Ben Badler on the Cubs’ IFA Pickle

In Commentary And Analysis, News And Rumors by GW33 Comments

Baseball America’s international free agency guru Ben Badler was on the Baseball America Podcast today, where he discussed many of the issues we’ve been debating around these parts related to the Cubs’ sticky situation. It was a very informative interview, so I have transcribed extensively. To date, Badler has correctly predicted the signing team for 20 of the 22 signed free agents from his …

JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 4-25-13

In Minor Leagues by dmick8922 Comments

Iowa Cubs 9 @ Omaha Storm Chasers 3 Barrett Loux isn’t very good at baseball. He threw 4.2 innings, gave up 8 hits and walked 4. That’s almost 3 baserunners per inning. Esmailin Caridad walked 2 and struckout 3 over 2.1 innings. Cory Wade gave up 2 hits and a walk in .2 innings. Rafael Dolis got the save with …

JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 4-24-13

In Minor Leagues by dmick895 Comments

The only team scheduled to play was the Smokies so here we go. Montgomery Bisquick Biscuits and Gravy 5 @ Tennessee Little Smokies 4 Matt Loosen threw 4.2 innings, allowed 5 hits and 2 runs. He walked 4 and struckout 3. Marcus Hatley allowed a hit and a walk in an inning of work and surrendered a run while striking …

JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 4-22-13

In Minor Leagues by dmick8960 Comments

Iowa Cubs 5 @ Memphis Redbirds 2 Brooks Raley gave up 5 hits and 2 runs in 5.1 innings. He walked 2 and struckout 3. Zach Putnam, Rafael Dolis and Blake Parker finished the game without allowing any runs. He did give up 3 hits and walked 3 while striking out 5. 1B Brad Nelson was 2-4 with a home …

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Prospect Profile: Ronald Torreyes

In Minor Leagues by dmick8964 Comments

This is a continuation of the weekly series of of writing about a Cubs prospect profile. Early on, I will be writing about guys that Dave and I did not cover in our Prospect Ratings. Links for past ratings and past profiles at at the end. Additional links can be found at the end of the article. Who is Ronald …