http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:45:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-45949 Minor League Transactions: March 16-22 « Josh Fitzgerald Baseball Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:58:53 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-45949 [...] agreed to nearly triple fifth-rounder Matt Szczur’s bonus amount when he punted football and committed to baseball full time in January. The two parties finalized contract parameters on March 18, with the Cubs deciding the [...]

]]> http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-39806 Filament Friday | Even Losers Can Win Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:38:10 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-39806 [...] away from the NFL.  Matt Szczur (pronounced Caesar) was a two sport star at Villanova.  From what Baseball America has to say he sounds like a high-ceiling prospect. Also, “Villanova football coach Andy [...]

]]> http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-39790 Future of the Outfield « Cubbies Crib | A Chicago Cubs Blog Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:04:34 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-39790 [...] consider that Baseball America stated that Szczur could easily have been a first round pick in the 2011 MLB draft had he not [...]

]]> http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-39673 Peter O. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:38:22 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-39673 This is great news! Cubs now have two legit centerfield prospects with Szczur and Jackson.  Outfield defense should be pretty darn good come 2013 or 14.

]]> http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-39671 The Cubs Just Secured a Top Prospect: Matt Szczur | Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:24:12 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-39671 [...] In his short time in pro ball, Szczur’s center-field play and his throwing made significant strides. He’ll have plus-plus range once he improves his jumps, and his arm strength rated as average after he loosened up and lost some of his football tightness. His competitiveness and work ethic are impeccable. Baseball America. [...]

]]> http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/01/szczur-commits-to-cubs-for-1-5-million/comment-page-1/#comment-39584 Tweets that mention Baseball America | Blog | Baseball America Draft Blog | Szczur Commits To Cubs For $1.5M -- Topsy.com Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:38:27 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3060#comment-39584 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Baseball America, Andy McCullough, Joel Reese and others. Joel Reese said: Villanova's Matt Szczur just signed with the Cubs. This is awesome — he batted .347 with .414 OBP in Cubs minors. http://ht.ly/3GcBR [...]

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