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Ezekiel Mark DeVoss Specs Born: July 17, 1990 From: Mims, FL College: Miami Height: 5'10” Weight: 175 lbs. Bats: Switch Throws: Right Position(s): 2B, 3B, SS, OF Current team: Peoria Chiefs (Class-A Chicago Cubs) 2012 Statistics (MiLB.com) Team: Peoria Chiefs (Class-A), Average: .236, Games: 80, At bats: 301, Runs: 53, Hits: 71, Doubles: 15, Triples: 3, Home runs: 3, RBI: 21, Walks: 50, Strikeouts: 78, OBP: .361, Slugging: .336, OPS: .696. EvaluationVersatility: Plus (adequately fields all infield positions, less first base and catcher, in addition to outfield experience collegiately and professionally). Arm: Plus Range: Plus Speed: Plus Hits for power: ...
With every passing moment in an MLB player's career comes a metaphorical proving grounds. From the opportunity to prove your greatness and solidify glory to the unfortunate turn of events that leads some to falling out of favor, keeping your name in a positive light can be a double-sided blade.So how do the following names remain so revered in the eyes of the most loyal but ferocious fans in all of baseball?Led by the legendary Ron Santo, the following slideshow will outline the most beloved players in Chicago Cubs history. From the recent stars to the original pacemakers, the names ...
It's a seller's market this trade season in MLB, and one of the top attractions among starting pitchers—in fact, likely THE top attraction—is the Cubs' Ryan Dempster. Here's why. For one thing, Dempster may end up being the best pitcher on the market, with extensions for the Phillies' Cole Hamels and the Brewers' Zack Greinke reportedly coming. And even if those extensions don't get done, there is no guarantee that either will be offered up for sale. But Dempster is certainly available, as the Cubs try and build for the future. As good as he is pitching right now, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have little ...
Trade winds have been blowing steady in the windy city for months with the strongest gusts swirling around Cubs starter Matt Garza.Nearly every team in the league has been connected to Garza in one way or another, and the rumors and speculation continue to pick up steam as we get closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31.How is a fan supposed to keep up with it all?That's where B/R comes in—we'll be bringing you the most up-to-the-minute rumblings about the Cubs' most valuable trade chip, along with analysis and everything else that comes with it. The ...
Without being immorally cliché, Hayden Simpson can only be described as an unfinished novel. Members of the media and fans alike were baffled by the choice to draft Simpson with the 16th overall pick in the 2010 draft by the Chicago Cubs front office staff.After spending three years at Division II Southern Arkansas—where he registered a 13-1 record as a starter in his junior season—Simpson caught the attention of Cubs scouting director Tim Wilken as a top draft choice, while most other organizations had him going somewhere in the fourth round or later.Simpson was alerted that he may be a top choice by Chicago, ...
According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have signed Albert Almora, their first round selection and the sixth overall pick in the draft, to a $3.9 million bonus. MLB recommended a $3.25 million bonus for Almora. The club has now signed all of its top 20 draft picks.Almora batted .603 with 13 doubles, five triples, six home runs, 34 RBIs and 24 steals at Mater Academy in Hialeah Gardens, Fla. He also had a 1.164 slugging percentage and a .667 on-base percentage in 25 games.But stats aside, now that Almora is in the fold, what can Cubs fans expect of the 18 year-old center fielder?Almora ...
Expecting a large haul of prospects for a 29-year-old, left-handed, All-Star first baseman sure doesn't seem out of the question, but Chicago Cubs' Bryan LaHair is not the norm.There is quite a gap from one end of the spectrum to the other as to what Theo Epstein and Co. can get in return for the slugger.Is LaHair a mirror of Toronto Blue Jays slugging outfielder Jose Bautista, who after years of mediocrity has home run balls crossing into the United States or denting SUVs outside of Fenway?Or was his first half just an aberration? Is LaHair really just a 4-A ...
The Chicago Cubs and Matt Garza saga will eventually see some sort of resolution this month as the July 31 MLB trade deadline grows ever nearer. Garza is under team control through 2013 and carries a $9.5 million price tag for 2012. These factors, combined with his past success with Chicago and Tampa Bay has at least six teams with pitching needs taking interest.The Cubs now must ponder that interest, along with the haul of prospects they'd be sure to get from bidding clubs. Considering the prospects of keeping Garza, their undisputed top starter, is undoubtedly a priority as well.The 2008 ALCS ...
Deadline month is upon us, as the season has moved into the summer months, and the July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching.While some teams debate whether to become buyers or sellers at the deadline, the Chicago Cubs more or less entered the season as sellers. As the new front office team of Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein continue to reshape the team, a number of players are likely on their way out in the weeks ahead.With that, there will likely be a steady flow of Cubs related trade rumors, and my aim is to make this a one-stop shop ...
It's time to re-rank the Cubs' top prospects for the month of July.A lot has happened over the course of the month, especially with short-season leagues getting under way. The only rule to this list is you have to have played a professional game to be considered. Since more players have become eligible this month, the list is bound to have some changes.But don't worry, for the sake of not causing a panic, Anthony Rizzo remains at the top of the list.There is a lot to be excited about with only a few months remaining in the season. Let's take ...
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