Dan Vogelbach
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Dream Dies as Cubs Drop Spring Opener
4-1 World Series odds, my foot. Well, the excitement was fun while it lasted, I guess. I apologize in advance…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Well, I Guess the Leadoff Question’s Been Answered
For much of the offseason, we wondered who would bat at the top of the Cubs lineup. Would it be…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Tennessee Smokies 2016 Preview: Which Starters will Emerge?
We now jump from Des Moines to Kodak, Tennessee, home of the forestial Smokies Park. Last year’s squad was a…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Get Busy on Rule 5 Friday: Four High Profile Prospects Added to the 40-Man Roster
The Cubs had until 7 p.m. on Friday to protect certain players eligible for the Rule 5 Draft. They did…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Position-by-Position Breakdown of the Cubs Organization: Part One – First Base
This is Part One in a series of posts that will examine the current state of the Cubs organization position-by-position…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Who Are the Cubs’ Next Big Hitters After Bryant, Schwarber, Soler, and Russell? (Part 2 of 2)
While yesterday’s post examined the potential of high-average hitters, today’s post looks specifically at power. In an era where power…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Close to Redundancy: Why the Cubs Should Clean House in Iowa This Winter
Last year in 2014, AAA Iowa was a place where the top prospects in the organization, including Kris Bryant, Javy Baez,…
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A Tennessee Smokies Primer: Prospects in Predicaments
Nestled just east of Knoxville, Tennessee is the small town of Kodak. It is home to the Tennessee Smokies and…
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A Night to Remember in the Minors: Where Do They Go Next?
Last night was pure giddiness! Between the big league Cubs playing until 6:20, the standout performances by Duane Underwood and…
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