On the second of our Prospect Deep Dives, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the Chicago Cubs farm system. It's perfect timing, as we get a chance to analyze the Cubs-Marlins Edward Cabrera/Owen Caissie trade.

(01:00) Analyzing the Edward Cabrera trade. What did the Cubs give up?

(09:00) No. 1 prospect Moises Ballesteros. How tough was the choice and who were the other candidates?

(13:00) Comparing the Cubs system now to where it was a year ago.

(16:00) Who do we think will be the No. 1 prospect a year from now?

(25:00) What do the Cubs do well in development?

(29:45) Are the Cubs in danger of having prospects go stale?

(43:30) This system is thin on pitchers

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