The Winter League playoffs have condensed the number of Cubs prospects to a precious few, but there were still great performances. Despite the efforts of Chesny Young and Taylor Davis, Escogido could not make up any ground in the Dominican Republic. The same was true for Caguas in Puerto Rico, which floundered even with the excellent relief work of Miguel Mejia. If you are experiencing a January chill, the Down on the Farm Report brings you the warmth of baseball. Dominican Winter … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 01/02/17
A Happy New Year to all! This past week saw the conclusion of the winter regular season across all leagues, along with the opening of the playoffs in the Dominican Republic. In the DWL, Taylor Davis joined Tennessee Smokies teammate Chesny Young, as both continued to do what they do best, hit. Looking to make a playoff push, Carolina turned back to Yasiel Balaguert with positive results in Puerto Rico. And the Cubs still have nine prospects that can affect the outcome of the playoffs in … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/26/16
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 Sign Four Pitchers to Minor League Contracts
Cubs sign RHP Maikel Cleto, RHP Daniel Corcino and RHP Jhondaniel Medina to minor league contracts … Re-Sign RHP Miguel Mejia to minor league deal According to Baseball America, the Cubs signed three pitchers to minor league contracts and re-signed a fourth that was in the system last season. The Cubs have signed RHP Maikel Cleto, RHP Daniel Corcino and RHP Jhondaniel Media and re-signed RHP Miguel Mejia. Baseball America did not indicate how many of the players received non-roster … [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 – 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 Minor League Free Agents
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 Down on the Farm Report – 10/31/16
Happy Halloween! With the start of the Roberto Clemente League in Puerto Rico, all of the Caribbean leagues are now in play, as Yasiel Balaguert lit it up for Carolina. Relief pitchers Greyfer Eregua and James Farris are emerging in Venezuela and the Arizona Fall League, with Juan Perez off to a good start in the Dominican Republic. With more scores and highlights, come inside today’s Down on the Farm Report. Arizona Fall League Mesa was quick out of the box last Monday in beating Surprise … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs Reacquire Chris Coghlan, Shake Up Iowa’s Roster
While baseball focused on day one of the draft, the Cubs spent Thursday’s off-day making a trade, signing a free agent reliever and shaking up its Triple-A roster. And once again the front office proved there is never a dull moment when it comes to the Cubs. The Cubs re-acquired OF/INF Chris Coghlan from the Oakland A’s for INF/OF Arismendy Alcantara. The Cubs will officially place INF Tommy La Stella on the 15-day DL before the first of three in Atlanta on Friday night. La Stella tweaked his … [Read more...]