Castro Could be to the Majors Soon...

Bruce Levine chimes in with a interesting story. He said top prospect Starlin Castro shortstop could be on his way to the show soon.




According to him, the Cubs have been keeping a daily tab on him in Double A. Randy Bush is with the Smokies right now keeping an eye on him and giving GM Jim Hendry daily reports on how he is doing. They will decide (Hendry and Bush) when to sit down with Cubs management to talk about the call-up for Starlin Castro.



If Castro does get the call, the Cubs will move Theriot to 2B and insert Castro in at SS. That leaves Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot and Chad Tracy as one to be traded. Everybody thinks Fontenot is the odd man out. I would say he should be because of his age compare to Baker and Tracy is cheaper.



Levine also mentions Castro could stop at Triple A to get a littler more work in but won't be there for long.



I just can't wait to see this kid come up and play. The Cubs will also finally have a true leadoff man.



I guess time will only tell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update on 2 Cubs Top Prospects...

I will have the Cubs top pitching prospect and hitting prospect. Both are playing in Double A and are playing lights out ball:


Hitting Prospect Starlin Castro:


In 72 at-bats Castro is hitting .361 with 1hr, 16rbi and 4 stolen bases. Castro is in a little slump going 0-11 in his last at-bats but slumps happen to every ball player in the majors and minors. I still think they have to call him up but with Theriot getting a base a lot lately and Fontenot and Baker playing a good platoon role. He has not spot on the team so now he will stay in the minors for a littler longer than expected.


Pitching Prospect Andrew Cashner:


There was a report out there earlier that the Cubs could call him but that was shot down by Pinella and Hendry, saying "he is not ready". Cashner is 1-1 with a 3.33 era in 24.1 innings pitch. He has been used in the starting role in the minors but the Cubs see him as a relief pitch (closer or set-up man). He has the stuff to be a relief pitcher and could be a dominate one as well. So should the Cubs bring him up as the set-up man? I am, one that does not know but would like Zambrano to go back to the starting rotation.



Bruce Levine said that it might not be long for either of them to get the call to come to the majors and I can't disagree anymore.



Only time will tell.

Recap of Yesterdays Game...

The only reason I am doing this is because I was there. As you already know, the Cubs killed by beating Milwaukee 12-2.

Things that I saw when I was there and what was good or bad:

1) I know Ramirez is struggling with the average but is hitting the ball with more authority.

2) The Cubs need to find more playing time for the youngster Colvin.

3) How can you call up Castro when all your players are hitting. Like Theriot who went 5-6.

4) I know Wells did not walk anybody but his command was shaky at best.

5) Kosuke's cleat got stuck in the sand down the right field line. That is where I sat, right by the railing so I could see.

6) The Cubs can hit the ball hard, far and hit a lot when they are in a grove at the plate.

I will do one more of these when I go to the Cubs game at Wrigley on July 4th when they face the Reds.

Lilly Activated...

Finally, Ted Lilly is making season debut today against the Brewers. Well he is out of the game right now. Line for today: 6 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs and a couple walks. If you saw the game, you can tell he was rusty with his command.

The best part of the day was the player who got sent down. With no surprise, Jeff Samardzija got sent down. I am so pump, he deserves to get sent down. He should go back and play football. So that 5 year 10 million deal the Cubs gave him is pretty much wasting in the minors. Another bone head move by Hendry.

Pretty much Big Z took his spot in the pen and he will do better no doubt. He can't do worse.

I guess time will only tell.

Football Game Coming to Wrigley...

Yes there is a football game coming to Wrigley but a college football game. Northwestern vs. Illinois. I think the game in November 20 or 21.

2 years ago, Wrigley Field hosted the Winter Classic (Blackhawks vs. Red Wings) and now this.

I can tell you one thing, Wrigley Field will need new sod after that. With possibly snow on the ground and the wet conditions.

The good thing is, Wrigley use to be the home for the Bears so they know how to play there then. Because the dimensions would make it hard.

I am one person who would love to see the game on the date and can't wait for it.

I guess we just wait and see how everything plays out.

Big Z to Bullpen...

Yes that is right, Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano will go into the bullpen come Friday. He will be the Cubs 8th inning guy-set-up. Since the bullpen sucks and everybody knows that, this was a move that had to me made, Lou said.


Other statements Lou said. "This is a significant move not a panic move" "He got's nasty stuff and Z is fine with it" He said more statements but I can't recall them. Also this statements might not be right on the head but close to it.


My thoughts on the move: I am fine with it for now but won't like it if it was full-time. It is good for a temporary purpose until they can trade for a relief pitcher-8th inning guy.


I guess time will tell of how this move is.

What to do with Samasrdzija...

Where should I start? Ummmmmmm I know, how bout this, HE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He should not be in the majors and should be in the minors or unemployed. He should go back to football where he was actually good. When he comes in, he either walks the batter or gives up a hit. To me he only has a fastball that he throws right down the plate or high over the player. And the batters eyes light up and then they kill the ball.

He came in the games yesterday and just need to get 1 out but he walks the first batter, gives up a stolen base and then a double where the runner scores. Then he gets taken out.

If they still play him, maybe they will call me to come into the game. I can't do any worse than him, only better.

Like I stated before, he should be sent down when pitcher Ted Lilly returns from the DL on April 24th.

I guess we should just wait until Aprile 24th then to see if he gets sent down.