In June of 2011, an 18 year kid named Daniel Vogelbach was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the MLB amateur draft. The high school first baseman was listed as 5'11" 285. However, in the pics we saw of him, he looked pretty close to three bills. But we thought hey, Daniel Vogelbach can hit a ton. The Cubs claimed right after the draft that he dropped 40 … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Prospect Daniel Vogelbach Slims Down, Remakes Himself
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Cubs draft manager Dale Sveum’s kid
In this job market, nepotism rules. Yesterday the Chicago Cubs selected third baseman Rustin Sveum, son of Cubs manager Dale Sveum, in the 39th round (1,184th) out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hey, it's not what you know, but who you know right? Last year, the Cubs drafted Shawon Dunston Jr. so again it was "family business." … [Read more...] about Cubs draft manager Dale Sveum’s kid
Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
The Chicago Cubs yesterday completed the second day of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The club thus far has selected 17 players. The third and final day of the draft is today with rounds 16-40. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora
The Chicago Cubs will probably lose 105+ games this season, so tonight was pretty much their Super Bowl. It's the first MLB draft of the Theo Epstein- Jed Hoyer regime, so it's a big night for Cubs fans and the long term view. With over a century on ineptitude, Cub fans are always obsessed with the next savior, the next big thing to come along and turn it around. Anthony … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora
Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today
Infielder Trevor Gretzky, a seventh round selection in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft, by the Chicago Cubs, signed with the club today. Yes, Gretzky is the son of the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The offspring of the greatest hockey player in history was selected out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California where he was also the football team's starting … [Read more...] about Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today
Chicago Cubs Sign Wayne Gretzky’s Kid
TREVOR GRETZKY WILL JOIN CUBS ORGANIZATION The Chicago Cubs have signed Trevor Gretzky, the son of Wayne Gretzky. The Cubs drafted The Great One's offspring this year in the seventh round of the MLB draft. Trevor Gretzky, a 6'4", 190 lbs first baseman, played high school baseball last year in Thousand Oaks, CA. By signing with the Cubs, Gretzky will no … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Sign Wayne Gretzky’s Kid
Cubs take Javier Beaz with 2011 1st Round Draft Pick
The Chicago Cubs last night selected high school infielder Javier Baez out of Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville , Fla. with the 9th overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. “Javier has a tremendously live bat, is versatile in the field and we are happy to welcome him to the Cubs organization,” said Tim Wilken, Cubs Director of … [Read more...] about Cubs take Javier Beaz with 2011 1st Round Draft Pick