Welcome back for the August edition of the Cubs top 10 prospects. The list has changed slightly again, in large part because several of the team's top-rated prospects got their careers underway. The rule for this list is as long as you have played a professional game, you are included. Over the last month we've heard several young Cubs getting started, and they have already been climbing the organizational ladder.Here's a look at last month's list: 10. Alberto Cabrera, P9. Jeimer Candelario, INF8. Matt Szczur, OF7. Dan Vogelbach, 1B6. Austin Kirk, LHP5. Brett Jackson, OF4. Junior Lake, SS3. Javier Baez, SS2. Josh ...
Ryan Dempster remains on the market, and it appears the Dodgers are the only viable trade partner. The blame has fallen on Dempster, who has given the Cubs a narrow field to work with in this trade season.That doesn't mean he is to blame, but the Dodgers' lack of strong prospects makes them hesitant to deal any of their good ones for the 35-year-old veteran—a veteran who has the second-best ERA in baseball behind Ryan Vogelsong.The deal that was in place with the Braves was the best deal for the Cubs, but that scenario has been covered, and everyone has ...
Ryan Dempster is a great pitcher. But the way he has played the media and the fans may make his last few days, or months, with the Chicago Cubs as bumpy as they've ever been. As of now, the Atlanta Braves have moved on from trading 22-year-old pitcher Randall Delgado for Dempster, a move that excited Cubs fans, and would have enshrined Dempster as a guy who always kept the Cubs' interests close to his heart.However, when word leaked that the trade was agreed to, Dempster took to the airwaves to voice his displeasure and say "there is no trade." Now ...
The Cubs' minor league system is playing better than expected in 2012. Let's take a look at guys who are healthy and making their way up the pipeline toward Chicago.There's been a lot of focus on the usual suspects—Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson—but some of the team's best prospects are just getting started and are off to good starts.This list won't focus on every top prospect, but noteworthy ones who are playing well. If you like my prospect posts, check out my profile or take a look at the Cubs' top 10 prospects for the month of July. Begin Slideshow
The latest report, courtesy of Ken Rosenthal and FOX Sports, is that the Atlanta Braves may have the inside track on Ryan Dempster now that the Los Angeles Dodgers have cooled on him. The Braves have remained in the mix for Dempster for weeks, but no reported offers have been exchanged, so it's hard to imagine that talks could be very far along.The Braves remain firmly in the mix for Dempster, though no deal was close as of late Sunday afternoon, major-league sources said.The Braves may be more inclined to trade for Dempster after seeing Jair Jurrjens fail to pull out ...
Even though this isn't the Cubs' year, there are still lots of things to be happy and optimistic about. From Ryan Dempster to the 2012 draft, things have gone well for the Cubs this year.And while just as many things have gone wrong, we Cubs fans always look on the bright side. The Cubs have pieces at the major league level, Triple-A level and all the way down, giving Cubs fans something to be excited about.As the season moves along, trade talks will bring young new faces to the organization and give the Cubs more options to work with going ...
The Cubs are getting into sell-mode and are shopping everyone from Ryan Dempster to Darwin Barney. More than 10 teams are believed to be interested, and the Cubs are having a wholesale. They will likely look to restock the system with a few impact bats and as many pitchers to fill a starting rotation at one level or another. From closers to starters to catchers, the Cubs will look to fully restock the entire organization. Let's take a look who they could be targeting. Begin Slideshow
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 ...
It's time for the midseason grade reports!The Cubs are currently tied for the worst record in baseball with the free falling Colorado Rockies, who lost a heart-breaker last night to the St. Louis Cardinals.While things have not gone the Cubs way this season, there are still glimmers of hope.Without further adieu, let's assess how each player is doing as we approach the All-Star break. Begin Slideshow
Former first-round pick Josh Vitters is surging down in Triple-A Iowa and could get a chance to take over third base for the Chicago Cubs before the 2012 season wraps.Vitters, who will be 23 in August, is hitting .298 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI and a .350 OBP. He has an .860 OPS, one of his career-best, and is showing off his true talents in his first go-around at Triple-A.He finished June hitting .324 with six home runs, a month after hitting .286 with seven home runs. He has made adjustments and settled down, striking out less and walking ...
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