A big-time college lefty, Zastryzny immediately becomes one of the best arms in the Cubs' system.
August 2012
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Why Darwin Barney’s Record Errorless Streak is So Impressive and Other Bullets
A couple reasons, at least. Anthony Rizzo’s slump, Jeff Samardzija’s shut-down, Theo Epstein’s failure, and Jorge Soler’s instruction.
Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Amaya the All-Star
The Boise Hawks were dominant in the second half of the season, but they had just one All-Star.
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 3, Cubs 1 – August 29, 2012
Samardzija was great, but he got no love behind him.
The Cleveland Indians Have Yoinked Scott Maine
The Cubs waived Maine, and the Indians said, “well sure, thanks, we’ll take him.”
Cubs Name Brandon Hyde New Farm Director, Replacing Oneri Fleita
Hyde had been the Cubs’ minor league field coordinator this year after coming over from the Marlins in December.
Baez, Szczur, Silva, Rhee, Struck, Zych, Rhoderick, and Rosscup Headed to the Arizona Fall League
No Jorge Soler, but a good mix of names playing this Fall.
Lukewarm Stove: Waiver Trade Deadline, Soriano, Marmol, Castro, LaHair, Valbuena, Garza, Bedard
Two days left before the so-called waiver trade deadline. Will the Cubs do anything else this year? Plus other rumor-y-type-stuff.
