Cubs Pipeline Alchemy: If at first you don't succeed...

Tyler DurnaAs people flow into and out of my articles, on occasion I need to restate the premise. Cubs Pipeline Alchemy articles are an attempt at merging "the draft" and "player development". Forty rounds seems like an absurdly high number, until you find that some players in the later phases help the organization. Pipeline Alchemy articles are about discussing how to turn second and third day selections into value beyond their perceived value.

As often happens, this voyage starts with a recent post by Arizona Phil at The Cub Reporter. (Specifically, his response from the early morning on March 12.) His work is available to Cubs fans for the asking. By reading his comments, you get the…