Todd Johnson

During the day, Todd teaches US History, World History, and Geography in a small town in northern Illinois. As a Cubs fan, his first baseball memories are of baseball cards, whiffle ball, and Strat-O-Matic. You can always find him on Twitter: @cubscentral08

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Todd JohnsonJuly 17, 2017

Cubs Prospect Profile: Trent Giambrone Adjusting Well to Skipping Low-A Ball

Heading into 2017, I was really looking forward to watching Trent Giambrone play every day at South Bend. The 2016…
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Prospect Profiles & News

Todd JohnsonJuly 15, 2017

Cubs Prospect Profile: Aramis Ademan Turning His Bat On

The Internet has changed how every prospect is covered. There is usually someone, somewhere, with a camera or phone taking…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJuly 14, 2017

How Does the Cubs Farm System Look in a Post-Eloy Jimenez World? (Hint: It’s Still Pretty Good)

You wouldn’t think that trading two of your top prospects would gut your farm system. But when the Cubs made…
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Eugene Emeralds

Todd JohnsonJuly 10, 2017

Cubs Prospect Profile: 18-Year-Old Phenom Jose Albertos Dazzles in Emeralds Debut

All it took was four innings of baseball to turn Jose Albertos into a mythical right-handed beast that only a…
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Prospect Profiles & News

Todd JohnsonJuly 8, 2017

Prospect Profile: Isaac Paredes Starting to Show Some Power

Isaac Paredes put together a monster night Friday as he drove in 4 and scored 3 runs in leading South…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJuly 5, 2017

Cubs Have Some Tough Choices for Arizona Fall League, Rule 5 Draft

At some point over the next two weeks, the Cubs will select up to eight players to participate in the…
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Iowa Cubs

Todd JohnsonJuly 3, 2017

Cubs Minor League Update: With June in the Rearview, July Could Bring Big Developments

There are only two months left in the minor league season. In June, however, three teams were in playoff races…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJune 26, 2017

Dylan Cease’s Recent Start Shows He’s Gaining Strength in Return from Ankle Injury

It has been a strange year for Dylan Cease, the Cubs’ most highly-touted pitching prospect. Armed with an upper 90’s…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJune 24, 2017

Cubs Draftee Alex Lange Shuts Down No. 1 Team in College World Series

About a year ago, I sat down and watched new Cubs draft pick Thomas Hatch of Oklahoma State throw in…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Todd JohnsonJune 23, 2017

Nine Cubs Prospects Who Could Break Out in Second Half

As I have said before, it is hard for a prospect to break out anymore. There is press coverage almost…
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