The re-tool job the Chicago Cubs put together was a success to some degree, but perhaps most importantly did nothing to dig into their farm system at the cost of impact, long-term assistance.
The club’s top talents, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, remain, and have advanced up the minor-league ladder and should start bringing value to the big club sooner than later.
| RANK | PLAYER | POS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | OF |
| 2 | Cade Horton | RHP |
| 3 | Ben Brown | RHP |
| 4 | Matt Shaw | 2B |
| 5 | Jackson Ferris | RHP |
| 6 | Matt Mervis | 1B |
| 7 | Owen Caissie | OF |
| 8 | Jordan Wicks | LHP |
| 9 | James Triantos | 3B |
| 10 | Kevin Alcantara | OF |
| 11 | Alexander Canario | OF |
| 12 | Moises Ballesteros | C |
| 13 | Michael Arias | RHP |
| 14 | Jaxon Wiggins | RHP |
| 15 | Josh Rivera | SS |
| 16 | Brennen Davis | OF |
| 17 | Jefferson Rojas | SS |
| 18 | Derniche Valdez | SS |
| 19 | Cristian Hernandez | SS |
| 20 | Kohl Franklin | RHP |
| 21 | Will Sanders | RHP |
| 22 | Porter Hodge | RHP |
| 23 | Pedro Ramirez | SS |
| 24 | Pablo Aliendo | C |
| 25 | Luis Vazquez | SS |
| 26 | Ryan Jensen | RHP |
| 27 | Daniel Palencia | RHP |
| 28 | Luke Little | LHP |
| 29 | Alfonsin Rosario | OF |
| 30 | Christopher Paciolla | SS |
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