Position Analysis – Center Field The series of articles to summarize and project how the minor league system looks on a position by position basis continues today. And the CCO moves to the middle of the great green expanse and looks a position teeming with talent: Center field Center Field The die appears to be cast in a change at the outfield pivot point, as Dexter Fowler declined a qualifying offer and elected for free agency. The Cubs have not closed the door on Fowler returning but the … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Signing of Thomas Hatch, 20 Draft Picks
The Cubs made it official Friday and announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch, the team’s third round pick (104th overall) of the 2016 draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to multiple reports, the Cubs signed Thomas Hatch for $573,900. Overall, the Cubs have signed 21 selections to date in advance of the July 15 signing deadline, including each of the club’s first eight picks in June’s draft: RHP Thomas Hatch, RHP Tyson Miller, RHP Bailey Clark, RHP Chad … [Read more...]