In news earlier this week, the Cubs announced who they are sending to the Arizona Fall League. From AA Tennessee, the list includes: Pierce Johnson, Corey Black, Rob Zastryzny, Jeimer Candelario, and Willson Contreras. Meanwhile, Mark Zagunis, and David Garner will be joining them from high-A Myrtle Beach. In looking at these eight players, I think the Cubs have four different things in mind. First and foremost, they’re going to evaluate their own players. What they’re evaluating, however, differs from player to player.
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Pierce Johnson is the most advanced of the Cubs’ pitching prospects.