With the minor league regular season concluding on Labor Day, here is what to expect from Down on the Farm Report and the CCO’s continued coverage of the Cubs’ farm system in the coming months. The CCO will present an on-going, in depth look at all of the prospects in the minors, both positions players and pitchers. All of the national top prospect lists will be posted as well as news from the minor league teams, coaching staffs and player movement. And we will publish our annual list of the … [Read more...]
Minor League Report – 04/11/08
The Cubs' minor league teams kicked off a new season last week just a few days behind the big league club. There are plenty of expectations surrounding the Cubs' farm system this year. One is to show that this is in fact an improving system that is capable of producing Major League talent. Overall, the system is pitching strong and the hitting is improving. This is the first week report and the warning label should read, these are small sample sizes. … [Read more...]