Daytona remained in the spotlight this week as Javier Baez and Tim Saunders each hit grand slams on Tuesday. Iowa received excellent pitching performances from Chris Rusin and Nick Struck. Pitching also took center stage for Boise, as Loiger Padron extended the team’s scoreless streak for starters. Kane County wrapped up the first half with a win, while Tennessee split a pair. Along with recaps from the Dominican and Venezuelan Leagues and the Midwest All-Star game, see what’s inside of this … [Read more...]
Boise Hawks Release Preliminary 2013 Opening Day Roster
The Boise Hawks released their preliminary 2013 Opening Day roster on Monday. The Hawks open their short-season on Friday in Eugene against the Emeralds, the Padres short-season affiliate. The Hawks kickoff their home schedule on June 17 against the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Gary Van Tol, in his first year as the Hawks’ manager, will call the shots for Boise this season. David Rosario (pitching coach), Bill Buckner (hitting coach) and Jonathan Fierro (trainer) round out Van Tol’s staff. The … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/11/13
Minor League Preview – Rookie and Short Season-A Ball Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first of a three part installment previewing the 2013 minor league season. A brief overall look at the system will precede the team summaries. We will be using a new format, discussing each level’s strengths, weaknesses, and things to look for this season. Please note that the previews are based on current roster assignments and anticipated Spring Training success. All assignments, both as … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/30/12
Entering the final week of the minor league season has different meanings at each level. For the players in Iowa, such as Greg Rohan and Dave Sappelt, it means their last chance to make an impression and hope for a September call-up to the big leagues. In Boise and Arizona, players like Stephen Bruno, Jeimer Candelario, Shawon Dunston Jr., and Trevor Gretzky are beginning to prepare for the playoffs. While the players in Tennessee, Daytona and Peoria are trying to show management that they … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/12/12
Minor League Preview - Rookie and Short-Season A-Ball Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first of a three-part installment previewing the 2012 minor league season. With a Dominican Summer League team making the playoffs in 2011, a 2011 rookie team narrowly missing the playoffs, and the most celebrated draft class for the Cubs in recent memory; the 2012 rookie and Short Season-A teams figure to garner more attention than ever. Here's how both teams look for the up-coming season. … [Read more...]
Recap of the Cubs 2011 First-Year Player Draft
The 2011 MLB First-Year player draft took place last week and the Cubs selected players in all 50 rounds. The Cubs made Javier Baez their first round pick with the ninth overall selection in the draft. In all, Tim Wilken and his staff selected 29 college players and 21 high school players ... 29 pitchers (five left-handers and 21 right-handers), 10 infielders, 11 outfielders and three catchers. Here is look back at Cubs drafts of the past, the current state of the Cubs system, along with depth … [Read more...]