Minor League Preview – Rookie and Short Season A Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first installment previewing the 2016 minor league season. A brief overall look at the system will precede the team summaries. Please note that the previews are based on current roster assignments and anticipated Spring Training success. All assignments, both as to position and level, are subject to change pending the completion of Spring Training. Overview The pipeline to the majors was a … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/22/16
Five Players to Watch: Rookie and Short Season-A Ball This is the first in a series of three articles highlighting some of the players not noted on off-season prospect lists. The Five Players series has identified many players who have gone on to be considered top prospects and Major League players, including Arismendy Alcantara, Jeffrey Baez, Trevor Clifton, Oscar De La Cruz, Marwin Gonzalez, Kyle Hendricks, Armando Rivero, Chesny Young, and Mark Zagunis. The players are listed in alphabetical … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/24/15
Pitching Analysis – Lower Minors Today, the CCO completes its off-season look at the Cubs’ minor league system. After reviewing the pitching staffs for Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Tennessee, High-A Myrtle Beach, and Low-A South Bend, it’s time for the pitching prospects in the lower minor leagues. Lower Minors Starters and Relievers Moving to the Short Season-A Eugene Emeralds for the 2015 season, Oscar De La Cruz became one of the most dominant pitchers in the Northwest League. The 20-year … [Read more...]
Minor Signings and Cubs News from Down on the Farm
According to Baseball America, the Cubs recently signed five players to minor league contracts. RHP Anthony Carter, RHP Fernando Cruz, RHP Jesus Camargo, OF Adron Chambers and INF Carlos Sepulveda inked minor league deals with the Cubs. The team has not announced signing the five players to contracts. Additional minor league signings should be announced in the coming weeks as the Cubs work toward the beginning of Spring Training. OF Adron Chambers, RHP Anthony Carter and INF Jonathan … [Read more...]