2011 Cubs Minor league thread

[Jntg4]

Prospect of the Day: Brett Jackson, OF, Chicago Cubs - Minor League Ball

I think he's more than the .250-.270 hitter they say he'll be when he develops more. I can see him being a .300 hitter at some point.

But they are right that his OBP will be at more than respectable numbers... but he'd still get hated on by a good portion of the fanbase with that average, like Kosuke...

 

[waldo7239117]

He'll be called up soon, at this point Sep 1st. There's a very good chance we'll see Campy in LF, Jackson in CF and Colvin in RF. I absolutely do see that. It'll be nice to see an all most all prospect line-up.

Castro SS
Barney 2B
Jackson CF
LaHair 1B (not really a 'spect)
Vitters 3B (I know we won't, but I'll just say it. But I do think a 3B will be called, just not sure)
Colvin RF
Castillo C
Campy CF
P (maybe a young pitcher, JJ?)

I'm not sayin't this team will do good, but it'll be fun to watch.

 

[daddies3angels]

If colvin keeps struggling would like to see Jackson in cf while Byrd in rf

 

[waldo7239117]

He'll be called up soon, at this point Sep 1st. There's a very good chance we'll see Campy in LF, Jackson in CF and Colvin in RF. I absolutely do see that. It'll be nice to see an all most all prospect line-up.

Castro SS
Barney 2B
Jackson CF
LaHair 1B (not really a 'spect)
Vitters 3B (I know we won't, but I'll just say it. But I do think a 3B will be called, just not sure)
Colvin RF
Castillo C
Campy CF
P (maybe a young pitcher, JJ?)

I'm not sayin't this team will do good, but it'll be fun to watch.

DJ at 3B, forgot about him.

 

[waldo7239117]

If colvin keeps struggling would like to see Jackson in cf while Byrd in rf

He's doing OK, just keep playin' him.

 

[Jntg4]

He'll be called up soon, at this point Sep 1st. There's a very good chance we'll see Campy in LF, Jackson in CF and Colvin in RF. I absolutely do see that. It'll be nice to see an all most all prospect line-up.

Castro SS
Barney 2B
Jackson CF
LaHair 1B (not really a 'spect)
Vitters 3B (I know we won't, but I'll just say it. But I do think a 3B will be called, just not sure)
Colvin RF
Castillo C
Campy CF
P (maybe a young pitcher, JJ?)

I'm not sayin't this team will do good, but it'll be fun to watch.

You have 2 CF's in that line-up...

 

[waldo7239117]

You have 2 CF's in that line-up...

OK, then switch one OF to the other OF postion. That being LF...have Campy in LF, that's what I meant.

 

[Jntg4]

Just the 6th inning, BJax already 3 for 4, average up to .316.

All singles.

Flaherty actually got a hit, a homer.

 

[daddies3angels]

Dave Bush Elects Free Agency
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 11 at 2:52pm CST]

Dave Bush has opted out of his minor league deal with the Cubs to become a free agent, according to Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald (on Twitter).

The Cubs signed Bush last month after Texas designated him for assignment and released him. The 31-year-old posted a 5.79 ERA with 5.5 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 in 37 1/3 innings for the Rangers as a middle reliever and spot starter this year.

Though Bush pitched primarily out of the bullpen for the Rangers, he returned to the rotation for the Iowa Cubs. In 22 Triple-A innings, Bush posted a 6.14 ERA with 4.9 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 before opting out of his contract.

Big loss there LMAO

 

[bleacherbum54]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 18 - Bleed Cubbie Blue

DeVoss continues to impressed


and B Jackson is on a tear

 

[waldo7239117]

The Chiefs place OF Borges on the DL and 2011 17th round pick OF John Andreoli replaced him.

 

[bleacherbum54]

The Chiefs place OF Borges on the DL and 2011 17th round pick OF John Andreoli replaced him.

do u have a list of where all the draft picks have been assigned?

 

[waldo7239117]

do u have a list of where all the draft picks have been assigned?

Most of them went to the AZL, especially the ones who signed on or close to the signing deadline. But ones who signed earlier are either playing with the Hawks or the Chiefs.

But I'll see what I can find out.

 

[waldo7239117]

I don't know if they are playing for that team yet but they will soon.

1st round pick SS Jaiver Baez- AZL
2nd round pick 1B Dan Vogelbach- AZL
3rd round pick OF Ezekiel DeVoss- Hawks
4th round pick RHP Tony Zych-AZL
5th round pick RHP Taylor Scott- AZL
6th round pick C Neftali Rosario-AZL
7th round pick 1B Travor Gretzky- AZL
9th round pick OF Garrett Schecht-AZL
10th round pick SS Daniel Lockhart-AZL
11th round pick OF Shawon Dunston Jr.-AZL
13th round pick OF Darien Martin AZL
14th round pick RHP Dillon Maples-AZL
15th round pick C Justin Marra-AZL
16th round pick C Rafael Lopez Hawks
17th round pick OF John Andreoli Chiefs
18th round pick RHP James Pugliese-AZL
19th round pick 1B Paul Hoilman-Hawks
20th round pick OF Ben Klafczynski-Chiefs
21st round pick LHP Andrew Mckirahan-AZL
22nd round pick RHP Ethan Elias-AZL
25th round pick 1B Rock Shoulders-AZL
26th round pick RHP Michael Jensen-AZL
27th round pick OF Taiwan Easterling-Chiefs
30th round pick RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia-AZL
32nd round pick LHP Pete Levitt-Chiefs
33nd round pick LHP Sheldon McDonald-Hawks
35th round pick RHP Ian Dickson AZL
36th round pick IF Travis Garcia-Retired
38th round pick RHP Casey Lucchese-AZL
40th round pick LHP Patrick Francescon-Hawks
41st round pick LHP Austin Urban-AZL
42nd round pick SS Brad Zapenas-Hawks
44th round pick SS Kenny Socorro-Hawks
46th round pick LHP Scott Weismann-AZL

That's the best I could do.

 

[waldo7239117]

A player to watch out for who's playing for class A is a Cuban defector Frank Del Valle. He's throwing 98MPH and has given up only 8 hits in 19.2 innings.

He's almost 22 years old... He's gunna have to make a jump to get back in the age limit.

 

[Jntg4]

Wait, someone retired right after we drafted them and they got their signing bonus?

 

[waldo7239117]

Wait, someone retired right after we drafted them and they got their signing bonus?

Yeah he signed and then retired. But the signing bonus was not granted to him.

He retired becuase he wanted to explore other options and probably knew he wasn't gunna make the majors.

 

[Jntg4]

Yeah he signed and then retired. But the signing bonus was not granted to him.

He retired becuase he wanted to explore other options and probably knew he wasn't gunna make the majors.

So he signed to try to see if he;d get the signing bonus then?

 

[dabynsky]

A player to watch out for who's playing for class A is a Cuban defector Frank Del Valle. He's throwing 98MPH and has given up only 8 hits in 19.2 innings.

He's almost 22 years old... He's gunna have to make a jump to get back in the age limit.

Del Valle is one of many interesting arms the Cubs have below AA. There is actually a lot of pitching talent coming through the system right now. It is just unforunate that all the talent that is a year or two away grades either as a reliever or backend of the starter.

Since Del Valle was just signed this year and has already moved from Arizona to Peoria, I think he is doing fine. The Cubs have a history of pretty agressive promotions. If Del Valle continues to shine, he will get moved through the system quickly.

Out of curiousity where have you read that he is throwing 98 MPH? I am just curious because that would certainly make his stock higher since a lefty that can throw upper 90s is worth his weight in gold.

 

[bleacherbum54]

Most of them went to the AZL, especially the ones who signed on or close to the signing deadline. But ones who signed earlier are either playing with the Hawks or the Chiefs.

But I'll see what I can find out.

Is there a website I can check daily for updates. Or is bleed cubbie blue the best site?