Over the last two or three days, I've read a few articles that have mentioned that the Cubs could contend as early as next season. I don't want to single anybody out, because I have a lot of respect for both of these writers. The first time I read it, I thought "what the hell?". The second time I read …
Cubs Prospects on the Rise, June edition
Myles already posted the Cubs prospects who have fallen so now it's time to look at the ones who have risen. We'll also have an updated Cubs top prospects list for you. 3. Pierce Johnson – The 22 year old supplemental first round pick from 2012 is probably a little too old for his level, but he's been dominating. He …
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 6-12-13
Iowa Cubs 5 @ Oklahoma City Bombers 1 Your kids will no doubt remember this as the Brian Bogusevic game. He had 2 separate 2-run blasts, and drew a walk for good measure. He was near the entirety of the offense and a Quad-A MVP. Logan Watkins had a walk and a strikeout and nothing else; his line sits at .237/.347/.382 for …
Should Javier Baez be promoted to AA?
Let me start by saying that I cannot answer this question. The Cubs have way more information than I do and I won't criticize them if at some point they choose to promote him. I won't criticize them if they leave him in High A. I want to talk about something specifically. It's a comment I often hear and believe …
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 6-11-13
Iowa Cubs 7 @ Oklahoma City RedHawks 6 Logan Watkins had a double and a single, with 2 RBI. Dave Sappelt had a walk and a single and a single RBI. Brad Nelson went 2-4 with 2 HR. I can't imagine anyone in the organization having a better day than that. Junior Lake heard us arguing and wanted to let us know that he …
Javier Baez, John Andreoli and Jorge Soler are Florida State League All Stars
Javier Baez, John Andreoliand Jorge Soler each made the Florida State League All Star team for the North Division. NORTH DIVISION Catchers: Cameron Garfield, Brevard County (MIL); Logan Moore, Clearwater (PHI); Gary Sanchez, Tampa (NYY). Infielders: Carlos Alonso, Clearwater (PHI); Javier Baez, Daytona (CHC); Andy Burns, Dunedin (TOR); Maikel Franco, Clearwater (PHI); Dustin Geiger, Daytona (CHC); Nick Ramirez, Brevard County …
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-18-13
Tuscon Padres 4 @ Iowa Cubs 2 Chris Rusin threw 6.2 innings, allowed 5 hits and 4 runs. He walked 2 and struckout 3. He also hit a batter. Zack Putnam struckout the only batter he faced. Rafael Dolis gave up 2 hits and struck a batter out in an inning of work. Blake Parker pitched the 9th and allowed …
Cubs Prospects on the Decline
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. I might have missed a prospect here or there, but it's a good jumping off point. The list of the first 21 is right here: Javier Baez 65 Jorge …
JOT Minor League Recap 5-16-13
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. The question now is who is he going to replace in the Cubs rotation? Brooks Raley threw the final 3 innings and allowed 2 hits and …
JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 5-15-13
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 runs. He walked a batter and struckout 5. Then Trey McNutt came in and pitched 0.2 innings. He gave up 2 hits and 2 runs. He was followed by …