals. The "Player of the Year" and "Pitcher of the Year" are announced by the Cubs organization. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/13/10
The Tennessee Smokies won their playoff series against the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx! They are set to begin the Southern League Finals! Two members of the Tennessee press box receive awards for their fine work. Two Cubs farmhands are named to the roster of Team USA for the Pan American Games. Four guys are added to the Smokies roster before postseason play begins. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/06/10
The Iowa Cubs reduce their magic number to one but come up short in their first chance to clinch. Two Cubs minor league managers are named the Manager of the Year for their respective leagues. One Cubs minor league skipper is ejected from a game in the first inning. Three Tennessee Smokies are named postseason All-Stars. The Daytona Cubs and Peoria Chiefs are both eliminated from playoff contention. All four Cub full season affiliates end the year with records over .500! All that and more … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/02/10
We've hit the final stretch of the regular season of minor league baseball. Going into this weekend, the Iowa Cubs are still fighting for a playoff berth. The Daytona Cubs are trying to fight off elimination. The Tennessee Smokies are riding-high trying to stay smoking hot as they head into the postseason. The Peoria Chiefs are trying to finish the season above .500. Jeff Samardzija was knocked around, the Iowa offense exploded for season highs, and September call-ups will hold off until the … [Read more...]