06/11/2018
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A Chicago Cubs Blog Focused On The Minors
Including the ranking system of Cubs prospects, known as The Zygote 50.
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The Cubs 40 Man Roster, Per The Team Site
For options info, here is a link to AZ Phil's secion of The Cub Reporter
Pitchers
Adbert Alzolay
Eddie Butler
Tyler Chatwood
Steve Cishek
Oscar De La Cruz
Brian Duensing
Carl Edwards, Jr.
Luke Farrell
Kyle Hendricks
Jon Lester
Dillon Maples
Alec Mills
Mike Montgomery
Brandon Morrow
Jose Quintana
Hector Rondon
Randy Rosario
Pedro Strop
Jen-Ho Tseng
Duane Underwood
Justin Wilson
Rob Zastryzny
Catchers
Victor Caratini
Willson Contreras
Infielders
Javier Baez
David Bote
Kris Bryant
Tommy La Stella
Efren Navarro
Anthony Rizzo
Addison Russell
Ben Zobrist
Outfield
Albert Almora, JR
Ian Happ
Jason Heyward
Kyle Schwarber
Mark Zagunis
Team Site Roster Listing
Cubs Cots page
Iowa Cubs Site
Tennessee Smokies Site
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Site
South Bend Cubs Site
Eugene Emeralds Site
Top-21 Hitting Prospects
The Details
Hitters are evaluated on their likelihood to reach 3000 at-bats at the major league level. Age, advancement, position played, power, speed, and anything else can play into the decision-making.
1. Aramis Ademan SS
2. Miguel Amaya C
3. David Bote IF
4. Nelson Velasquez OF
5. PJ Higgins C
6. Jonathan Sierra OF
7. Jason Vosler 3B
8. Luis Vazquez SS
9. Mark Zagunis OF
10. Christopher Morel 3B
11. Fernando Kelli OF
12. Zack Short IF
13. Luis Verdugo SS
14. Wladimir Galindo 3B
15. Jared Young IF
16. DJ Wilson OF
17. Vimael Machin IF
18. Eddy Martinez OF
19. Andruw Monasterio IF
20. Jhonny Bethancourt IF
21. Ian Rice C
22. Taylor Davis C
23. Austin Filiere 3B
Starting Pitchers
25 Pitchers Most Likely To Reach 1000 IP
August 14, 2017
1. Adbert Alzolay
2. Alex Lange
3. Tom Hatch
4. Oscar De La Cruz
5. Trevor Clifton
6. Duncan Robinson
7. Duane Underwood
8. Tyson Miller
9. Jose Albertos
10. Jen-Ho Tseng
11. Matt Swarmer
12. Justin Steele
13. Brendon Little
14. Bryan Hudson
15. Keegan Thompson
16. Michael Rucker
17. Alec Mills
18. Javier Assad
19. Tyler Thomes
20. Javier Assad
21. Cory Abbott
22. Jeremiah Estrada
23. Erich Uelmen
24. Eury Ramos
25. Brailyn Marquez
26. Didier Vargas
Relief Pitchers
Five Other P Most Likely To Reach 300 IP
August 14, 2017
1. Dillon Maples
2. Luke Farrell
3. Justin Hancock
4. Dakota Mekkes
5. James Norwood
6. Wyatt Short
7. Bailey Clark
8. Rollie Lacy
9. Tyler Peyton
Friends Of The Site
People running blogs aren't supposed to credit the competition. But they make me who I am. And when they post all the news before I do, they force me to get creative, which is my racket anyway.
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Cub's Den
The people up and down the Cubs chain are also indisensable. From broadcasts, interviews, responses to tweets. All of these make my efforts of more value to you, my readers. They have done a great job, and should continue to in the future.
Some have left the pipeline. Onward and upward to these site friends.
Robbie Aaron, Nathan Baliva, Nathan Barnett, Keaton Gillogly, Darin Pritchett, Wayne Randazzo, Mike Safford, and the others I didn't include on the list.
Thanks to all the announcers, regardless your parent club.
Contact Me
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Visit the old site
With the 2016 season, The Zygote 50 is expanding its draft coverage. While the initial goal will be to mock the draft through the Cubs first pick, I might go through three rounds, which would include a pair of Cubs selections.
Follow the latest draft coverage where you see "Feeling A Draft" or "Mocking The Draft.
Bullpen Ratings
General Rankings
Current Cubs Rankings
1.0 General Closer
2.0 General Set-Up Man
3.0 Leverage Reliever
4.0 Above-Average Reliever
5.0 Specialist
6.0 Innings Eater
7.0 Triple-A Shuttle Rider
8.0 Raw Prospect
