Lots of Cubs got some action in Arizona today. The best day was Kris Bryant who hit 2 home runs and now has 4 on the season in the Arizona Fall League. Albert Almora: 1-6, 1 2B, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0/2/4 FB/GB/LD Albert Almora grounds out, second baseman Joe Wendle to first baseman Travis Shaw. Albert Almora lines out …
2014 Cubs Projections: MusingsMarcel, Position Players
Baseball Musings published an early version of the Marels projection (MusingsMarcel). They did only position players right now, but it's always fun to look at projections. The Marcels are usually done by Tangotiger and he'll probably do them for 2014. These are based on Tango's Marcels method. Below are the Cubs players currently on their 40-man roster. Only players who …
10 years ago today
John Allen Muhammad, one of the two DC Snipers, plead not guilty. He was later found guilty and sentenced to death. He was killed by the government in November 2009.
Yahoo Sports: MLB reaches deal to allow players to participate in winter leagues
Starting this year, Double-A starting pitchers – those on the 40-man roster with a majority of their time spent at Double-A – cannot participate in winter ball if they threw 140 or more innings. The previous threshold was 155. Similarly, Double-A relievers cannot have appeared in more than 45 games, while in years past it was 55. Pitchers also are …
Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 10-11-13
Mesa vs. Surpsise Jorge Soler, 1-5, 2 R, 2 K Jorge Soler reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Ryan Rua. Jorge Soler singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Mitch Haniger. Zach Borenstein to 3rd. Jorge Soler strikes out swinging. Jorge Soler grounds out, shortstop Derrik Gibson to first baseman Jorge Alfaro. Jorge Soler strikes out …
Cubs free agent contest
I'll just say right now that there is nothing to win, but bragging rights. So if you're someone wanting to win something, well, we can give you a Kyuji Fujikawa bobblehead and that's it. Seriously, if you really want the bobblehead, we'll send it along. So if that's incentive, great. Otherwise, there is none. It's a free agent contest, but …
Cubs sign Ryan Sweeney to 2-year deal
The Cubs signed Ryan Sweeney to a 2-year deal for $3.5 million according to Bob Nightengale. The Chicago #Cubs sign Ryan Sweeney to a two year, $3.5 million deal — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 8, 2013 He also has the breakdown. Sweeney will get $1.5 million in 2014 and 2015 w a $2.5 million option or $500,000 buyout — Bob …
2013 Cubs Prospects in Review: Kris Bryant
Kris Bryant stands 6-5 and weighs 215 pounds. He was born on January 4, 1992 and was drafted out of the University of San Diego this year. He was the Cubs first pick (2nd overall) and was rated as the 3rd best draft prospect by Baseball America. He plays 3rd base and es expected to be able to continue playing …
2013 Cubs Prospects in Review: Javier Baez
Ednel Javier Baez was drafted by the Cubs in the 2011 draft with the 9th pick. History is going to look at that draft as an incredible one. Here's a sampling of players taken in that round: 1.1 Gerrit Cole (ace potential) 1.3 Trevor Bauer (20 makeup, but #2 potential) 1.4 Dylan Bundy (pre-TJS, was consensus #1 prospect, ace potential) 1.6 …
2013 Cubs Prospects in Review: Pierce Johnson
Pierce Johnson is a 6-3, 170 pound right-handed starting pitcher. He was born May 10, 1991 and was drafted out of Missouri State in the 1st round (43) of the 2012 Draft. After Picking Albert Almora the Cubs picked pitcher after pitcher in the first 10 rounds because the organization lacked impact starting pitchers. Johnson entered the season as arguably …