Cubs Minor League Free Agents ... Nineteen Cubs minor league players became free agents on Nov. 7 The Cubs had 19 players in their system become minor league free agents on Monday, Nov. 7. The Cubs have already re-signed one of the 19, right-hander Andury Acevedo. According to Baseball America the following 19 players became free agents: RHP Andury Acevedo, RHP Frank Batista, RHP Cole Brocker, RHP Aaron Crow, RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Miguel Mejia, RHP Starling Peralta, RHP Drew Rucinski, LHP … [Read more...]
Cubs Minor League Outfielder Lane Adams Takes Home Southern League Player of the Week Award
Outfielder Lane Adams named Southern League Player of the Week Minor League Baseball announced Monday its players and pitchers of the week (Aug. 22-28), and Double-A Tennessee’s Lane Adams was named the Southern League Player of the Week. Adams had an excellent week with the Smokies and was promoted on Monday to Triple-A Iowa. Adams was in Iowa’s lineup and DH’d for Marty Pevey the day he won the Southern League Player of the Week Award. The Cubs signed veteran outfielder Lane Adams to a … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/29/16
The weekend saw teams going in different directions as Myrtle Beach had another series sweep with Yasiel Balaguert eyeing an RBI record. South Bend dropped four straight despite the pitching of Jose Paulino and Duane Underwood Jr. It was a mixed bag for Iowa and Tennessee, with Jeimer Candelario and Lane Adams standing out. Meanwhile, Eugene and the AZL Cubs kept rolling behind Trent Giambrone and Edgar Rondon. With the season ending games from the Dominican Republic, the Down on the Farm … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 08/26/16
A fourth affiliate joined the postseason party as Myrtle Beach rode the bat of David Bote for a chance to defend their Carolina League title. Eugene experienced a modest losing streak while Dylan Cease was lighting it up. Eloy Jimenez and Matt Rose were equally as hot in South Bend. And in Tennessee, veterans Lane Adams, Kelly Dugan, and David Freitas were providing the offensive punch. With highlights from the Rookie League and the Dominican Republic, the Down on the Farm Report looks to … [Read more...]
Cubs Sign Outfielder Lane Adams to Minor League Contract
Cubs sign outfielder Lane Adams to minor league contract The Cubs announced Wednesday the team signed outfielder Lane Adams to a minor league contract. Adams was assigned to Double-A Tennessee and replaced Bijan Rademacher after his promotion to Triple-A Iowa. Adams was not placed on Double-A Tennessee’s active roster Wednesday and did not play in the Smokies 7-6 victory over the Barons. The Royals selected Adams in the 13th round of the 2009 draft. Adams made his big league debut on … [Read more...]