#Cubs signed former #Marlins Chris Coghlan to minor lge deal. $800G if make majors, $250G in PA bonuses. Can opt out on 6/15 if not in MLB — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) January 15, 2014 Coghlan won the Rookie of the Year voting in 2009, when he slashed .321/.390/.460 (aided and abetted by a .368 BABIP). Since then, he's taken turns being …
John Sickels’ Top 40 Prospects, by position
John Sickels whittled his Cubs prospect list from 49 to 40. Here's the list, not sorted alphabetically or via actual ranking, but just by what position they play. First Base Rock Shoulders Daniel Vogelbach Second Base Arismendy Alcantara Gioskar Amaya Logan Watkins Shortstops Javier Baez Gleyber Torres Third Base Kris Bryant Jeimer Candelario Mike Olt Christian Villanueva Josh Vitters* Centerfield …
Daytona Cubs named Baseball America’s 2013 Minor League Team of the Year
In what seems to me to be a fairly unsurprising choice, Baseball America named the Daytona Cubs as 2013's Minor League Team of the Year. The article is free here, and absolutely worth a read. The important part: The season included special moments such as shortstop Javier Baez’s four home run effort on June 10 against Fort Myers. Matt Loosen …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs AFL Recap 11/12/13
Peoria 1 v Mesa 8 Albert Almora: 1-4, RBI, 2 SO Albert Almora grounds out, shortstop Nolan Fontana to first baseman Tommy Medica. Addison Russell to 2nd. Albert Almora singles on a ground ball to left fielder Cameron Perkins. Tyler Collins scores. Max Muncy out at home on the throw, left fielder Cameron Perkins to catcher Cameron Rupp. Addison Russell …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs AFL Recap 11/11/13
Mesa 4 v Peoria 0 Kris Bryant: 2-3, 2B, 2 BB, R, of course Kris Bryant doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Aaron Altherr. C. J. Cron to 3rd. Kris Bryant walks. C. J. Cron to 2nd. Kris Bryant reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Patrick Kivlehan unassisted. Taylor Lindsey out at 3rd. Kris …
2013 Baseball America Top Prospects Teaser
Baseball America is one of the leading providers of minor league baseball content. Today, their list came out for the Cubs top prospects. I'm going to tease the list here, and ask you to please support them by subscribing. 1. Javier Baez 2. Kris Bryant 3. C.J. Edwards 4. Albert Almora 5. Jorge Soler 6. Pierce Johnson 7. Arismendy Alcantara …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 11-9-13
Jorge Soler Jorge Soler singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tyler Naquin. Addison Russell to 2nd. Jorge Soler flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin. Jorge Soler lines out sharply to center fielder Tyler Naquin. Addison Russell to 3rd. Jorge Soler pops out to first baseman Brett Nicholas. Jorge Soler grounds out, third baseman Garin Cecchini to first …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 11/4/13 and 11/5/13
Mesa 5 V Salt River 4 (8 innings – rain) Jorge Soler: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, SO Jorge Soler grounds out, second baseman Ryan Brett to first baseman Kyle Parker. Jorge Soler grounds out, third baseman Richie Shaffer to first baseman Kyle Parker. Jorge Soler doubles (5) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Tim Wheeler. David Freitas scores. Addison …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 11-1-13
Peoria 5 @ Mesa 4 Albert Almora: 2-4, 2B, 3B, BB, K Albert Almora doubles (5) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Adams. Albert Almora walks. Albert Almora flies out to center fielder Aaron Altherr. Albert Almora strikes out swinging. Albert Almora triples (2) on a line drive to center fielder Aaron Altherr. Wes Darvill: 0-3, R, BB Wes Darvill …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 10-31-13
Lots of the Cubs top prospects getting game action on this Halloween. Kris Bryant: 1-4, BB, 2K, 2 R Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant grounds out, shortstop Alen Hanson to first baseman Angel Villalona. Kris Bryant walks. Kris Bryant singles on a soft ground ball to catcher Peter O’Brien. David Freitas to 3rd. Addison Russell to 2nd. Kris …