As minor league seasons end and the major leagues hit the final stretch, teams start calling up their top prospects for their first taste of life in the big leagues. It is a time to see major league pitching, get adjusted to speed of the game and shake off the awe of being a major league ballplayer.
September 1 marks the time when teams can have 40 players on the active roster.
A time that usually brings excitements to fans across the board.
While these players may clog an already cramped clubhouse, they also provide added depth that is needed after the grueling ...
When Aramis Ramirez was traded to the Cubs 10 years ago last month, he took over a position that has been incredibly tough to fill for the Cubs. Since he has left, the position has been filled by utility players and bench players. When will one of our prospects live up to the expectations?
Ramirez stayed with the Cubs through the 2011 season, one of the longest tenures by any Cubs' third basemen in history. One of the players sent to Pittsburgh for him, Jose Hernandez, once served as the primary third baseman for five years from 1994-1999.
When Aramis burst on ...
Chicago Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart opened up on Twitter last night, causing many to shake their heads and wonder if his time with the Cubs organization is nearing an end.It started when a fan asked Stewart, who is making $2 million this year, if he would be coming back to Chicago anytime soon. He replied, "Probably never," which encouraged a slew of fans and critics to tweet back.He would later say: “I meant they might as well release me since I have no shot at a call-up.”Talk about desperate.I have been a fan of Stewart since his time in ...
Cubs baseball is just around the corner and spring training will be an opportunity for many players to showcase themselves after a long offseason.The team made several additions to the rotation and bullpen, and aside from Nate Schierholtz, not many moves in the offense department. They are relying on internal options, which is a practical move given the team finished 61-101 last season.There is a lot to be excited about with this Cubs team. While it may seem the Cubs are years off from competing, there are positive developments in the system and the team has shown a willingness to ...
The saga of Sammy Sosa could have gone much differently had the Cubs traded him to the Yankees in 2000. At the time, Sosa was coming off of two historic seasons in which he hit 66 and 63 home runs, respectively. According to the Chicago Tribune, the offer from the Yankees was tempting to Cubs officials. MacPhail strongly considered trading Sosa to the Yankees. Rumors persisted that New York had offered an enticing package of second baseman Alfonso Soriano, outfielders Ricky Ledee and Jackson Melian and right-hander Jake Westbrook.The Cubs instead opted to sign Sammy to a six-year, $110 million deal. But ...
Alfonso Soriano is fast approaching a 30 homer season with 100 RBIs, joining exclusive company in Cubs history. It would be his highest total since 2007 and his highest RBI total since 2005. He's been an anchor in the Cubs lineup, being one of the most productive players in baseball from mid-May to the All-Star Break. He's only hitting .261, still his highest total since 2008.The Cubs tried hard to unload him this season, but his contract situation makes him very undesirable, even with the numbers he's posting. Soriano is owed $36 million between 2013-14. He was nearly dealt to the ...
The new Cubs management is showing that if you play well, you will get more opportunities to exceed expectations at the higher levels. Not only does it allow the Cubs to see who they have in their system, but maybe, maybe, they will find a hidden gem.Most of these guys aren't hidden gems anymore, but they aren't nearly on as many radars as Anthony Rizzo was last season. Let's see who could be the next impact player for the Cubs in 2013. Begin Slideshow
Manager Dale Sveum may have averted the worst season in Chicago Cubs history, but will his job be in jeopardy if the brass doesn't see results in 2013?Sveum has managed this season very well, all things considered. There has not been any clubhouse commotion or drama, young players like Darwin Barney have exceeded expectations and the team was playing really well until the July 31st trade deadline when the team lost Ryan Dempster, Geovany Soto, Reed Johnson and Paul Maholm.The Cubs have gone 6-20 since then but have seen young prospects like Josh Vitters and Brett Jackson get their first ...
The Cubs are not officially conceding the 2012 season, but it is definitely a year where they are seeing what they have in terms of prospects. And there will be no better time for these open tryouts (of sorts) then when rosters expand on September 1st.The Cubs have already made a few roster moves and promoted pitching prospect Michael Bowden, but here is a list of 10 guys who the Cubs may give shots for the final month of the season. Begin Slideshow
Despite being winless thus far in August, the Cubs made several moves that we are going to have to live with for some time. Trading Reed Johnson, Paul Maholm and Geovany Soto in the span of three innings wasn't enough, they finally unloaded Dempster minutes before the deadline and then traded Jeff Baker to the TIgers. They may not be done either. With Bryan LaHair publicly voicing his displeasure about being relegated to the bench, he could be put on waivers to see if a contender wants to give him a shot.Alfonso Soriano could also be dealt if he can stay healthy ...
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