Position Analysis – Center Field The series of articles to summarize and project how the minor league system looks on a position by position basis continues today. And the CCO moves to the middle of the great green expanse and looks a position teeming with talent: Center field Center Field The die appears to be cast in a change at the outfield pivot point, as Dexter Fowler declined a qualifying offer and elected for free agency. The Cubs have not closed the door on Fowler returning but the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/14/16
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 – 11/12/15
Position Analysis – Right Field The organizational position analysis continues with a look at a position that may hold the key to how the system is shaped for 2016: Right Field. Right Field While its number 9 on your scorecard, right field is not a position of least importance as most teams look for major run production out of this position. That is true of the Cubs, who began the season with young Jorge Soler in right. Injuries limited his time during the regular season, but fans across the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/27/14
Position Analysis – Right Field The eighth installment of the off-season series to summarize and project how the minor league system looks on a position by position basis focuses on a position that has some of the most interesting players in the system: Right Field. Right Field Currently, the Cubs do not have a solid option in right field for its Triple-A Iowa affiliate. With Jorge Soler looking as if he will be part of the parent club’s Opening Day roster, the most likely option may veteran … [Read more...]