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Possible Cub Draft Picks
After posting my Top 20 draft prospects reports (1-10 & 11-20), I'll continue the process of the Top 50 over the next couple of days and cap it off with my own attempt at a Mock Draft. As far as the Cub's #19 pick, word on the street is that Wilken will be looking for and...
A Look at the Top Talented Prospects in the 2008 Draft
This year's amateur draft isn't very diverse compared to previous years. Many scouts and crosscheckers I've recently talked to feel that there is no obvious superstar talent pick that is a consensus overall pick. Several of the scouts feel that besides the top four talents...
No Respect: The Matt Murton Story
Matt Murton now knows what comedian Rodney Dangerfield was talking about "No Respect". Matt has got to be wondering what did I do wrong as the Cubs announced that the bench will consist of Ward, Blanco, Cedeno, Johnson, and Fontenot. That leaves Matt Murton wasting away in...
Scouting Report on Jose Ceda
ose Ceda
6?5
230lbs
R/R
1/28/1987
Once in blue moon minor deadline deals involving role players for low level high ceiling prospects pan out. Right now the midseason 2006 season deal with the Padres, exchanging Todd Walker for a 19 year old rookie flamethrower Jose Ceda, is...
Did the Cubs have enough to get Bedard AND Roberts?
There is alot of talk amongst baseball analyst this winter over what an ace pitcher is worth and whether or not the Cubs could afford one. First, baseball had the Athletics deal where Danny Haren (who was locked up at 15.5M/3YR) of Arizona where they gave up three of their top 10 prospects...
Scouting Report on Sam Fuld
5?10
180lbs
L/L
Stanford (10th Rd in 2004)
There is not a player in the Cubs' system that you'll hear me gush over more than Sam Fuld. In the past six months, his stock has rose to the highest it's been, and good thing for Sam as he recently turned 27 years old. Fuld...
Scouting Report on Kosuke Fukudome
Kosuke Fukudome (KOH-skay foo-koo-DOUGH-may)
6?1
190lbs
L/R
April 26th, 1977
Captain Ahab finally landed his White Whale as Jim Hendry pulled down his biggest free agent this offseason. The Cubs and Hendry finally landed a Japanese player after flirting with the notion for nearly...
A Look Back at the Cubs' 2004 Draft
When the draft goes down in June, teams, players and fans are filled with for the future. That someday those players will grow up and help contribute to the parent club's success and turn into superstars. Three full baseball years is about the earliest one can start judging the...
Scouting Report on Tony Thomas
Tony Thomas
2B
5′10
180lbs
R/R
Thomas split the most prestigious college baseball award, the Golden Spikes, with the first pick overall David Price this past offseason. Still Tony was taken 96 picks later, when the Cubs nabbed him with the third pick in the third round...
Scouting Report on Josh Donaldson
B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 202. Birthdate: 12/8/85
He's the other Josh, the Cubs took in the 2007 draft. Thanks to the Dodgers signing Juan Pierre early, the Cubs were awarded a sandwich pick, the 48th overall selection. The Cubs have a poor history of drafting and developing...
Scouting Report on Josh Vitters
6??3
200 lbs
R/R
Cypress High School, CA
With the third pick overall this year, the Cubs took the best high school bat and arguable the best bat overall in Josh Vitters. This 18 year old Californian had many Cub fans wondering if he would sign or not, as he waited til 20 minutes...
Scouting Report on Chris Huseby
There have been few draftee signings that have been as lucrative and as late selection as Huseby signed last year with the Cubs. In the 11th Round, the Cubs drafted Huseby whom was considered a virtual lock to honor his commitment to Auburn. With a 1.3M signing bonus, which is a late...
Chicago Cubs' Trade Chips
he trade deadline ever so nears, with the Cubs having a fighting chance in the Central and Wild Card. Let's look at some of the Cubs' players that could be used as trading chips to better the team now for a run down the playoff gauntlet. The glaring need is a power bat to a...
Scouting Report on Billy Petrick
Billy Petrick
6′6
240lbs
R/R
Morris, IL (Morris High School)
In this installment of Cubshub's Scouting Reports, we'll look at one of the recent kids to get a cup of coffee, Billy Petrick (pronounced Pet-Rick). Petrick is a former top pitching prospect who encountered...
Close to Gone: Jacque Jones
June 25, 2007 by
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Talks of Jacque Jones leaving Chicago are on fire of late. It's been no secret the Cubs have had Jones in the front of the garage sale with a "Best Offer Accepted" tag around his neck. The 32 year old lefty outfielder is coming off his best year since 2002, still he&...
Cubs' 2007 Draft Review
Well it's been a week later since the draft precluded. The Cubs have already been successful in signing several midround players and will be very active in the coming week. As the Boise Hawks (Short Season A) prepare to start their season, and have quite a few holes to fill. Talks...
Cubs' Day One Review of the 2007 Draft
With the first day of the draft behind us, lets look into the five players that the Cubs drafted today. Tim Wilken, the Cubs' Scouting Director, didn't pull any suprises with the third overall pick by selecting Cypress (CA) High Schooler Josh Vitters. There was some late night...
In Depth Look at the 2007 Draft
Here's an in-depth look at the 2007 amateur draft. This draft could be very important to the Cubs' future success as they have the 3rd overall selection and the 48th overall pick. They lost their 2nd rounder for the signing of Soriano but it's better than last year where...
Bob Says Felix Pie Likely Sent Down
With Angel Guzman set to join the Cubs rotation with his start against the Cardinals tomorrow (plus 2 additional starts), the Cubs will be sending down a positional player. The two likely candidates are Ronny Cedeno and Felix Pie, with my money on Felix going back to Iowa.
Here...
Cubs' Sold on Vitters as 2007 Draft Pick
The Draft is approaching shortly (June 7-8th) but it's becoming very evident the Cubs have their eyes set on one individual with their 3rd overall pick in the upcoming draft. Tampa is a lock to draft lefty Vanderbilt starter David Price, while the Royals are wrestling between Georgia...
Pinella to Theriot: SS is your's to lose
According to several reports out of Chicago, Lou has given the starting shortstop nod to utility fielder Ryan Theriot. With the anemic offense coming from Izturis and Cedeno's bat, while Theriot has shown good plate skills, Pinella decided the lineup needs Ryan's punch at the...
Scouting Report on Rocky Cherry
In this installment of Cubshub's Scouting Report, we'll look at the spring suprise in power righty Rocky Cherry. I wasn't planning on Cherry's promotion to beat his scouting report but with the way our pitching has been, the extra arm was needed. Entering the 2006 season...
Why Soriano Leadoff Doesn't Matter
This has been one of the most discussed stories this offseason, Do the Cubs maximize Soriano's value by having him leadoff? The short and compact answer is No, Soriano's value is higher later in the lineup. But due to Alf's speed, decent track record, and large payday,...
Scouting Report on Felix Pie
Felix Pie (PEE-ay)
HT: 6'2
WT: 180 lbs
B/T: L/L
DOB: 02/08/83
In this installment of CubsHub's Scouting Report, we'll be looking at the crown jewel of the organization, Felix Pie. The following is something I haven't tried yet, in that I've already done a prior...
Time to Forgive Sammy Sosa?
Oh how we forget.
For twelve years Sammy Sosa reigned over Chicago Cubs baseball, considered by some to be the rival to Ernie Banks in the discussions of the greatest baseball players to ever call Wrigley Field home. He crushed home runs, stole bases, batted in runs and served...
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