John Antonoff / For the Sun-Times
DENVER — The Cubs had a couple of benefits in mind for prospect Cam Smith when they promoted him to Double-A this week.
They wanted him to experience the Smokies’ winning culture and playoff run. Double-A Tennessee entered Friday with a comfortable lead in the Southern League North standings. The playoffs start next week.
“We set out to push him as fast as he would allow us to, have him tell us who he is,” Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler said over the phone Friday.