The CCO’s Cubs Minor League Short-Season Player and Pitcher of the Year for 2016 – INF Isaac Parades and LHP Jose Paulino The minor league season ended last week for the Cubs affiliates with two league championships. The Eugene Emeralds won the Northwest League for the first time in 41 years and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans defended the cup with its second straight Carolina League Championship. The Pelicans are the first back-to-back league champs in 30 years. It’s time to shift gears and … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – Minor League Leaders and Awards
Cubs Minor League Leaders and Awards This past season was quite successful for the Cubs in their minor league system. As the year ended on Monday, several players wound up leading their league in a category or were given a particular award by the league. Here is a level by level recap. Arizona Rookie League – AZL Cubs Infielder Isaac Paredes, Catcher/First Baseman/DH Gustavo Polanco, and left-handed relief pitcher Eugenio Palma were all named to the post-season All-Star Team in the Arizona … [Read more...]
Cubs Minor League Postseason All-Stars
Cubs prospects INF/OF Chesny Young, C Victor Caratini, RHP Preston Morrison, SS Isaac Paredes, 1B/DH Gustavo Polanco, LHP Eugenio Palma named Postseason All-Stars Six prospects from the Cubs system were recently named Postseason All-Stars by their respective leagues. The Southern League named INF Chesny Young and C Victor Caratini postseason All-Stars. RHP Preston Morrison, who is currently pitching with High-A Myrtle Beach, was recognized by the Midwest League for how he pitched with the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/22/16
Streaks were the topic to start this week as Eugene ran their winning streak to 15 games thanks to Wladimir Galindo, while Jeimer Candelario extended his on-base streak to 28 games for Iowa. Matt Rose had a monster night for South Bend that included a Grand Slam, and Ian Rice came up big for Myrtle Beach. Brad Markey keeps plugging away for Tennessee and Isaac Parades kept hitting in Arizona. Along with highlights from the Dominican Republic, here is today’s Down on the Farm Report. Short … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/19/16
When you win 14 games in a row and tie the Northwest League record, they come in all sizes as Eugene demonstrated thanks to Dylan Cease and Kevonte Mitchell. The AZL Cubs also shined with 17-year old Isaac Parades and 19-year old Gustavo Polanco leading the way. Duane Underwood. Jr. had a rehab assignment with South Bend and Chesny Young regained the batting lead in the Southern League for Tennessee. Meanwhile, Jeimer Candelario keeps hitting for Iowa and Fernando Kelli keeps stealing in the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/27/16
It was time for hitters to shine for the Cubs’ minor leagues as Eddy Julio Martinez is red hot for South Bend and Yasiel Balaguert is the reigning Player of the week for Myrtle Beach. Chesny Young and Trey Martin had big nights for Tennessee and 17-year old Isaac Parades helped the AZL Cubs clinch a playoff berth. Also, be sure to check out the News and Notes to keep up with all the latest player movement. The Down on the Farm Report has all the information on the shake up in the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – Minor League Predictions
Minor League Predictions Once again it is time for me to step out of my comfort zone and make some predictions. Every season, I wildly grope to try and make some prescient comments concerning the approximately 300 players that will don a uniform in the Cubs’ minor league system. The upcoming minor league season looks like to be very exciting, with teams expected to challenge for league honors at all levels. Whether some of those players make it to the big leagues will have a lot to do with … [Read more...]