Positions(s): Second base, third base, and pinch hitter extraordinaire 2018 Stats: 210 PAs, .239/.319/.408, 17 XBH, 6 HR, .269 TAv, 1.8 FRAA, 0.9 WARP Year in Review: When Cubs position players reported to Mesa for 2018 Spring Training, David Bote was a nobody. No one outside his family and friends knew how to correctly pronounce his last […]
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David Bote’s Emergence, Ian Happ’s Role, and The Cubs’ Deadline Options
One of the biggest surprises of the Cubs’ 2018 first half was the emergence of utility infielder David Bote. Bote, an 18th round pick in the 2012 draft was never a serious prospect or a ballplayer with significant major league expectations. But, after a red-hot start to his big league career, Bote is raising eyebrows […]
MiLB First Half Review – A Few Bright Lights Shine Through
The Cubs’ MiLB system in the first half was not all sunshine, puppy dogs, and rainbows. It was rough at times to watch as a fan, especially in April. Between the cold, the poor hitting, and uneven performances, very few prospects were excelling on the mound or at the plate. Six weeks doesn’t seem like […]
Game 18 Recap: Rockies 5, Cubs 2
What You Need to Know: The Cubs decided to let you watch Sean Manaea’s no-hitter by rolling over and dying. The bats were quiet and Yu Darvish fell apart suddenly and completely. Next Level: After last night’s sixteen-run outburst, there were some feelings that the Cubs would be stymied by Tyler Anderson through some gambler’s fallacy fueled […]
Cubs Add Only 3 Prospects to the 40-Man Roster
The 40 man roster’s ultimate goal is major league talent. As a result, any player placed on that roster is valued as someone who the Cubs think will ultimately help the major league club. On Monday night, the Cubs announced that they added three prospects to that list: infielder David Bote, and pitchers Adbert Alzolay […]