Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs AFL Recap 11/12/13

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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 …

On Rick Porcello

In Commentary And Analysis by myles21 Comments

The Tigers are putting Porcello on the market, reportedly. I think it makes sense to investigate was his worth might be. The Cubs have surplus infield prospects, so maybe there's a trade that makes sense.  Rick Porcello Profile Porcello has always been a pitcher that had great peripherals and bad results. I don't like xFIP, but there's no denying that …

Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs AFL Recap 11/11/13

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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

In aside, Minor Leagues by myles26 Comments

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 …

On the Lack of Bears Coverage

In aside by myles24 Comments

Hello everyone. The astute among you will notice that I haven't done anything for football in the past few weeks. This is sort-of intentional, sort of not.  Last week, my wife and daughter were both pretty sick. I had to care for them both, so I decided against writing something for that game (especially because it would be half-assed). In …

The Cubs Blog Managerial Search: A One-Act Play

In Commentary And Analysis by myles24 Comments

I wish every Cubs blogger had a vote on the new manager. Truly, that war room would be very interesting. (dream sequence) Brett Taylor [bleachernation]: Everyone, thanks for coming. We're here to decide who the next manager is. I've done a ton of research, and given a short take on each of the several candidates here. John Arguello [cubsden]: I've talked to a …

Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 11/4/13 and 11/5/13

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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 …

Journeymen of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 10/30/13

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Mesa 7 v Scottsdale 0 Wes Darvill: 1-5, 2 R, SO Wes Darvill strikes out swinging. Wes Darvill singles on a line drive to right fielder Cory Vaughn. Wes Darvill reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Tommy La Stella. Tyler Collins scores. Wes Darvill to 2nd. Wes Darvill grounds out, second baseman Tommy La Stella to first baseman …

Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 10/29/13

In Commentary And Analysis by myles23 Comments

Mesa 3 v Salt River 7 Albert Almora: 1-4, BB, 2 E Albert Almora singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Ramsey. Albert Almora grounds out sharply, third baseman Jake Lamb to first baseman Kyle Parker. Albert Almora walks. Albert Almora flies out to center fielder James Ramsey. Max Muncy to 3rd. Albert Almora lines out to left …