DARWIN BARNEY RUMORS
Second Banana, Not In This Bunch
Last year we saw an influx of talent come up to the MLB level, and it has added much need depth for this year’s crop of second baseman. Some rookies that got their big league chance last year were Darwin Barney, Dustin Ackley, Jason Kipnis, and Jemile Weeks. They all bring a slightly different game to the table than the others and provide an option should u pass on the big...
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12 days ago
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Darwin Barney's Pacific Coast League (PCL) Strain
When Darwin Barney went on the DL this week straining "the other" cruciate or posterior cruciate (PCL) knee ligament. I'm sure the Cubs called Iowa Cubs manager Bill Dancy to let him know that his Pacific Coast League (PCL) Iowa team might shortly be getting another middle infielder on rehab assignment for his lineup. Barney sustained the injury to his right knee on the play at...
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June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011
Is Darwin Barney the Best Story on the Cubs This Year?
He’s a bubble-gum chewing, baseball-smacking Portland phenomenon. Only, now, he’s in Chicago. Darwin Barney has instantly won over the hearts of Chicago Cubs fans around the country with his hustle, drive and child-like innocence. Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney throws out Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake during the first inning at Wrigley [...]
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May 05, 2011
The Cubs would be crazy to trade Darwin Barney
Recently I was reading the “Inbox” segment by Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat. The first question that was asked was regarding the Cubs trading Darwin Barney. I believe he was actually asking if they would trade all three second baseman for Toronto’s second baseman, Aaron Hill. I cannot believe any fan would even want to [...]
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April 15, 2011
Looks like Darwin Barney’s the man at second for the Chicago Cubs
Darwin Barney. Quite the name, eh? Well, Chicago Cubs fans better get used to hearing it, as the youngster might just be the team’s main second baseman in 2011…and for the foreseeable future. Blake DeWitt came to camp as the frontrunner to win the Cubbies’ starting second-base job, in a time share with Jeff Baker, [...]
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March 24, 2011
Are Barney and Johnson the Leaders for Cubs Bench Jobs?
The Cactus League schedule is winding down. There are only 12 practice games remaining ... the Cubs 2011 season begins in two weeks.
The Opening Day roster is starting to take shape. The Cubs have 40 players in big league camp (39 without Angel Guzman) after two roster cuts. According to a report from Bruce Levine, the Cubs could announce as early as Monday or Tuesday which two...
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March 18, 2011
Cubs Spring Training Battle # 2: Utility Infielder
This is the second in my 4-part series on the Cubs Spring Training Battles. Last week I took a look at the 5th outfielder battle. This week I'll take a look at an equally exciting battle, the utility infielder spot.The ContendersDarwin Barney - Barney was a late-season call up in 2010 and impressed manager Mike Quade in his short stint with the team. In his 30 games with the...
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March 01, 2011
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March 01, 2011
Well- At Least The Cubs Will See a Youthful September
The Chicago Cubs have started to go the youth route to finish the year. Darwin Barney was brought up as he’ll join the other rookies the Cubs are looking at. My guess is- it won’t end there. With nothing to play for, I’m actually excited to see some of the youth come to Wrigley to showcase their talents for next year…or dare I say…another organization...
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August 16, 2010
Darwin Barney To Be Called Up Soon
With the Chicago Cubs dropping to fifth place after last nights atrocious loss, many young players within the Cubs farm system could start to see time at the major league level. It began yesterday with the Cubs calling up minor league pitchers Casey Coleman and Thomas Diamond. It is expected to continue with infielder Darwin Barney, who is expected to be called up soon by the Chicago...
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August 03, 2010
Chicago Cubs Prospect Profile: Darwin Barney
Darwin Barney is a 24-year old right handed shortstop drafted by the Cubs in 2007. Barney is ranked 18th in the Cubs farm system by Baseball America and 15th by Baseball Prospectus. According to Vine Line's Fifty Nifty Names from the Farm, Darwin has the best baseball IQ among Cubs prospects, and is first in competitiveness.
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March 24, 2010
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