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 – 09/28/15
Position Analysis - Catcher Welcome to the first installment of a series that summarizes and projects how the minor league system looks on a position by position basis. Today, the CCO will look at a position that is moving toward being one of the strongest in the organization: Catcher. Catcher The Cubs have a bona fide star in 2014 first round draft pick Kyle Schwarber. The trouble comes as to where he fits right now at the position. The Cubs have veterans Miguel Montero and David Ross, so … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Signing OF Donnie Dewees, OF D.J. Wilson and 11 Draft Picks
The Cubs announced Thursday the team signed OF Donnie Dewees, OF D.J. Wilson and 11 other draft picks including LHP Tyler Peitzmeier. The Cubs have signed eight of the team’s first 10 round picks in the draft. Donnie Dewees and D.J. Wilson both signed over-slot deals. Dewees signed for $1.7 million ($1,292,100 pick value) and Wilson signed for $1.3 million ($503,100 pick value). The Cubs have committed $6,438,700 of its $7,236,100 signing bonus pool. The signing bonuses given to players … [Read more...]