When high school ended, Sam Abbott was nearly drowning in options.The native of the Seattle area entered his senior season seemingly destined to leave the diamond for good at the end of the year in favor of dedicating himself to a college career in another sport -- one that not

EUGENE, Oregon -- In the past few weeks, Jack Patterson has learned how quickly plans change in the Minor Leagues.  The left-handed Cubs pitching prospect's bags were packed following the completion of the Rookie-level Arizona League season, until AZL Cubs 2 manager Jonathan Mota told him on Aug. 29 he was