The holiday weekend and the close of the regular season in the Dominican Republic limited the opportunities for Cubs’ prospects. However, led by Chesny Young, Escogido was able to secure a playoff position after being in last place for most of the season. The steady pitching of Miguel Mejia also allowed Caguas reach the postseason in Puerto Rico. On the brink of the second season this winter, the Down on the Farm Report exclusively provides all the winter league details. Dominican Winter … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/19/16
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/19/16 As the holidays approach, the action becomes a little sparse in the winter leagues for the Cubs prospects. There was another goodbye this week as outfielder Juan Perez was signed by the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, Stephen Fife jumped from the Dominican League to the Venezuelan League. And through it all, Chesny Young just keeps on hitting. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays, the Down on the Farm Report brings you the inside information. Dominican … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/15/16
Position Analysis – Triple-A Pitchers It is time to move to the mound as the in-depth look at every position in the Cubs’ system continues. The CCO turns to pitching and the arms in the organization. Today the focus is on the possibilities for the pitching staff at the highest level in the Cubs’ minor league system, Triple-A Iowa. Triple-A Starters and Relievers Iowa Cubs Lacking any Major League ready prospects and concerned about depth for the big league club, the Cubs’ front office … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/12/16
Attention this past week turned to Puerto Rico where Corey Black recorded his 12th save and Jacob Hannemann delivered a walk-off home run. Infielders Bryant Flete and Carlos Penalver got some action in Venezuela, while Chesny Young collected eight more hits in the Dominican Republic. The details are inside today’s Down on the Farm Report. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas Cibaenas evened their record to 18-18 last Monday with a 5-2 victory over Orientales. Juan Perez started in … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/05/16
It seems as if no matter where he is Chesny Young just keeps on hitting as the batting champion continues to torch Dominican League pitching. Meanwhile, Corey Black continues to be lights-out in Puerto Rico. With a light schedule, the Down on the Farm Report brings you all of the up to date results. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas It was all they needed on Wednesday as Cibaenas beat Orientales 2-0. Juan Perez provided almost all the offense as he was 2-for-4 with two RBI while … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/28/16
In a short week due to the holiday, the Cubs saw two debuts in the winter leagues. Chesny Young joined Escogido of the Dominican Winter League and did what he does best: hit. Down in Venezuela, Young’s double play partner Carlos Penalver got off to a roaring start with Aragua. And in Puerto Rico, Yasiel Balaguert continues to knock the cover off the ball. Today, the Down on the Farm Report comes into the holiday season with plenty of hits. Dominican Winter League Aguilas … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/07/16
While the celebrations for The World Series Champions continued in Chicago, James Farris and Eloy Jimenez were representing the Cubs in the Arizona League’s Fall Stars game. Juan Perez was steady in the Dominican Republic. Yasiel Balaguert provided production in Puerto Rico. And in Venezuela, Gerardo Concepcion and Greyfer Eregua turned in good pitching performances. And remember in all the joy Cubs fans: Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. The Down on the Farm Report brings tomorrow into … [Read more...]
Seven Tennessee Smokies Named Southern League All-Stars
Paul Blackburn, Brad Markey, Juan Paniagua, Chesny Young, Victor Caratini, Jeimer Candelario and Mark Zagunis named Southern League Mid-Season All-Stars The Southern League announced its Mid-Season All-Stars Tuesday and six players were initially tabbed to represent the Tennessee Smokies and the Cubs’ organization in the Southern League All-Star Game, which will take place Tuesday, June 21 at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss. RHP Paul Blackburn, RHP Brad Markey, INF/OF Chesny Young, C Victor … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/28/15
As we near the end of the year, it is also nearing the end of the regular season in winter ball, and playoff time! The Dominican Winter League has already concluded their regular season, and the Cubs will be well represented. Five players will be participating, including Arismendy Alcantara and Felix Pena. Meanwhile, playoff spots have yet to be determined in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Christian Villanueva continues to put up MVP-type numbers, while Javier Baez is heating up. With … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/16/15
Hitting streaks and third basemen seem to go together as Christian Villanueva has hit safely in nine straight games in the LMP. Meanwhile, Jeimer Candelario has an eight-game hitting streak and is working his way into the conversation of MVP of the Arizona Fall League. In Venezuela, Armando Rivero is beginning to assert himself as a bullpen force as he has helped his Aragua Tigers attain first place. There’s even more news from the winter leagues, if you just look inside today’s Down on … [Read more...]