This off-season MiLB.com has been honoring players at each position who had the best season in their respective organization, regardless of age or prospect status. MiLB.com released their list of the Cubs organizational All-Stars and a couple of the players on the Cubs' list lost their prospect status a few years ago ... and two of them are no longer with the organization. The Cubs' system had a good year and continued to show improvement across the board. From the development of talent to … [Read more...]
From the Files of Cubs Rumors
The countdown to Lake Buena Vista has begun ... and the rumors and activity throughout baseball picked up after the long holiday weekend. The Cubs continue to be linked to the same players, with a few exceptions. Jesse Crain joined the list of relievers the Cubs are looking at this winter. Brandon Webb, Jeff Francis, Aaron Harang and Erik Bedard are on the Cubs radar Bruce Miles put an end to all of the Vicente Padilla rumors. Miles reported on Monday that "the Cubs weren't keen on him in the … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 11/15/10
The Mesa Solar Sox are eliminated from postseason contention. One Cubs prospect is named an All-Star and is released all in the span of 24-hours. Eight minor leaguers in the organization become free agents while four others re-sign with the club. A few Cubs farmhands are set to play in Australia, while Austin Bibens-Dirkx is still mowing 'em down in Venezuela. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Moves from Down on the Farm
The Cubs continued making roster moves this week, both at the Major and Minor League levels. John Grabow was activated from the 60-day DL on Tuesday. Brad Snyder was outrighted off the Cubs 40-man roster Wednesday and became a free agent. Eight players in the Cubs' system filed for free agency on November 6 and the Cubs re-signed four Minor League players eligible for free agency according to the transaction wire on Baseball America. Bryan LaHair, Mitch Atkins, Mario Mercedes, Jeff Gray, Mark … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/20/10
The Tennessee Smokies lost the Southern League Championship series. The Jacksonville Suns were victorious in four games, topping Tennessee in the league finals for the second consecutive year. A great year for Bill Dancy and company came to a close on a sour note, as a walk-off home run ended the series. All that and more in the final Down on the Farm Report of the season. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/16/10
After the Smokies and Suns both clinched their respective semifinal series on Sunday, the stage was set for the Southern League Championship Series. The two teams battled it out each of the last two nights at Smokies Park in a rematch of the '09 finals. The "Player of the Year" and "Pitcher of the Year" are announced by the Cubs organization. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/13/10
The Tennessee Smokies won their playoff series against the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx! They are set to begin the Southern League Finals! Two members of the Tennessee press box receive awards for their fine work. Two Cubs farmhands are named to the roster of Team USA for the Pan American Games. Four guys are added to the Smokies roster before postseason play begins. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/09/10
The Iowa Cubs lose a heartbreaker to Memphis and see their playoff hopes vanish. The Tennessee Smokies get set to begin their postseason slate. Jason Dubois hits two home runs in the final game of the year at Iowa. One Cubs prospect is named the Topps Player of the Month, and the other is the PCL Player of the Week. Plus, team leaders and final standings from every Cub affiliate as the regular season reaches its conclusion. All that and more in today's Down on the Farm Report! … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/06/10
The Iowa Cubs reduce their magic number to one but come up short in their first chance to clinch. Two Cubs minor league managers are named the Manager of the Year for their respective leagues. One Cubs minor league skipper is ejected from a game in the first inning. Three Tennessee Smokies are named postseason All-Stars. The Daytona Cubs and Peoria Chiefs are both eliminated from playoff contention. All four Cub full season affiliates end the year with records over .500! All that and more … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 09/02/10
We've hit the final stretch of the regular season of minor league baseball. Going into this weekend, the Iowa Cubs are still fighting for a playoff berth. The Daytona Cubs are trying to fight off elimination. The Tennessee Smokies are riding-high trying to stay smoking hot as they head into the postseason. The Peoria Chiefs are trying to finish the season above .500. Jeff Samardzija was knocked around, the Iowa offense exploded for season highs, and September call-ups will hold off until the … [Read more...]