The CCO's Minor League analysis will focus on the pitchers in the Cubs' system over the next three reports. For those that missed last week's reports, the CCO took a look at the Cubs infield and catching prospects and then the outfielders down on the farm. First up, the pitching staffs of the Iowa Cubs and Tennessee Smokies. Pitching Analysis … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 07/04/11
The Cubs Minor League System Quarterly Report We are now a little more than halfway through the minor league season. Many of the Cub affiliates have performed well, producing twenty-three All-Stars. Here's how the affiliates in the Chicago Cubs' organization have performed. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/16/11
Welcome to the new, expanded addition of the Down on the Farm Report. With new teams getting ready to play, reports will now be posted on Monday and Thursday. Thursday's report will cover games from Sunday through Wednesday, with a weekly recap of action in the Dominican Summer League and the Arizona Rookie League. The Monday report will look the same as before, with additional coverage of the Class-A Short-Season Boise Hawks. Monday's report will cover games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 06/06/11
The stars are shining bright, as eleven members of the Peoria Chiefs and Daytona Cubs have been named All-Stars. As roster shuffling plays havoc with offenses, new stars are on the rise. Ryan Cuneo is enjoying life at Peoria, while Nick Struck made a big splash in his Double-A debut. Nelson Perez had a sizzling performance, while there were signs of life in Iowa. All of this, and more, in this week's Down on the Farm Report ... … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/16/11
Welcome to the Minor League Shuffle! Injuries throughout the organization launched a flurry of activity, but games continue to go on. As bad weather and the early season grind take their toll, the organization suffered its first "O-Fer" on Saturday. However, Nelson Perez seems to be enjoying his new surroundings, as is Jeffrey Beliveau. D.J. LeMahieu is on fire, with a 16-game hitting streak. And another affiliate reaches twenty wins. All of this, and more, in this week's Down on the Farm … [Read more...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Giants – 05/14/11
Game Thirty-Eight: Cubs (17-20) vs. Giants (21-17) Game Time - 6:10pm CDT Coverage - TV: FOX Saturday Night Baseball - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 89 Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago Doug Davis (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Ryan Vogelsong (2-0, 3.05/0,97) Updated - 1:21pm CDT - Thomas Diamond removed from 40-man roster and outrighted to Triple-A Iowa Updated - 2:59pm CDT - Cubs selected the contract of Doug Davis and added Davis to 40-man Roster, which now stands at 39. Justin Berg Optioned to … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/12/11
The Cubs Minor League System Quarterly Report Time has passed quickly, and this week most minor league teams will be completing the first quarter of the season. Here's how the affiliates in the Chicago Cubs' organization have performed. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/25/11
New stars Robert Whitenack and Jae-Hoon Ha are rising from the lower ranks; while Brett Jackson, Rebel Ridling and Ryan Flaherty continue making noise for the Sluggin' Smokies. All of this and more in this week's Down on the Farm Report. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/18/11
A Daytona pitcher almost tosses a no-no, the Tennessee hitters keep on saying yes-yes, while Iowa fans say Oh, No! And the Cubs top prospect ran his hitting streak to ten games. All in this week's Down on the Farm Report. … [Read more...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/11/11
Welcome everyone to a new minor league season. This week, it seems that every level came out swinging, as each team scored over twenty runs in their first four games. There were also some lights-out pitching performances and an addition to the Iowa Cubs pitching staff. The Cubs also released several players in the organization. Here's this week's Down on the Farm Report ... … [Read more...]