There has been quite a bit of minor league news over the last couple of weeks that was overlooked due to focus on the big league team.
Here’s a roundup of the news and notes from the Cubs’ system …
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The 2015 Carolina League Champions, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans were named Baseball America’s Class-A Organization of the Year during the Winter Meetings.
The Pelicans earned the prestigious Bob Freitas Award.
After a successful debut season as a Chicago Cubs affiliate that included a league championship, brand new attendance record and a number of creative promotions, Baseball America has named the Myrtle Beach Pelicans the Bob Freitas Class-A Award winner.