James Farris
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
When it Comes to Player Development, Small Changes Can Yield Big Results
A couple of weeks ago I sat down with Myrtle Beach Pelicans radio announcer Scott Kornberg for what was supposed…
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Chicago Cubs News
Fixing Eddie Butler Can’t Be That Simple, Can It?
The man known affectionately as the Wizard of Boz ambles about with a noticeable hitch, the product of equal parts…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Acquire Eddie Butler from Rockies for James Farris, International Pool Swap
Hey, look, a Chicago team made a trade involving a guy named Butler. Except that this team is actually good…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Arizona Update: AFL in Full Swing, GM Meetings in Scottsdale, Hot Stove Heating Up
After nearly a month of bouncing around the country following the Cubs on their way to the World Series Championship…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Team Update: Tennessee Smokies Still Developing Despite Troubles
Five months ago, Teddy Eley and I profiled all the Cubs affiliates for the 2016 season. Teddy did a wonderful…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Team Update: Can Tennessee Smokies Recover in Second Half?
Expectations for the Tennessee Smokies were very, very high coming into this season. The roster was filled with 17 players…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Team Update: Pelicans Getting Close to Another Shot at the Playoffs
Last year, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans won the Mills Cup Championship Series in their first year as a Cubs affiliate.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Minor League Promotions Are Coming, Just Not As Many As You Think
The promotions have been fast and furious over the past couple years, but things are different in Chicago now. The…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Pelicans Revamp, Reload, Head Toward Another Championship
In the beginning of May, a series of promotions shook the Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ roster. OF Jacob Hannemann, OF Billy…
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Five South Bend Cubs Make Midwest League All-Star Team
Today, the South Bend Cubs announced that catcher Cael Brockmeyer, outfielder Charcer Burks, shortstop Gleyber Torres, starting pitcher Jeremy Null, and closer James Farris…
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