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2013 MLB Draft: who do you take? 39 Comments
The first round of the 2013 MLB Draft is on June 6th and we haven't written much about it lately. A few days ago in the comments, jtsunami (think it was him) mentioned that he might ...
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-17-13 14 Comments
Tucson Padres 9 @ Iowa Cubs 8
As I was typing this, it was 9-6. The Cubs had to score 2 runs in the bottom of the ninth to make it interesting, but of course they failed to win ...
Series Preview: New York Mets (15-23) at Chicago Cubs (17-23) 19 Comments
The Mets have lost seven of their last ten games, including a sweep by the Pirates and a near-sweep by the Cardinals. Luckily for the Mets, they have the Marlins in their division ...
Cubs Prospects on the Decline 3 Comments
Before this season, both dmick/Uncle Dave and I made our prospect lists. These aren't the only prospects in the Cubs system, but they are nearly all the ones worth talking about. ...
JOT Minor League Recap 5-16-13 25 Comments
Tucson Padres 0 @ Iowa Cubs 1
Matt Garza’s final rehab start was a fantastic one. He threw 6 innings and allowed 4 hits and a run. He didn’t walk anybody and struckout 8. ...
Talking Cubs/Mets on the Met Musings Podcast 4 Comments
I had an opportunity to join Gary McDonald on his Mets Musings podcast earlier today to talk a bit about the Cubs as we get ready to see Matt Harvey and the Mets this weekend at ...
Cubs Prospect Monthly Review: Rising May 2013 36 Comments
Before this season, both dmick/Uncle Dave and I made our prospect lists. These aren't the only prospects in the Cubs system, but they are nearly all the ones worth talking about. ...
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-15-13 6 Comments
Tennessee Smokies 4 @ Jackson Generals 8
Things didn’t fall apart for the Smokies until after starter Eric Jokisch left the game. He pitched 6.2 innings, allowed 7 hits and 2 ...
JOT: Minor League Recap 5-14-13 67 Comments
Iowa Cubs 1 @ Reno Aces 11
Barret Loux is just another terrible I-Cubs player. Last night he threw 3.1 innings, gave up 9 hits and 7 runs. He walked 3 and struckout 2. On the season, ...
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-13-13 28 Comments
Iowa Cubs 6 @ Reno Aces 4
Brett Jackson 2: The Second Part of the Tragedy went 0-4 with a walk. Logan Watkins had a single, a walk, a strikeout, and a run. Dave ...
Journeymen of Tomorrow: Week 6 Prospect Watch 25 Comments
Sorry it's late, and sorry about Week 5. I'd say it won't happen again, but with Leah on the warpath, I'd probably be lying.
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Brett Jackson 2: Des Moines Nights has ...
A look at Anthony Rizzo’s new contract 12 Comments
The Cubs signed Anthony Rizzo to a contract last night. GW wrote about it in the wee hours of the morning today. Let's recap the specifics, along with GW's take on it.
Anthony ...
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-12-13 20 Comments
Iowa Cubs 8 @ Reno Aces 9
Here are the I-Cubs pitchers today: Chris Rusin, Casey Coleman, Hisanori Takahashi, Rafael Dolis and Blake Parker.
Here are the I-Cubs pitcher today who have ...
Anthony Rizzo Signs Extension With the Cubs 3 Comments
Anthony Rizzo has signed a long term extension with the Cubs. Ken Rosenthal has the details. The deal is for at least seven years (including 2013) and $41 million, which includes ...
JoT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-11-13 18 Comments
Iowa Cubs 4 @ Reno Aces 1
Logan Watkins had a very un-Watkins like day. He went 1-4 with no walks or strikeouts. He was also hit by a pitch and had his 3rd error. Brett Jackson ...
JoT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-10-13 24 Comments
Iowa Cubs 1 @ Colorado Springs Sky Sox 11
Logan Watkins had an RBI double. It was the only run the Cubs scored. Brett Jackson 2: Their First (Designated For) Assignment was ...
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (13-21) at Washington Nationals (19-15) 17 Comments
The Nats have had a bit of a streaky season so far. They've swept the Mets, White Sox, and Tigers and have been swept by the Braves and Cardinals. They're currently riding ...
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-18-13 4 Comments