tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282190232024-02-03T08:11:43.346-08:00Chicago Cubs Minor League BaseballThis is a site dedicated to the Chicago Cubs and specifically minor league baseball. Follow the Iowa Cubs, West Tennesee Diamond Jaxx, Daytona Cubs, and Peoria Chiefs here and all of the latest minor league info.
Also check out <a href="http://www.scacchoops.com" >SCACCHoops.com</a>, which is my College Fantasy Basketball site as well.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-6448111858071664652008-08-30T06:24:00.000-07:002008-08-30T06:26:56.048-07:00Expect Callups SoonJust trying this out as I haven't done it in a while.<br /><br />It appears the Cubs are looking at calling up the following players on Monday when rosters expand:<br /><br /><ul><li>Micah Hoffpauir</li><li>Kevin Hart</li><li>John Lieber</li><li>Angel Guzman</li><li>Koyie Hill*<br /></li><li>Felix Pie</li></ul>* Koyie Hill is not currently on the 40 man roster.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-40344441869552186602007-03-05T11:42:00.000-08:002007-03-05T11:43:44.652-08:00We've moved....As I mentioned in my last post, I have taken the opportunity to work for MVN.com and write about the Cubs' minor league system. So, without further ado, check out my new blog:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mvn.com/milb-cubs">Road to Wrigley</a><br /><br />Don't forget to change your bookmarks!JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1172067618683732262007-02-21T06:17:00.000-08:002007-02-21T06:20:18.696-08:00Big News for this BlogRecently, I was approached by <a href="http://www.mvn.com">MVN.com</a> to take on the responsibilities of their Cubs minor league blog. This is a great opportunity which I accepted with much enthusiasm, so check back soon for a link to my new site. <br /><br />Ultimately, nothing will change (except the URL), you will keep getting the same content there as you did here. The good news is that there should more traffic, more opportunities for interviews, and more opportunities to see the Cubs minor leaguers in action.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1171396854764359112007-02-13T11:57:00.000-08:002007-02-13T12:31:46.216-08:00Long time no postWell, baseball is rapidly approaching and the college basketball season has only 2 months remaining. There should be a smooth transition for me from my College Fantasy Basketball site, to this site in April, so keep the shortcut, as the content will return.<br /><br />For now, note that the <a href="http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs.asp">Cubs have traded prospect Jae Kuk Ryu to Tampa Bay</a> for a couple prospects, outfielder Andrew Lopez and RHP Gregory Reinhard.<br /><br />Reinhard has a good sinker and a miniscule HR/9 rate, while Lopez is young but has performed nicely in a couple seasons of rookie ball. This is simply a roster move to clear a spot on the 40 man for Cliff Floyd.<br /><br />Here's hoping Ryu doesn't post too many 20 win seasons.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1161806657382923042006-10-25T13:01:00.000-07:002006-10-25T13:04:17.400-07:00Instructional Leagues and More on Free AgentsThe benefits of Instructional League are numerous, and InsideTheIvy.com has a piece up on some of the <a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/583118.html">things players have been working on</a>. Felix Pie and Ryan Harvey are mentioned among others.<br /><br />Over at The Cub Reporter, there is more on <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024497.html">minor league free agents</a> and on the new <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024500.html">Collective Bargaining Agreement</a>.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1161691441443873252006-10-24T05:02:00.000-07:002006-10-24T05:04:01.460-07:0021 Cubs' Minor Leaguers Opt for Free AgencyTwenty-one Cubs minor leaguers opted for minor league free agency after the season:<br /><br />C Jon Sprowl<br />1B Brandon Sing<br />2B Andrew Lane<br />SS Pedro Lopez<br />SS Augie Ojeda<br />OF Jeff Deardorff<br />OF Nick Jackson<br />OF Luis Montanez<br />OF Mike Restovich<br />OF Gordon Weston<br />OF Jake Whitesides<br />RHP Hugo Castellanos<br />RHP Wilton Chavez<br />RHP Brandon Emanuel<br />RHP Mike Garcia<br />RHP William Gwaltney<br />RHP Kerry Ligtenberg<br />RHP Brian Reith<br />RHP Mac Suzuki<br />LHP Cliff Bartosh<br />LHP Carlos PerezJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1161266155392822842006-10-19T06:42:00.000-07:002006-10-19T06:55:55.683-07:00AFL Update<a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Eric%20Patterson&pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=452221">Eric Patterson</a> - After a slow start, Patterson has rebounded nicely to a line of 292/370/333 and also is 2 for 2 in stolen base attempts. Patterson has gone 6-12 over his last 3 games, but also leads the Mesa Solar Sox in errors with 3.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Scott%20Moore&pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=445599">Scott Moore</a> - Moore currently has a line of 200/375/400 and has 1 of Mesa's 4 homeruns on the season. Moore has also driven in 5 runs, primarily hitting 4th in the order. Moore is second on the team in stolen bases with 3 in 3 attempts.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Jacob%20Fox&pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=444844">Jacob Fox</a> - Fox is hitting 357/357/500 in 14 at-bats in 4 games. It appears Fox may not be playing everday for the Solar Sox with the limited ABs he is getting. In the 14 at-bats, Fox does have 2 doubles, and has seen time in the outfield, behind the plate, and at first base.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Adam%20Harben&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=448180">Adam Harben</a> - The player the Cubs received for Phil Nevin started the season opener and took the loss. Harben is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA in 4 IPs in 2 appearances, both starts.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Lincoln%20Holdzkom&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=430616">Lincoln Holdzkom</a> - Perhaps the most impressive appearance by a Cub so far in the AFL has been Holdzkom. The big, hard throwing righty has thrown 4 IPs in 3 relief appearances, giving up just 1 hit, no walks, and has struck out 6.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Clay%20Rapada&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=449060">Clay Rapada</a> - The sidearming, lefty is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.00 in 3 appearances. So far Rapada has been pretty decent giving up 1 hit, walking 2, and striking out an impressive 5 in 3 IPs.<br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Carmen%20Pignatiello&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=450320">Carmen Pignatiello</a> - Another situational lefty, Pignatiello has thrown 1.2 IPs, giving up a walk, a hit, and has struck out 3.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ibp&cid=555">Mesa Solar Sox Team Stats</a>JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1161001126416095872006-10-16T05:15:00.000-07:002006-10-16T05:18:46.436-07:00Update on this siteAs I thought might happen, I'm struggling to manage consistent updates to this site, while continuing content updates and development on my other site, <a href="http://www.SCACCHoops.com">SCACC Hoops</a>. SCACC Hoops is a college fantasy basketball site, which is currently concentrating on ACC Fantasy Basketball, although there is a hope to expand to other conferences very soon.<br /><br />Anyway, if your a college hoops fan, check it out.<br /><br />If your looking here for some minor league baseball info, then be patient, I will return soon!<br /><br />Oh yeah, <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/98282,CST-SPT-cub16.article">looks like it's Lou Piniella</a>, kinda disappointing if you ask me.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160740486870316662006-10-13T04:50:00.000-07:002006-10-13T04:54:46.896-07:00AFL Update for 10/13<a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l119&t=g_box&gid=2006_10_12_msswin_gcrwin_1">Mesa 7 Grand Canyon 7</a> - The game was suspended after 11 innings and will resume at a later date. Scott Moore played third, while batting cleanup and went 1-4 with 2 walks, and drove in 2, while Jake Fox batted 5th and caught and went 1-3 with a RBI. Eric Patterson was moved down in the order to 9th while batting 2nd in the first 2 games and went 0-5 and is now 1-12 in the AFL. On the mound, Carmen Pignatiello pitched 0.2 IP striking out 2, giving up 1 hit.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160653929442096082006-10-12T04:49:00.000-07:002006-10-12T09:58:24.230-07:00AFL Update for 10/12<a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2006_10_11_pddwin_msswin_1&t=g_box&did=milb">Mesa 3 Pheonix 0</a> - Scott Moore went 1-1 with a double and a RBI, while Eric Patterson went 1-4, while Jake Fox pinch hit and went 0-1, striking out in his only appearance. On the mound Lincoln Holdzkom made an appearance throwing a perfect inning in relief striking out 2, while Clay Rapada pitched 0.2 IP, giving up a walk and striking out 1.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notes:</span> Over at <a href="http://projectprospect.com/">Project Prospect</a>, the one of the guys took a look at minor league prospects that have 30/30 potential, and <a href="http://projectprospect.com/">Felix Pie shows up on the list</a>. Although a couple days later than promised, Baseball America has released their <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262623.html">Top 20 Pacific Coast League prospects</a>. <a href="http://topcubsprospects.blogspot.com/2006/10/ba-top-20-lists-warning-spoilers-ahead.html">As we linked to earlier</a>, Felix Pie was listed as the #11 prospect, while Rich Hill was #17.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160568618248644772006-10-11T05:04:00.000-07:002006-10-11T10:42:42.283-07:00Cubs sign Matt Harrington; Update on BrackmanThe one time #7 overall pick in the 2000 draft, Matt Harrington, <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/262616.html">was signed by the Cubs on Tuesday</a>. Harrington doesn't have the 97 MPH fastball he boasted coming out of high school, where he was labeled the Baseball America high school player of the year, and is coming off of 4 consecutive seasons in the Independent League.<br /><br />This is a good gamble on a player that is finally devoted to baseball, after a strange past.<br /><br />Speaking of the draft, Andrew Brackman, who <a href="http://topcubsprospects.blogspot.com/2006/10/southern-league-top-20.html">I mentioned just the other day</a>, has finally <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com/sports/18-777484.html">committed to baseball</a>. Brackman decided to not play basketball for NC State this season, although it does sound like he is open to possibly playing next fall, which shouldn't conflict with the baseball season.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Update</span><br /><a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l119&t=g_box&gid=2006_10_10_msswin_pddwin_1">Phoenix 3 Mesa 0</a> - No Cub farmhands had a hit with Eric Patterson going 0-3, Scott Moore going 0-4, and Jake Fox didn't make an appearance. Adam Harben (0-1) started going 2 innings, giving up an earned run and striking out 3 while taking the loss. Carmen Pignatiello pitched an inning in relief walking run and striking out 1.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /></span>JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160490051811210272006-10-10T07:16:00.000-07:002006-10-10T07:20:51.900-07:00Some AFL News<a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/577682.html">Grant Johnson has been removed from AFL roster</a>, and Adam Harben will replace him on the Mesa Solar Sox roster for the Cubs. Harben was acquired from the Twins for Phil Nevin, and will start on Tuesday in the AFL opener for Mesa, <a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/577695.html">according to manager Pat Listach</a>.<br /><br />Just as a reminder, here are the seven Cubs represented in the AFL:<br /><br />Jake Fox<br />Eric Patterson<br />Scott Moore<br />Adam Harben<br />Carmen Pignatiello<br />Lincoln Holdzkom<br />Clay RapadaJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160419157103131562006-10-09T11:37:00.000-07:002006-10-09T11:39:17.126-07:00The 2007 MLB DraftWith the Cubs having the #3 overall pick in the 2007 draft, <a href="http://www.cubshub.com">CubsHub.com</a> looks at a few players that could <a href="http://www.cubshub.com/article.php?story=2006093007081728">merit the Cubs' selection</a>.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160155693676299332006-10-06T10:20:00.000-07:002006-10-06T10:28:13.740-07:00Southern League Top 20Baseball America posted their <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262562.html">Southern League Top 20</a>, and just as <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024428.html">AZ Phil posted</a>, the Cubs had to players on the list. At #12 Sean Gallagher showed up again, after showing up at <a href="http://topcubsprospects.blogspot.com/2006/10/florida-state-league-top-20.html">#11 on the FSL list</a>, while Eric Patterson was placed at #17 on the Southern League list.<br /><br />Browsing for my other site, <a href="http://www.scacchoops.com">SCACCHoops.com</a>, I noticed an article on NC State center, Andrew Brackman. In the insider info section, there is a mention from Scouts Inc. on Brackman's baseball career, where he pitches for the Wolfpack, and notes that he could be the <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=2614344">top pick in the 2007 draft</a>. Brackman is 6'10" with a repeatable delivery, giving him good command to go along with a mid 90s fastball and a good breaking ball as well. Brackman is a Scott Boras client, which may work favorably for the Cubs.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1160054090480120242006-10-05T06:09:00.000-07:002006-10-05T06:14:50.500-07:00BA Top 20 lists (Warning Spoilers Ahead)Over at The Cub Reporter, AZ Phil has released the <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024428.html">remaining rankings for the Cubs organization in the Baseball America lists</a>. AZ Phil also posts quite a bit of info in the comments, particularly about how certain players are doing in Instructional Ball. Definitely worth checking it out!<br /><br />On another note, the offseason is off to an interesting start for the Cubs, and its this pages hope that Joe Girardi will be coming back to Chicago next season. <br /><br />I fondly recall watching Cubs games in the afternoons in the late 80s with Joe Girardi working with Maddux, Morgan, and Bielecki. Girardi was a manager on the field in those days, and he will hopefully resume his managerial skills in Wrigley sometime soon.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159978886093457382006-10-04T09:18:00.000-07:002006-10-04T09:21:26.183-07:00Florida State League Top 20Baseball America has released their <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262551.html">Top 20 FSL prospects</a>, and 2 Daytona Cubs have made the list. As I suggested, Donald Veal jumped up a few spots from <a href="http://topcubsprospects.blogspot.com/2006/09/midwest-league-top-20.html">#9 in the Midwest League</a> to #5 in the Florida State League. Also joining Veal was Sean Gallagher at #11, who may show up on the Southern League list as well.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159796600744120772006-10-02T06:39:00.000-07:002006-10-02T10:18:24.386-07:00Cubs will pick #3In an exciting race for last place, the Cubs failed once again finishing 3rd to worst, and will pick #3 in the 2007 MLB draft. Over at MinorLeagueBall.com, <a href="http://www.minorleagueball.com/comments/2006/10/2/72859/1408/4#4">one poster has determined the draft order</a>.<br /><br />Worth noting is that the Royals and Devil Rays pick ahead of the Cubs, and if history is our guide, the Cubs could still get the best player in the draft if money is an issue.<br /><br />Also, if you read Cubs' blogs, you know team president <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/79803,CST-SPT-cub02.article">Andy McPhail resigned and John McDonough will be replacing him</a> on an interim basis. McDonough <a href="http://www.goatriders.org/archives/2006/10/bloodbath_the_t.html">says all the right things</a>, but we shall see what this all means throughout the winter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Update: </span>Dusty Baker follows McPhail out the door.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159530483326950662006-09-29T04:44:00.000-07:002006-09-29T06:00:48.213-07:00BA Top 20s: What you missed?Well, Baseball America is a wonderful resource, when you are willing to subscribe to their site, otherwise you're stuck reading who is in the Top 20 only. A poster over at the message boards on InsideTheIvy.com, cubs08, is passing on <a href="http://mb9.scout.com/fchicagocubsfrm59.showMessage?topicID=187.topic">some general information</a> on the scouting reports of Cubs players and any relevant material from the question and answer sessions. Check it out, its certainly worth a read.<br /><br />Please note, the poster is not passing on anything word for word from Baseball America, but just the overall notions that BA is describing about each player. Otherwise, I would not be linking the content, as it isn't fair to Baseball America.<br /><br />Over at The Cub Reporter, AZ Phil has an <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024385.html#more">analysis of the Cubs upcoming offseason moves</a>, not the obligatory we should trade for X, and sign Y, but which minor leaguers will be added to the 40 man roster, which players will be minor league free agents, etc. To call his breakdown excellent is slighting the article.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159455794227994152006-09-28T07:53:00.000-07:002006-09-28T08:03:14.276-07:00Midwest League Top 20Baseball America has released their <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262525.html">Midwest League Top 20</a>, a league stocked with talent, and the Peoria Chiefs, only had Donald Veal show up on the Top 20 list at #9. Veal went 5-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 14 starts for the Chiefs before being called up to the Daytona Cubs. Veal is likely to show up on the Florida State League Top 20 prospects, and most likely at a higher spot than 9 on the FSL list.<br /><br />Staying with the BA trend, Alan Matthews has an interesting series of articles being posted, about his experience at <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/262518.html">Major League Baseball's scouting bureau development program</a>. Matthews is passing on some great info about a scouts thinking process when looking at a player. <br /><br />Finally, over at InsideTheIvy.com, Steve Holley has an article posted about Jose Ceda, and since I do not have a subscption to the full article, the teaser <a href="http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=260&p=2&c=573555&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fcubs.scout.com%2f2%2f573555.html">has me scratching my head</a>. I shudder to think that Holley is comparing Ceda to Jose Mesa, any subscribers care to fill us in on what Jose they are comparing Ceda to?JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159369673207627902006-09-27T08:02:00.000-07:002006-09-27T08:07:53.220-07:00Northwest League Top 20Baseball America released their <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262517.html">Northwest League Top 20</a>, and 2 Boise Hawks made the list. Tyler Colvin was rated the #1 prospect, while Mark Pawelek was #9. On the front page of Baseball America, Colvin is compared to Shawn Green due to his 5 tool ability. Pawelek, was the top prospect last year of the Arizona League, but dropped to #9 this season, most likely to his slow start which was attributed to showing up to camp out of shape. <br /><br />It is a little disappointing to not see Russ Canzler, Alfred Joseph, Jeremy Papelbon, or Bill Muldowney not making the list, but this is a prospect list, not a performance list.<br /><br />For BA subscribers out there, you can check out scouting reports on Pawelek and Colvin, as well as access a chat this afternoon.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1159194592087705252006-09-25T07:25:00.000-07:002006-09-25T07:29:52.126-07:00Minor League Hitter of the YearInsideTheIvy.com announced this weekend that <a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/571722.html">Jake Fox is their Cubs minor league hitter of the year</a>. Fox had a nice season combined between AA and AAA, where he combined to hit 21 HRs while hitting .296. <br /><br />Jacob Fox will most likely start the year at AA Tennessee next season, but if he duplicates his efforts this season he could see a callup next season.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1158928987577618862006-09-22T05:35:00.000-07:002006-09-22T05:43:07.593-07:00Diamond Jaxx are No MoreThe Cubs have announced the end of a relationship with the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, and have come to a <a href="http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs.asp?id=230203">new agreement with the Tennessee Smokies</a>. The Tennessee Smokies play in <span class="News">Sevierville, Tennessee, close to Pigeon Forge, a local tourist attraction. Ultimately, this means absolutely nothing, as the Smokies play in the Southern League.<br /><br />Over at Baseball America, as we reported a few days ago, the Top 20 prospects lists for each league are being released, and they have also released a <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/leaguetop20/2006/">schedule for each of the prospect lists</a>. Here are the relavent dates for the Cubs organization:<br /></span><ul><li>Arizona League -- <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262458.html">DONE</a></li><li>Northwest League -- September 27th</li><li>Midwest League -- September 28th</li><li>Florida State League -- October 2nd</li><li>Southern League -- October 6th</li><li>Pacific Coast League -- October 11th<br /></li></ul>JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1158838847777077512006-09-21T04:36:00.000-07:002006-09-21T08:09:32.430-07:00Q and A with Matt CampThe Cubs 13th Round selection in the 2006 draft, Matt Camp, did a <a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/570894.html">Q and A session with InsideTheIvy.com</a>. Camp is a gritty player that will take a pitch and do all of the things that you would as of a leadoff hitter. Camp discusses his first professional season, and the adjustments he is making in Instructional including playing some at second base and shortstop.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notes:</span> Missed this the other day, but it is one writer's take on the <a href="http://projectprospect.com/2006/09/16/top-3-prospects-national-league-central.aspx">Top 3 prospects</a> from each of the National League Central teams.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1158779006008245892006-09-20T11:57:00.000-07:002006-09-20T12:04:04.316-07:00AZL Top 20 Prospects from BAAs they annually do, Baseball America has begun their Top 20 Prospects for each league. First was the <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262458.html">Arizona League Top 20</a>, and the Cubs only had one player on the list, #14 Jose Ceda. Ceda was acquired from San Diego in the Todd Walker trade, here are couple quick notes on Ceda:<br /><ul><li>mid to high 90s fastball without a lot of movement<br /></li><li>has average curveball but rarely uses it</li><li>lives and dies with the fastball</li><li>big body which suggests durability<br /></li></ul>All in all, only 1 Cub making the list isn't too surprising, when looking at the <a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ibp&cid=407">AZL Cubs roster</a>. It would have been nice to see Drew Rundle, Chris Huseby, or Cliff Andersen on the list, but none performed well enough consistently to make the list.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28219023.post-1158666202748022982006-09-19T04:33:00.000-07:002006-09-19T10:03:31.043-07:00Winter League Action<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://peoplesharing.com/images/suggestions.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://peoplesharing.com/images/suggestions.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>With the minor league season ended, the content for this site has decreased quite a bit, and there have been some questions on the site and via email as to what this site will be dedicated to during the winter months. Luckily, baseball is now a year round sport including the Arizona Fall League, the Hawaiian Baseball League, and all of the Winter Baseball that is played in Central America. The Arizona Instructional League will get going this weekend, so Top Cubs Prospects will follow all of the Cubs prospects, and continue to give you the latest web content over the winter months.<br /><br />On that note, InsideTheIvy.com has an article up about <a href="http://cubs.scout.com/2/570158.html">which Cubs' farmhands will be participating in Winter Ball</a>. Of course topping that list is <a href="http://topcubsprospects.blogspot.com/2006/09/september-top-10-prospects.html">#2 prospect, Felix Pie</a>.<br /><br />As always, this site looks for suggestions from its readers, so please post a comment about a player to review, a topic to discuss, or anything else you see fit.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Update: </span>There was a problem earlier that I corrected. The Arizona Fall League doesn't start this weekend, but Instructional Ball does. Over at The Cub Reporter, there is a pretty good <a href="http://www.all-baseball.com/cubreporter/archives/024334.html#more">summary of the Cubs representives</a> in all the leagues with schedules for each as well.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251017993050644442noreply@blogger.com1