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Cubs Organizational Depth: Infielders

Chicago Cubs I may be beginning to sound like a broken record in this series, but the potential roster stability the Cubs could enjoy over the next few years is astonishing. If the mix of players the Cubs currently have assembled works out well, there is no reason they can’t keep them all together. Of... Read more »

By Michael Ernst,
February 22, 2018 at 8:32 am

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Winter League Wrap-up

It was a rather lackluster group that took the field in the winter leagues, as only 26 players that belonged to the Cubs system at one time or another in the 2017-18 offseason would play winter ball. The notable performers are inside today’s report. Organizational Player of the Winter David Bote, INF/OF: After six long... Read more »

By Tom U,
January 29, 2018 at 6:30 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 12

A Happy New Year to everyone at Cubs Den! In the first article of the new year, we see the winter leagues all moving into the post-season, with the Caribbean world Series on the horizon. The recently signed Ryan Court is making an impact in the Dominican Winter League, while Williams Perez keep putting up... Read more »

By Tom U,
January 1, 2018 at 6:30 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 11

Happy Holidays to all! In this past week, the Dominican Winter League finished it’s regular season, with both the Mexican Pacific League and the Venezuelan Winter League entering their last week of regular season play. With teams jockeying for playoffs spots and a chance to represent their country in the Caribbean World Series, some Cubs... Read more »

By Tom U,
December 26, 2017 at 6:30 am

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Small Ways the Cubs Can Improve in 2018: Defense

Previously, I have looked at where the Cubs might improve for 2018 in terms of their pitching and plate discipline, and for the last piece of this mini-puzzle, it’s time to focus on defense. The Cubs were historically good in 2016, so some retreat this season in their defensive performance was inevitable, but they were still... Read more »

By Jared Wyllys,
December 22, 2017 at 6:00 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 10

With the winter meetings taking center stage last week, it was time for the Winter League Report to step aside. This week, we are back to catch up with all the action in Australia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela. Dominican Winter League Toros del Este Este failed to capitalize on ten hits Thursday, December... Read more »

By Tom U,
December 18, 2017 at 6:30 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 8

The Cubs system was sparsely represented this week in the winter leagues, but did include an outstanding performance from pitcher Williams Perez. This week’s report also saw the Cubs debut of newly signed left-handed pitcher Dario Alvarez. Dominican Winter League Toros del Este Dominican Winter League basement dwellers Este got a lift on Saturday... Read more »

By Tom U,
December 4, 2017 at 6:45 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 7

It was a quiet holiday week in the winter leagues, with the action primarily in Mexico and Venezuela. With the league entering its second half of play, Manuel Rodriguez had mixed results in the LMP while Carlos Penalver remained consistent in the VWL. Mexican Pacific League Caneros de los Mochis Los Mochis closed out... Read more »

By Tom U,
November 27, 2017 at 6:45 am

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Addison Russell Gives Us a Glimpse

The future for the Cubs is rich with possibility. In this still strange new reality where the Cubs are just a year removed from winning the World Series and just over a month from their third consecutive run deep into the postseason, they are also still very well suited to remain in serious contention for... Read more »

By Jared Wyllys,
November 27, 2017 at 6:00 am

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Winter Leagues Report: Week 6

Another week, another league starts play! Good morning and a Happy Thanksgiving week to all! Inside today’s edition, the Australian Baseball League begins play with an old friend to Cubs minor league followers, Ryan Kalish. Inclement weather stalled play in the Dominican Republic, and Manuel Rodriguez remains rock-steady in Mexico. Mexican Pacific League Caneros de... Read more »

By Tom U,
November 20, 2017 at 6:45 am

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