This will be the Cubs 25 man-roster come opening day:
Probable Line-Up:
1) SS Ryan Theriot
2) RF Kosuke Fukudome
3) 1B Derrek Lee
4) 3B Aramis Ramirez
5) CF Marlon Byrd
6) LF Alfonso Soriano
7) 2B Mike Fontenot
8) C Geovany Soto
9) P Pitcher
Starting Rotation:
1) Carlos Zambrano
2) Ryan Dempster
3) Randy Wells
4) Carlos Silva
5) Tom Gorzelanny
Bullpen:
CL: Carlos Marmol
Set-up: Esmalin Caridad
RP: John Grabow
RP: Sean Marshall
RP: Jeff Samardzija
RP: Justin Berg
RP: James Russell
Bench:
1) 2B Jeff Baker
2) 1B/3B Chad Tracy
3) C Koyie Hill
4) OF Xavier Nady
5) OF Tyler Colvin
Starting the season on the DL:
SP Ted Lilly-15 day DL
RP Angel Guzman-60 day DL (out for season)
The team does not look to bad but the bullpen could give the Cubs problems. When Lilly returns, I say who ever is pitching the worse in the bullpen will be sent down.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Cubs Release Kevin Millar...
The Cubs have finalized there 25 man roster today by adding Chad Tracy to there 40 man roster and releasing Kevin Millar. Tracy earned the Cubs final bench spot. The Cubs also optioned OF Sam Fuld and 1B Micah Hoffpauir to Triple A Iowa.
I am kind of surprise that Tracy made the team over Millar because of all the previously reports that Millar is likely to make the team because of how he is in the clubhouse.
GM Jim Hendry called this a "tough decision". But they went with Tracy because it is a left-handed bat off the bench and has more versatility because he can play 3B, where he will backup Ramirez.
At the end of the day, this had to be the move they make because Tracy has more upside than Millar.
The Cubs released Millar instead of sending him down to Triple A because they want him to play elsewhere next year. I think he will be signed within 2 weeks.
I am kind of surprise that Tracy made the team over Millar because of all the previously reports that Millar is likely to make the team because of how he is in the clubhouse.
GM Jim Hendry called this a "tough decision". But they went with Tracy because it is a left-handed bat off the bench and has more versatility because he can play 3B, where he will backup Ramirez.
At the end of the day, this had to be the move they make because Tracy has more upside than Millar.
The Cubs released Millar instead of sending him down to Triple A because they want him to play elsewhere next year. I think he will be signed within 2 weeks.
Monday, March 29, 2010
ST Game #28: Cubs vs. Reds...
Game #28 of 35. Cubs beat the Reds 8-1. Record 13-9-3.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 3 1B and a run.
LF Tyler Colvin went 1-4 with a 2 run 2B and a run.
CF Marlon Byrd went 12-4 with a 2 run homer and a run.
2B Mike Fontenot went a 2 run homer, and a run.
3B Jeff Baker went 2-2 with a HR, 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
Really no body, every Cubs got a hit and the pitching staff was outstanding.
Tomorrow the Cubs play the Giants at 3:05 but is not televise.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 3 1B and a run.
LF Tyler Colvin went 1-4 with a 2 run 2B and a run.
CF Marlon Byrd went 12-4 with a 2 run homer and a run.
2B Mike Fontenot went a 2 run homer, and a run.
3B Jeff Baker went 2-2 with a HR, 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
Really no body, every Cubs got a hit and the pitching staff was outstanding.
Tomorrow the Cubs play the Giants at 3:05 but is not televise.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
ST Game #27: Cubs vs. M's...
Game #27 of 35. Cubs beat the Mariners 1-0. Record 12-9-3.
Players who stood out:
2B Jeff Baker went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and a run.
P Ryan Dempster pitched 7 innings giving up 4 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks but struck out 9.
P Jeff Samardzija pitched 1 inning giving up 0 hits, runs or walks and struck out 1.
P John Grabow pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
RF Xavier Nady, LF Alfonso Soriano, C Koyie Hill, 1B Kevin Millar and 3B Aramis Ramirez all went 0-3 in todays game.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Reds at 3:05 but the game is not televise.
Players who stood out:
2B Jeff Baker went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and a run.
P Ryan Dempster pitched 7 innings giving up 4 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks but struck out 9.
P Jeff Samardzija pitched 1 inning giving up 0 hits, runs or walks and struck out 1.
P John Grabow pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
RF Xavier Nady, LF Alfonso Soriano, C Koyie Hill, 1B Kevin Millar and 3B Aramis Ramirez all went 0-3 in todays game.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Reds at 3:05 but the game is not televise.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Andres Blanco to Texas...
According to multiple reports, the Cubs have trade IF Andres Blanco to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Blanco who was most likely not going to make the team, was out of options and was likely to be claimed by a team. That is where the Cubs would get nothing in return so if you think about it, they had to make this trade. Now that Mike Fontenot can play shortstop, he will will now be the primarily backup shortstop until Starlin Castro gets the call to play in the majors.
Like I just said above, this move is another way for the Cubs to get ready for Castro to get the call.
Do I like this move? I love Blanco's defence but he would struggle at the plate. He was a good defensive replacement but the Cubs don't have room for that on there 25-man roster. So I do like the move because they would of lost him to waivers and they got something in return for him.
Side Note: The Cubs also outrighed Mike Parisi to Triple A Iowa. He was a Rule V Draft pick and since he did not make the Cubs opening day roster he would be sent back to St. Louis. Since he was outrighted before, he was eligible to become a minor free agent. He became a free agent and he chosed to stick with the Cubs organization.
I will keep you posted.
Blanco who was most likely not going to make the team, was out of options and was likely to be claimed by a team. That is where the Cubs would get nothing in return so if you think about it, they had to make this trade. Now that Mike Fontenot can play shortstop, he will will now be the primarily backup shortstop until Starlin Castro gets the call to play in the majors.
Like I just said above, this move is another way for the Cubs to get ready for Castro to get the call.
Do I like this move? I love Blanco's defence but he would struggle at the plate. He was a good defensive replacement but the Cubs don't have room for that on there 25-man roster. So I do like the move because they would of lost him to waivers and they got something in return for him.
Side Note: The Cubs also outrighed Mike Parisi to Triple A Iowa. He was a Rule V Draft pick and since he did not make the Cubs opening day roster he would be sent back to St. Louis. Since he was outrighted before, he was eligible to become a minor free agent. He became a free agent and he chosed to stick with the Cubs organization.
I will keep you posted.
Friday, March 26, 2010
ST Game #26: Cubs vs. A's...
Game #26 of 35. Cubs lost to the A's 5-2. Record 12-9-2.
Players who stood out:
3B Aramis Ramirez went 3-3 with 2 1B.
CF Marlon Byrd went 1-3 with a HR, rbi and a run.
Players who stood out but thw wrong way:
SS Ryan Theriot went 0-4.
P Carlos Marmol got a blown save while allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs.
Before todays game Pinella answer the pitching questions and noq the only place the Cubs have to figure out is the bench. Pinella said Carlos Silva and Tom Gorzelanny will start the season in the roation while Sean Marshall and Jeff Samardzija will start the season in the bullpen. Also James Russell earn the last spot in the bullpen.
The Cubs also made more cuts. The Cubs optioned James Adduci, Jeff Gray, John Gaub and Marcos Mateo to Triple A Iowa. And Darwin Barney, Robinson Chirinos and Bobby Scales were optioned to minor league camp.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Padres at 3:05 and the game will be televise on WGN.
Players who stood out:
3B Aramis Ramirez went 3-3 with 2 1B.
CF Marlon Byrd went 1-3 with a HR, rbi and a run.
Players who stood out but thw wrong way:
SS Ryan Theriot went 0-4.
P Carlos Marmol got a blown save while allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs.
Before todays game Pinella answer the pitching questions and noq the only place the Cubs have to figure out is the bench. Pinella said Carlos Silva and Tom Gorzelanny will start the season in the roation while Sean Marshall and Jeff Samardzija will start the season in the bullpen. Also James Russell earn the last spot in the bullpen.
The Cubs also made more cuts. The Cubs optioned James Adduci, Jeff Gray, John Gaub and Marcos Mateo to Triple A Iowa. And Darwin Barney, Robinson Chirinos and Bobby Scales were optioned to minor league camp.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Padres at 3:05 and the game will be televise on WGN.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
ST Game #25: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks...
Game #25 of 35. Cubs Record
Players who stood out:
RF James Adduci went 3-4 with a a 2B, 2 1B, 2 rbi and 2 runs.
CF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and 2 runs.
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-4 with 2 1B, BB and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Tom Gorzelanny, John Grabow amd James Rusell gave up 2 runs (by Gorzo), 5 hits (by Gorzo), and 2 walks (1 by Grabow and Gorzo) but struck out 5 ) 4 by Gorzo and 1 by Grabow)
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
3B Jeff Baker went 0-3 with a K but had a walk.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Athletics at 3:05 and that game will be televis on the MLBn and WGN.
Players who stood out:
RF James Adduci went 3-4 with a a 2B, 2 1B, 2 rbi and 2 runs.
CF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and 2 runs.
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-4 with 2 1B, BB and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Tom Gorzelanny, John Grabow amd James Rusell gave up 2 runs (by Gorzo), 5 hits (by Gorzo), and 2 walks (1 by Grabow and Gorzo) but struck out 5 ) 4 by Gorzo and 1 by Grabow)
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
3B Jeff Baker went 0-3 with a K but had a walk.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Athletics at 3:05 and that game will be televis on the MLBn and WGN.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
ST Game # 24: Cubs vs. Rangers...
Game #24 of 35. Cubs beat the Rangers 12-1. Record 12-8-2.
Players who stood out:
RF Kosuke Fukudome went 3-3 with 3 1B, BB, rbi and 2 runs.
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-4 with 2 1B and 2 rbi.
CF Tyler Colvin went 1-2 with a 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
3B Chad tracy went 2-3 with 2 2B, 5 rbi and a BB.
SS Andres Blanco went 2-2 with 2 1B, BB and a run.
Pitching staff: Sean Marshall (the only one to give up a run in 4 innings), Jeff Gray, Mike Parisi, Esmalin Caridad, Jeff Stevens and Schlitter. All them together gave up 1 run, 6 hits, 2 walks and struck out 9.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
How can there 1 paticlular person in a 12-1 win. You just can't pick on person out.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Diamondbacks at 3 but not on TV.
Players who stood out:
RF Kosuke Fukudome went 3-3 with 3 1B, BB, rbi and 2 runs.
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-4 with 2 1B and 2 rbi.
CF Tyler Colvin went 1-2 with a 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
3B Chad tracy went 2-3 with 2 2B, 5 rbi and a BB.
SS Andres Blanco went 2-2 with 2 1B, BB and a run.
Pitching staff: Sean Marshall (the only one to give up a run in 4 innings), Jeff Gray, Mike Parisi, Esmalin Caridad, Jeff Stevens and Schlitter. All them together gave up 1 run, 6 hits, 2 walks and struck out 9.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
How can there 1 paticlular person in a 12-1 win. You just can't pick on person out.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Diamondbacks at 3 but not on TV.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
ST Game #23: Cubs vs. Royals...
Game #23 of 35. Cubs tie with Royals 5-5. Record 11-8-2.
Players who stood out:
RF Tyler Colvin went 2-5 with 2 1B and 2 runs.
1B Derrek Lee went 1-3 with a 2B and 2 rbi.
3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-3 with 2 1B and a rbi.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
I do not see anybody that did not impress.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Texas Rangers at 3:05 but not on TV.
Players who stood out:
RF Tyler Colvin went 2-5 with 2 1B and 2 runs.
1B Derrek Lee went 1-3 with a 2B and 2 rbi.
3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-3 with 2 1B and a rbi.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
I do not see anybody that did not impress.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Texas Rangers at 3:05 but not on TV.
Monday, March 22, 2010
ST Game #22: Cubs vs. Indians...
Game #22 of 35. Cubs lose to the Indians 9-2. Record 11-8-1.
Players who stood out:
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-2 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 1-1 with a 1B and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Juston Berg, Blake Parker and Jake Muyco eatch pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
DH Xavier nady went 0-4 with 2 K's.
C Geovany Soto and 2B Bobby Scales both went 0-3.
Pitcher Mike Parisi pitch 0.0 innings giving up 4 runs, 1 hit and 2 walks.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Royals and it will be televis on the MLB Network.
Players who stood out:
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-2 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 1-1 with a 1B and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Juston Berg, Blake Parker and Jake Muyco eatch pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
DH Xavier nady went 0-4 with 2 K's.
C Geovany Soto and 2B Bobby Scales both went 0-3.
Pitcher Mike Parisi pitch 0.0 innings giving up 4 runs, 1 hit and 2 walks.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Royals and it will be televis on the MLB Network.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
ST Game #21: Cubs vs. Reds...
Game #21 of 35. The Cubs and the Reds tied at the end of 10 innings. Record 11-7-1.
Players who stood out:
OF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B and a run.
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 3-4 with a 2B, 2 1B and a rbi.
The Cubs pitching staff of Silva, Grabow, Schlitter, Caridad, Berg, Russell, Mateo and Maestri. The pitch 10 innings of 1 run ball and gave up 5 hits and 4 walks and struck out 9.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
Mike Fontenot going 0-4 with 1 K.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Indians at 3:05 at it will be televise on CSN.
Players who stood out:
OF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B and a run.
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 3-4 with a 2B, 2 1B and a rbi.
The Cubs pitching staff of Silva, Grabow, Schlitter, Caridad, Berg, Russell, Mateo and Maestri. The pitch 10 innings of 1 run ball and gave up 5 hits and 4 walks and struck out 9.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
Mike Fontenot going 0-4 with 1 K.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Indians at 3:05 at it will be televise on CSN.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cubs Split Squad Games: Cubs vs. Royals/Cubs vs. A's...
Game #19 of 35. Cubs beat the Royals 4-0. Record 11-6
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 1-2 with a 2B, BB and 3 rbi.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and a run
P Carlos Zambrano pitch 5 innings giving up 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks but struck out 4.
Pitchers Casey Coleman, Esmalin Caridad and Carlos Marmol gave up 0 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
I do not really see anyone.
Game #20 of 35. Cubs lose to the Athletics 7-4. Record 11-7
Players who stood out:
Kosuke Fukudome went 0-1 but had a good eye taking 2 base on balls
Pitcher John Gaub gave up 0 runs all together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Tom Gorzelanny pitch 3.2 innings giving up 2 runs (0 earned) but did walk 5.
P Jay Jackson pitch 1.1 innings giving up 2 hits, 3 earned runs and 1 BB but struck out 2.
P Justin Berg won "Cubs Idol" and earned a spot in the pen for opening day.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Reds.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 1-2 with a 2B, BB and 3 rbi.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and a run
P Carlos Zambrano pitch 5 innings giving up 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks but struck out 4.
Pitchers Casey Coleman, Esmalin Caridad and Carlos Marmol gave up 0 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
I do not really see anyone.
Game #20 of 35. Cubs lose to the Athletics 7-4. Record 11-7
Players who stood out:
Kosuke Fukudome went 0-1 but had a good eye taking 2 base on balls
Pitcher John Gaub gave up 0 runs all together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Tom Gorzelanny pitch 3.2 innings giving up 2 runs (0 earned) but did walk 5.
P Jay Jackson pitch 1.1 innings giving up 2 hits, 3 earned runs and 1 BB but struck out 2.
P Justin Berg won "Cubs Idol" and earned a spot in the pen for opening day.
Tommorrow the Cubs will play the Reds.
Friday, March 19, 2010
ST Game #18: Cubs vs. White Sox...
Game # 18 of 35. Cubs beat the White Sox 8-4. Record 10-6.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 1 1B and 2 runs.
1B Derrek lee went 1-2 with a HR, 1 run and 3 rbi.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, run and a rbi.
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, run and a rbi.
DH Xavier Nady went 1-4 with a HR, run and a rbi.
Pitchers Marcos Mateo, Mike Parisi and James Russell gave up 0 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
2B Mike Fontenot went 0-3 with 2 K's.
P Andrew Cashner recorded 0 outs but walk 3 and gave up 1 run.
Blake Parker, Jeff Stevens and Welington Castillo were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Casey Coleman, Andrew Cashner, Thomas Diamond, J.R. Mathes and Bryan LaHair were assigned to minor league camp.
Tomrrow the Cubs will have there 4th scheduled split squad game (1 SS was cancelled for both games). 1 vs. Oakland and the other one vs. Royals.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 1 1B and 2 runs.
1B Derrek lee went 1-2 with a HR, 1 run and 3 rbi.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, run and a rbi.
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, run and a rbi.
DH Xavier Nady went 1-4 with a HR, run and a rbi.
Pitchers Marcos Mateo, Mike Parisi and James Russell gave up 0 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
2B Mike Fontenot went 0-3 with 2 K's.
P Andrew Cashner recorded 0 outs but walk 3 and gave up 1 run.
Blake Parker, Jeff Stevens and Welington Castillo were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Casey Coleman, Andrew Cashner, Thomas Diamond, J.R. Mathes and Bryan LaHair were assigned to minor league camp.
Tomrrow the Cubs will have there 4th scheduled split squad game (1 SS was cancelled for both games). 1 vs. Oakland and the other one vs. Royals.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ST Game #17: Cubs vs. Dodgers...
Game #17 of 35. Cubs lose to the Dodgers 7-3. Record 9-6.
Players who stood out:
3B Chad Tracy went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and a run.
Pitcher Carlos Marmol pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Ryan Dempster pitch 4 innings giving up 4 hits, 2 runs and 1 walk while striking out 3.
P John Grabow and P John Gaub gave up 5 earned runs together. 2 by Grabow and 3 bu Gaub.
RF Kosuke Fukudone went 0-4 with 2 K's.
Tommorow the Cubs play the White Sox at 3:05. The game will be televise at 10:00 on the MLB Netowork. It is a tape delay. I really don't know who is pitching tomorrow but I will go with Randy Wells.
Players who stood out:
3B Chad Tracy went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and a run.
Pitcher Carlos Marmol pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Ryan Dempster pitch 4 innings giving up 4 hits, 2 runs and 1 walk while striking out 3.
P John Grabow and P John Gaub gave up 5 earned runs together. 2 by Grabow and 3 bu Gaub.
RF Kosuke Fukudone went 0-4 with 2 K's.
Tommorow the Cubs play the White Sox at 3:05. The game will be televise at 10:00 on the MLB Netowork. It is a tape delay. I really don't know who is pitching tomorrow but I will go with Randy Wells.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Predicting 25 Man Roster...
This is what I think will be the 25 man roster come opening day:
Lineup:
1) Ryan Theriot SS
2) Kosuke Fukudome RF
3) Derrek Lee 1B
4) Aramis Ramirez 3B
5) Marlon Byrd CF
6) Alfonso Soriano LF
7) Mike Fontenot 2B
8) Geovany Soto C
9) Pitcher P
Starting Rotation:
1) Carlos Zambrano
2) Ryan Dempster
3) Randy Wells
4) Carlos Silva
5) Tom Gorzelanny
( The 4th and 5th starters can be switch.)
Bullpen:
Closer-Carlos Marmol
Set-up lefty-John Grabow
Set-up righty-Esmalin Caridad
Long relief-Sean Marshall
RP-Jeff Gray (taking gamble when he has not even pitch)
RP-James Russell
RP-Blake Parker or Andrew Cashner or Mike Parisi
Bench:
1) Koyie Hill C
2) Kevin Millar 1B/LF
3) Jeff Baker U
4) Xavier Nady 1B/RF/LF
5) Tyler Colvin
I think Colvin will be on the major league roster until Nady can play the field then he will be send down to the minors to play everyday. The Cubs will then call up U Chad Tracy.
Players who will/might get sent down to minors but will be called up eventually during the season due to injuries or players not producing while they are.
1) Starlin Castro SS
2) Tyler Colvin OF (depends if he makes team out of spring training)
3) Andrew Cashner P
4) Blake Parker P
5) Brian Lahair 1B/OF (possibly)
6) Micah Hoffpauir 1B/LF/RF (possibly)
7) Chad Tracy U (same as Colvin)
To start season on DL:
1) Angel Guzman RP
2) Ted Lilly SP
3) Possibly Mike Parisi if he does not make team and they do not want to give him back.
So that is mine, thoughts on it. I will have another one when spring training ends.
Lineup:
1) Ryan Theriot SS
2) Kosuke Fukudome RF
3) Derrek Lee 1B
4) Aramis Ramirez 3B
5) Marlon Byrd CF
6) Alfonso Soriano LF
7) Mike Fontenot 2B
8) Geovany Soto C
9) Pitcher P
Starting Rotation:
1) Carlos Zambrano
2) Ryan Dempster
3) Randy Wells
4) Carlos Silva
5) Tom Gorzelanny
( The 4th and 5th starters can be switch.)
Bullpen:
Closer-Carlos Marmol
Set-up lefty-John Grabow
Set-up righty-Esmalin Caridad
Long relief-Sean Marshall
RP-Jeff Gray (taking gamble when he has not even pitch)
RP-James Russell
RP-Blake Parker or Andrew Cashner or Mike Parisi
Bench:
1) Koyie Hill C
2) Kevin Millar 1B/LF
3) Jeff Baker U
4) Xavier Nady 1B/RF/LF
5) Tyler Colvin
I think Colvin will be on the major league roster until Nady can play the field then he will be send down to the minors to play everyday. The Cubs will then call up U Chad Tracy.
Players who will/might get sent down to minors but will be called up eventually during the season due to injuries or players not producing while they are.
1) Starlin Castro SS
2) Tyler Colvin OF (depends if he makes team out of spring training)
3) Andrew Cashner P
4) Blake Parker P
5) Brian Lahair 1B/OF (possibly)
6) Micah Hoffpauir 1B/LF/RF (possibly)
7) Chad Tracy U (same as Colvin)
To start season on DL:
1) Angel Guzman RP
2) Ted Lilly SP
3) Possibly Mike Parisi if he does not make team and they do not want to give him back.
So that is mine, thoughts on it. I will have another one when spring training ends.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ST Game #16: Cubs vs. Rangers...
Game #16 of 35. Cubs beat the Rangers 4-1. Record 9-5.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 2 1B and a run.
DH Xavier Nady went 2-4 with 2 2B, 2 rbi and a run.
3B Jeff Baker went 1-1 with a HR, rbi and a run.
P Carlos Silva pitch 4 innings giving up 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks and struck out 3.
P Esmalin Caridad pitch 2 innings giving up just 1 walk while striking out 3.
James Russell pitch 1 inning striking out 2.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 0-4 with 2 strikeouts.
Before today's game the optioned P Rafael Doris to Double A. The Cubs spring training roster now stands at 50 players.
Tomorrow the Cubs will have there only off day of the spring. I will have my Cubs 25 man-roster for opening day tomorrow.
Players who stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 2 1B and a run.
DH Xavier Nady went 2-4 with 2 2B, 2 rbi and a run.
3B Jeff Baker went 1-1 with a HR, rbi and a run.
P Carlos Silva pitch 4 innings giving up 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks and struck out 3.
P Esmalin Caridad pitch 2 innings giving up just 1 walk while striking out 3.
James Russell pitch 1 inning striking out 2.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
1B Micah Hoffpauir went 0-4 with 2 strikeouts.
Before today's game the optioned P Rafael Doris to Double A. The Cubs spring training roster now stands at 50 players.
Tomorrow the Cubs will have there only off day of the spring. I will have my Cubs 25 man-roster for opening day tomorrow.
Monday, March 15, 2010
ST Game #15: Cubs vs. Rockies...
Game #15 of 35. Cubs lost to the Rockies 5-2. Record 8-5
Players who stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with 2 1B and a rbi.
P Carlos Zambrano went 1-2 with a rbi 2B.
P Justin Berg pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
2B Darwin Barney and 1B Micah Hoffapuir both went 0-4.
P Mike Parisi pitch 1.2 innings giving up 3 hits and 3 runs (2 earned).
The Cubs will play the Rangers at 3:05 tomorrow before they have there only off day of the spring. But game will not be televise.
Players who stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with 2 1B and a rbi.
P Carlos Zambrano went 1-2 with a rbi 2B.
P Justin Berg pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
2B Darwin Barney and 1B Micah Hoffapuir both went 0-4.
P Mike Parisi pitch 1.2 innings giving up 3 hits and 3 runs (2 earned).
The Cubs will play the Rangers at 3:05 tomorrow before they have there only off day of the spring. But game will not be televise.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
ST Game #14: Cubs vs. Angels...
Game #14 of 35. Cubs beat the Angels 8-7. Record 8-4.
Players who stood out:
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
SS Starlin Castro went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
1B Kevin Millar went 2-3 with a HR, 2B, BB, 3 rbi and 2 runs.
Pitchers Carlos Marmol, John Grabow and Thomas Diamond pitch scoreless innings.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
OF Kosuke Fukudome and C Geovany Soto both went 0-3.
P Randy Wells pitch 3 innings giving up 6 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks but struck out 2.
P Blake Parker struck out the first 2 batters of the inning but thjen walk 3 straight batters.
Before todays game the Cubs cut the spring roster from 60-51. The sent P Mitch Atkins to Triple A, P David Patton to Double A, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Brett Jackson, 3B Matt Camp, C Steve Clevenge, P Jeff Jennard, P Vince Perkins and SS Blake Lalli to minor league camp.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 but not televise.
Players who stood out:
2B Mike Fontenot went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
SS Starlin Castro went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
1B Kevin Millar went 2-3 with a HR, 2B, BB, 3 rbi and 2 runs.
Pitchers Carlos Marmol, John Grabow and Thomas Diamond pitch scoreless innings.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
OF Kosuke Fukudome and C Geovany Soto both went 0-3.
P Randy Wells pitch 3 innings giving up 6 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks but struck out 2.
P Blake Parker struck out the first 2 batters of the inning but thjen walk 3 straight batters.
Before todays game the Cubs cut the spring roster from 60-51. The sent P Mitch Atkins to Triple A, P David Patton to Double A, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Brett Jackson, 3B Matt Camp, C Steve Clevenge, P Jeff Jennard, P Vince Perkins and SS Blake Lalli to minor league camp.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 but not televise.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Split Squad Games: Cubs vs. RChirinoss/Cubs vs. White Sox...
Split Squad Game #1. ST game #12 of 35. Cubs beat the Reds 11-4. Record 6-4.
Players who stood out:
IF Darwin Barney went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B, BB, rbi and a run.
1B Bryan LaHair went 2-3 with a HR, 2B, 3 rbi and 2 runs.
CF Tyler Colvin went 3-5 with 3 1B and a run.
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
RF James Adduci went 3-4 with a 2B, 2 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
Pitchers Mike Pairsi, Jeff Stevens and Esmalin Caridad pitch 4 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Casey Coleman pitch 2 innings giving up 2 hits, 3 runs and 2 walks but struck out 1.
Split Squad Game #2. Game #13 of 35. Cubs beat the White Sox 8-7. Record 7-4.
Players who stood out:
C Robinson Chirinos went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and a rbi.
P Justin Bergen pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P JR Mathes pitch 2 innings giving up 4 hits, 4 runs and 4 walks.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Angels at 3:05 and is televise on WGN.
Players who stood out:
IF Darwin Barney went 2-4 with a 2B, 1B, BB, rbi and a run.
1B Bryan LaHair went 2-3 with a HR, 2B, 3 rbi and 2 runs.
CF Tyler Colvin went 3-5 with 3 1B and a run.
LF Alfonso Soriano went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
RF James Adduci went 3-4 with a 2B, 2 1B, rbi and 2 runs.
Pitchers Mike Pairsi, Jeff Stevens and Esmalin Caridad pitch 4 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Casey Coleman pitch 2 innings giving up 2 hits, 3 runs and 2 walks but struck out 1.
Split Squad Game #2. Game #13 of 35. Cubs beat the White Sox 8-7. Record 7-4.
Players who stood out:
C Robinson Chirinos went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and a rbi.
P Justin Bergen pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P JR Mathes pitch 2 innings giving up 4 hits, 4 runs and 4 walks.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Angels at 3:05 and is televise on WGN.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Split Squad Games: Cubs vs. Brewers/Cubs vs. White Sox...
First game of split squad. ST game #10. Cubs lose to the Brewers 12-3. Record 4-4.
Players who stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-3 with a 3B, 1B, rbi and a run.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Jeff Samardzija pitch 2 innings giving up 5 hits, 4 earned runs and 1 BB but struck out 2.
P Marcos Mateo pitch 1.2 innings giving up 2 hits, 5 earned runs and 5 walks.
Second game of split squad. ST game #11. Cubs beat the White Sox 6-5 Record 5-4.
Players who stood out:
2B Mike Fontenot went 3-4 with 3 1B, 2 rbi and a run
C Geovany Soto went 2-3 with 2 1B and a BB.
3B Josh Vitters went 1-2 with a 3B, a run and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Thomas Diamond, Hind Wen-Chen and Blake Parker pitch 4 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
OF Sam Fuld went 0-5.
P Tom Gorzelanny pitch fined but gave up 3 walks and a run but struck out 4 while giving up 0 hits.
P Jay Jackson pitch 0.2 innings giving up 3 hits, 3 runs and 1 walk.
Tomorrow the Cubs have another split squad game, one vs the Reds and the other one vs the White Sox.
Players who stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-3 with a 3B, 1B, rbi and a run.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Jeff Samardzija pitch 2 innings giving up 5 hits, 4 earned runs and 1 BB but struck out 2.
P Marcos Mateo pitch 1.2 innings giving up 2 hits, 5 earned runs and 5 walks.
Second game of split squad. ST game #11. Cubs beat the White Sox 6-5 Record 5-4.
Players who stood out:
2B Mike Fontenot went 3-4 with 3 1B, 2 rbi and a run
C Geovany Soto went 2-3 with 2 1B and a BB.
3B Josh Vitters went 1-2 with a 3B, a run and 2 rbi.
Pitchers Thomas Diamond, Hind Wen-Chen and Blake Parker pitch 4 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
OF Sam Fuld went 0-5.
P Tom Gorzelanny pitch fined but gave up 3 walks and a run but struck out 4 while giving up 0 hits.
P Jay Jackson pitch 0.2 innings giving up 3 hits, 3 runs and 1 walk.
Tomorrow the Cubs have another split squad game, one vs the Reds and the other one vs the White Sox.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
ST Game #8: Cubs vs. Padres...
Game #8 of 35. Cubs beat the Padres 8-7. Record 4-3.
Players who stood out:
SS Starlin Castro went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, BB, 3 runs and 2 rbi.
LF Brian LaHair went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B, BB, run and a rbi.
RF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with 2 1B, a run and a rbi.
C Robinson Chirinos went 2-2 with a HR, 1B, BB, 2 rbi and a run.
Pitchers Carlos Silva, Carlos Marmol, David Patton, and J.R. Mathes gave up 1 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
1B Micah Hoffpaui went 0-2 with a K.
P Jeff Stevens pitch 0.2 innings giving up 1 hit, 3 runs not earned, 1 walk but struck out 1.
P Esmalin Carida pitch 1.1 innings giving up 4 hits, 3 runs not earned and 0 walks but struck out 2.
Tomorrow the Cubs will be right back at it in a split squad game.
Players who stood out:
SS Starlin Castro went 2-3 with a HR, 1B, BB, 3 runs and 2 rbi.
LF Brian LaHair went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B, BB, run and a rbi.
RF Tyler Colvin went 2-4 with 2 1B, a run and a rbi.
C Robinson Chirinos went 2-2 with a HR, 1B, BB, 2 rbi and a run.
Pitchers Carlos Silva, Carlos Marmol, David Patton, and J.R. Mathes gave up 1 runs together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
1B Micah Hoffpaui went 0-2 with a K.
P Jeff Stevens pitch 0.2 innings giving up 1 hit, 3 runs not earned, 1 walk but struck out 1.
P Esmalin Carida pitch 1.1 innings giving up 4 hits, 3 runs not earned and 0 walks but struck out 2.
Tomorrow the Cubs will be right back at it in a split squad game.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
ST Game #7: Cubs vs. Giants...
Game #7 of 35. Cubs lose to the Giants 5-1. Record 3-3
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 3-3 with 3 1B.
3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-3 with a 1B, 2B and a rbi.
SS Starlin Castro went 2-2 with 2 1B.
Pitchers John Grabow, Mike Parisi, Andrew Cashner, Thomas Diamond John Gaub and Justin Berg pitch 6 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Carlos Zambrano pitch 3 innings giving up 6 hits, 5 run and 1 walk but struck out 1.
LF Alfonso Soriano, 2B Jeff Baker, RF James Adduci and C Koyie Hill got 0-13.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Padres and if it goes in order, Carlos Silva will be on the mound to start the game and go 3 innings if he is lucky.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 3-3 with 3 1B.
3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-3 with a 1B, 2B and a rbi.
SS Starlin Castro went 2-2 with 2 1B.
Pitchers John Grabow, Mike Parisi, Andrew Cashner, Thomas Diamond John Gaub and Justin Berg pitch 6 scoreless innings together.
Players who stood out but the wrong way:
P Carlos Zambrano pitch 3 innings giving up 6 hits, 5 run and 1 walk but struck out 1.
LF Alfonso Soriano, 2B Jeff Baker, RF James Adduci and C Koyie Hill got 0-13.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play the Padres and if it goes in order, Carlos Silva will be on the mound to start the game and go 3 innings if he is lucky.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
ST Game # 6: Cubs vs. Brewers...
Game #6 of 35: Cubs lose to the Brewers 5-3. Record 3-2.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Derrek Lee went 1-2 with a HR and a rbi.
P Randy Wells pitch 3 innings giving up 1 hit and striking out 2.
P James Russell pitch 1 inning, striking out the side.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
3B Aramis Ramirez went 0-3 and now he is batting just a .100.
C Geovany Soto went 0-2 with 2 K's.
P Blake Parker pitch 1 inning giving up 1 hit, 2 runs and 1 walk.
Tommorow the Cubs play the Giants and 2:00 but not on TV. If they are going back in order again, Carlos Zambrano will start the game tomorrow.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Derrek Lee went 1-2 with a HR and a rbi.
P Randy Wells pitch 3 innings giving up 1 hit and striking out 2.
P James Russell pitch 1 inning, striking out the side.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
3B Aramis Ramirez went 0-3 and now he is batting just a .100.
C Geovany Soto went 0-2 with 2 K's.
P Blake Parker pitch 1 inning giving up 1 hit, 2 runs and 1 walk.
Tommorow the Cubs play the Giants and 2:00 but not on TV. If they are going back in order again, Carlos Zambrano will start the game tomorrow.
Monday, March 8, 2010
ST Game #6: Cubs vs. Athletics...
Game #6 of 35. Cubs beat the Athletics 10-3. Record 3-1.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and 2 runs.
SS Mike Fontenot went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
Pitchers Ryan Dempster, Jeff Samardzija and Esmalin Caridad pitch 5 scoreless innings all together.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
P Tom Gorzelanny pitcher 2 innings giving up 1 hit and 2 runs but struck out 1.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play at 2 but not on TV.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-2 with a 2B, 1B, BB and 2 runs.
SS Mike Fontenot went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B, 2 rbi and a run.
Pitchers Ryan Dempster, Jeff Samardzija and Esmalin Caridad pitch 5 scoreless innings all together.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
P Tom Gorzelanny pitcher 2 innings giving up 1 hit and 2 runs but struck out 1.
Tomorrow the Cubs will play at 2 but not on TV.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
ST Game #4 & #5 Cancelled...
Today the Cubs were suppose to play a 2 games as a split squad. 1 in Mesa vs rival Chicago White Sox and the other one is Glendale vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers but both games were cancelled due to rain.
Tomorrow the Cubs are going to play the Oakland Athletics and Ryan Dempster was scheduled to make his spring training debut. But with the rain outs, will it change the Cubs plan? I don't think so and Dempster will pitch still tomorrow with Samardzija and Gorzelanny pitching the next couple days.
Other notes on an off day in Mesa:
Angel Guzman will opt for surgery on his injured arm. Even though he knows, lots of pitchers don't come back from this injury. I feel sorry for him, with his brother death and not to a career threatening injury
Lou Pinella said that SS Starlin Castro will start the season in Triple A Iowa. I would like him to start the season in the majors but this is probably the right decision in the end.
I will keep you posted.
Tomorrow the Cubs are going to play the Oakland Athletics and Ryan Dempster was scheduled to make his spring training debut. But with the rain outs, will it change the Cubs plan? I don't think so and Dempster will pitch still tomorrow with Samardzija and Gorzelanny pitching the next couple days.
Other notes on an off day in Mesa:
Angel Guzman will opt for surgery on his injured arm. Even though he knows, lots of pitchers don't come back from this injury. I feel sorry for him, with his brother death and not to a career threatening injury
Lou Pinella said that SS Starlin Castro will start the season in Triple A Iowa. I would like him to start the season in the majors but this is probably the right decision in the end.
I will keep you posted.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
ST Game #3: Cubs vs White Sox...
Game 3 of 35. Cubs lose 15-3 to the White Sox. Record 2-1.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 2 1B and a run.
RF Kosuke Fukudome went 1-3 with a 1B and 2 rbi.
C Geovany Soto went 2-2 with 2 1B and a run.
P Carlos Marmol pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
DH Micah Hoffpauir went 0-3 with 2 K's.
P Carlos Silva pitch 2 innings giving up 7 hits, 6 runs but struck out 2.
P Jeff Kennard pitch 0.2 innings giving up 4 hitPs, 4 runs, 2 walks but struck out 2.
P John Grabow pitch 1 inning giving up 3 hits, 3 runs but stuck out 1.
I know it is still early but todays game, you can look a little more into the stats.
Players that stood out:
SS Ryan Theriot went 2-3 with 2 1B and a run.
RF Kosuke Fukudome went 1-3 with a 1B and 2 rbi.
C Geovany Soto went 2-2 with 2 1B and a run.
P Carlos Marmol pitch 1 scoreless inning.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
DH Micah Hoffpauir went 0-3 with 2 K's.
P Carlos Silva pitch 2 innings giving up 7 hits, 6 runs but struck out 2.
P Jeff Kennard pitch 0.2 innings giving up 4 hitPs, 4 runs, 2 walks but struck out 2.
P John Grabow pitch 1 inning giving up 3 hits, 3 runs but stuck out 1.
I know it is still early but todays game, you can look a little more into the stats.
Friday, March 5, 2010
ST Game #2: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks
Game 2 or 35: Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 8-7. Record 2-0.
Players that stood out:
SS Starlin Castro went 2-4 with a 2B and a 1B.
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and 2 rbi.
3B Josh Vitters went 2-4 with 2 1B.
CF Brett Jackson went 1-1 with a 3B, 2 BB and a rbi.
Pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Coleman each pitch 2 scoreless innings.
Players that stood out but the wrong way.
Pitcher Jeff Stevens, he pitch 1.2 innings and gave up 5 runs (4 earned), 3 hits, 1 walk but at least struck out 3.
Tomoorow the Cubs play the White Sox at 2:00pm on WGN and MLBN.
Players that stood out:
SS Starlin Castro went 2-4 with a 2B and a 1B.
LF Tyler Colvin went 2-3 with a 2B, 1B and 2 rbi.
3B Josh Vitters went 2-4 with 2 1B.
CF Brett Jackson went 1-1 with a 3B, 2 BB and a rbi.
Pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Coleman each pitch 2 scoreless innings.
Players that stood out but the wrong way.
Pitcher Jeff Stevens, he pitch 1.2 innings and gave up 5 runs (4 earned), 3 hits, 1 walk but at least struck out 3.
Tomoorow the Cubs play the White Sox at 2:00pm on WGN and MLBN.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
ST Game #1: Cubs vs. Athletics
Game #1 of 35 games this spring: Cubs beat the Athletics 9-3. Record 1-0.
Players that stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 3-3 with a HR and 2 2B with an rbi.
CF Kosuke Fukudome went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Derrek Lee went 2-3 with a HR and a 1B.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-2 with a HR and a 1B with a rbi.
CF Sam Fuld went 1-2 with a 2-run homer.
Pitchers Randy Wells and Sean Marshall both pitch 2 scoreless innings.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
P JR Mathes pitch 2 innings giving up 2 earn runs, 2 hits, 1 walk and struck out 1.
Don't look at these stats to closely with it only being the first spring training.
Big Z-Carlos Zambrano will get the nod tomorrow to start.
Players that stood out:
LF Tyler Colvin went 3-3 with a HR and 2 2B with an rbi.
CF Kosuke Fukudome went 2-3 with a 2B and a 1B.
1B Derrek Lee went 2-3 with a HR and a 1B.
CF Marlon Byrd went 2-2 with a HR and a 1B with a rbi.
CF Sam Fuld went 1-2 with a 2-run homer.
Pitchers Randy Wells and Sean Marshall both pitch 2 scoreless innings.
Players that stood out but the wrong way:
P JR Mathes pitch 2 innings giving up 2 earn runs, 2 hits, 1 walk and struck out 1.
Don't look at these stats to closely with it only being the first spring training.
Big Z-Carlos Zambrano will get the nod tomorrow to start.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Cubs Sign Cuban Defector Juan Yasser Serrano...
Today the Cubs have reach an agreement with Cuban Defector Juan Yasser Serrano to a contract worth 250,000. The deal should be finalize in about a month now because the MLB has to approve the signing and all the paperwork have to be file and he has to pass a physical..
Bruce Levine is reporting that he will either start in High A Daytona or Double A. The Cubs hope this can be resolve time spring training ends. He is reportedly 20-21 year old and can throw his fastball from 89-92mph. Not to bad.
I like the signing if it does get approve. Maybe he will be better than all teams think and worth a shot for the money they are giving him anyways at least.
Bruce Levine is reporting that he will either start in High A Daytona or Double A. The Cubs hope this can be resolve time spring training ends. He is reportedly 20-21 year old and can throw his fastball from 89-92mph. Not to bad.
I like the signing if it does get approve. Maybe he will be better than all teams think and worth a shot for the money they are giving him anyways at least.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
More News from Camp as ST Games Approach...
We are just 2 days away from seeing the guys in blue back to action. Here is the latest from Cubs camp:
Ryan Theriot will now start on Thursday and play SS and leadoff. Lou said yesterday Starlin Castro might start at SS and leadoff but that won't happen. But Starlin Castro will see action by coming of the bench on Thursday. Also starters 1B Derrek Lee, 3B Aramis Ramirez, CF Marlon Byrd and C Geonvany Soto will start on Thursday is Cactus spring opener. I can't wait for seeing them all back in action again.
Carlos Zambrano, Carlos Silva, Carlos Marmol,. Ryan Dempster, Esmalin Caridad and John Grabow threw like batting practice today. I hope they do good, all these players are expected to make the opening day roster.
A japanese reporter ask Pinella why he calls Fukudome the "Fook" and he said I like the name and it is easier to say. Get those T'Shirts read he replied. In my opinion I like Fukudome better for some reason.
That is all for now but more might come out as the night finishes up.
Ryan Theriot will now start on Thursday and play SS and leadoff. Lou said yesterday Starlin Castro might start at SS and leadoff but that won't happen. But Starlin Castro will see action by coming of the bench on Thursday. Also starters 1B Derrek Lee, 3B Aramis Ramirez, CF Marlon Byrd and C Geonvany Soto will start on Thursday is Cactus spring opener. I can't wait for seeing them all back in action again.
Carlos Zambrano, Carlos Silva, Carlos Marmol,. Ryan Dempster, Esmalin Caridad and John Grabow threw like batting practice today. I hope they do good, all these players are expected to make the opening day roster.
A japanese reporter ask Pinella why he calls Fukudome the "Fook" and he said I like the name and it is easier to say. Get those T'Shirts read he replied. In my opinion I like Fukudome better for some reason.
That is all for now but more might come out as the night finishes up.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Derrek Lee Contract TalK, Camp News...
Derrek Lee mention recently that he wants to finish his career as a Chicago Cub and would like to sign an extension with the Cubs but won't do so until after the 2010 season. The Cubs and new owner Tom Rickeets loves Lee and feel the same way about retaining him. I think the Cubs will sign Lee at the end of the season before he hits free agency to a 2 year contract worth 16 million and a club option for the 3rd year.
News from Cubs Camp:
The Cubs start spring training games on Thursday and manager Lou Pinella sets the rotation for the first 5 days.
*Thursday: Randy Wells
*Friday: Carlos Zambrano (Big Z)
*Satrurday: Carlos Silva. This game is televise on WGN at 2:05.
*Sunday (Split Squad): Tom Gorzelanny and Jeff Samardzija. 1 of these game sis televise on WGN at 2:05.
*Monday: Ryan Dempster
Pinella also said today that SS Starlin Castro may get the start in spring opener on Thursday and be the leadoff man. Also 3B Aramis Ramirez and 1B Derrek Lee said they want to play.
Braves manager Bobbie Cox named his starter for opening day on April 5th against the Cubs, Derrek Lowe will start.
News from Cubs Camp:
The Cubs start spring training games on Thursday and manager Lou Pinella sets the rotation for the first 5 days.
*Thursday: Randy Wells
*Friday: Carlos Zambrano (Big Z)
*Satrurday: Carlos Silva. This game is televise on WGN at 2:05.
*Sunday (Split Squad): Tom Gorzelanny and Jeff Samardzija. 1 of these game sis televise on WGN at 2:05.
*Monday: Ryan Dempster
Pinella also said today that SS Starlin Castro may get the start in spring opener on Thursday and be the leadoff man. Also 3B Aramis Ramirez and 1B Derrek Lee said they want to play.
Braves manager Bobbie Cox named his starter for opening day on April 5th against the Cubs, Derrek Lowe will start.
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