Tag: Chesny Young

Versatility a Short Path to the Majors

Versatility a Short Path to the Majors
Since taking over in 2012, the Cubs’ current front office has made it a seemingly never-ending search to find players that can add versatility to their roster. They first tried veterans such as Jeff Baker, Emilio Bonifacio, Chris Coghlan, Joe Mather, and Luis Valbuena before scoring big in free agency with Ben Zobrist. Management also... Read more »
By Tom U,
April 17, 2017 at 5:30 am
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Minor League Preview – Double-A Tennessee

Minor League Preview – Double-A Tennessee
Good morning to everyone! Today is the next installment previewing the 2016 minor league season.  Please note that the previews are based on current roster assignments and anticipated spring training success. All assignments, both as to position and level, are subject to change pending the completion of spring training. Double-A – Tennessee Smokies Last season... Read more »
By Tom U,
March 20, 2017 at 5:45 am
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Minor League Preview – Triple-A Iowa

Minor League Preview – Triple-A Iowa
Good morning to everyone! Today is the first installment previewing the 2017 minor league season.  Please note that the previews are based on current roster assignments and anticipated spring training success. All assignments, both as to position and level, are subject to change pending the completion of spring training. Triple-A – Iowa Cubs Although Manager Marty... Read more »
By Tom U,
March 13, 2017 at 6:00 am
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Winter League Wrap-up

Winter League Wrap-up
It seems as if the winter leagues opened just yesterday, and we are ready to conclude the Caribbean World Series and the Australian Baseball League playoffs. Altogether, 36 players that belonged to the Cubs system at one time or another in the 2016-17 off-season would play winter ball. The notable performers are inside today’s report.... Read more »
By Tom U,
February 6, 2017 at 6:00 am
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Cubs Winter Leagues Report – 01/30/17

Cubs Winter Leagues Report – 01/30/17
The final week of the winter leagues reached its completion on Saturday, as Licey eliminated Chesny Young and Cibaenas for last disputed championship, the Dominican Winter League. Earlier, Caguas and Miguel Mejia pulled off the upset and claimed the Roberto Clemente League crown, while top honors went to Zulia and Jhondaniel Medina in the Venezuelan... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 30, 2017 at 6:14 am
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Winter Leagues Report – 01/23/17

Winter Leagues Report – 01/23/17
By Tom U. It is pretty much becoming the Chesny Young show in the winter leagues, as Cibaenas ditched their starting third baseman and quickly signed Young for the DWL finals after his team was eliminated. Now with the Aguilas, Young did what he always seems to do, and that is hit! In Puerto Rico,... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 23, 2017 at 6:31 am
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Cubs Winter Leagues Report – 01/16/17

Cubs Winter Leagues Report – 01/16/17
Welcome to the internet’s only full coverage of Cubs’ prospects participating in the winter leagues. To get you started, there are four leagues that operate from October through January, culminating with the Caribbean World Series in February. Those leagues are the Dominican Winter League (DWL), the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), the Roberto Clemente League in... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 16, 2017 at 6:00 am
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