Cubs, Double-A Smokies Agree To 4-Year Extension
The Tennessee Smokies will remain a Cubs affiliate through 2018.
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The Tennessee Smokies will remain a Cubs affiliate through 2018.
It'd be imprudent for a non-contender to let gaudy statistics affect an elite prospect's timetable.
Jason Hammel opposes Brandon Cumpton tonight at PNC Park.
The money saved can now be used to entice other draftees to sign.
Triple-A has worked wonders for some big prospects, but others prosper straight from Double-A.
Anthony Rizzo homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 Tuesday night, spoiling Gregory Polanco's much-anticipated debut.
This was expected after Veras was designated for assignment last week.
Travis Wood opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.
Andrew McCutchen hit his eighth homer and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Edwin Jackson opposes Charlie Morton tonight at PNC Park.
