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Myrtle Beach Receives Championship Rings, Cubs Release Eight Minor Leaguers and News from the Farm

March 29, 2016 1:00 pm By Neil 1 Comment

The 2015 Carolina League Champions Myrtle Beach Pelicans were honored and received their rings at Sloan Park prior to Sunday’s Cactus League game between the Cubs and Mariners. The Pelicans won the 2015 Mills Cup Championship last season. And for many of last year’s Pelicans, it was their second championship in as many years. Mark Johnson led Low-A Kane County to the Midwest League Championship in 2014 and High-A Myrtle Beach to the Carolina League Championship last year. Johnson looks to … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 03/16/15

March 16, 2015 12:05 am By Tom U. 23 Comments

Minor League Preview – Rookie and Short Season-A Ball Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first installment of a series previewing the 2015 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 After three seasons, … [Read more...]

Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 01/02/15

January 2, 2015 12:05 am By Tom U. 11 Comments

Position Analysis – Lower Minors Today, the CCO completes its off-season look at the Cubs’ minor league system. After viewing the possible pitching staff for Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Tennessee, High-A Myrtle Beach, and Low-A South Bend, we now look at the prospects in the lower minor leagues. Starters and Relievers – Lower Minors As exciting as the pitching prospects are at Double-A Tennessee, High-A Myrtle Beach, and Low-A South Bend, the young pitchers beginning their careers in the low … [Read more...]

Cubs Added Quality and Quantity to the System with International Signings

April 1, 2014 1:30 am By Neil 8 Comments

Baseball America posted a review last month of the players the Cubs signed on the International amateur market this past year. The Cubs not only signed several of the top rated prospects that were available, the team signed a total of 27 players and according to Baseball America, "no team landed more potential impact talent on the international amateur market last year that the Cubs." According to MLB.com’s ranking of the top 30 International prospects that were available on July 2, the Cubs … [Read more...]

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