Recap of spring training game 10:
The Cubs lost to the White Sox 4-3.
These players will make the team or might make the team:
Alfonso Soriano went 0 for 2.
Aramis Ramirez went 0 for 2.
Mike Fontenot went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Jake Fox went 2 for 4 with a 2 singles.
Paul Bako went 1 for 3 with a single and a walk.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 2 with a single and a strikeout.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 1 with a single and 2 rbi's.
Pitchers:
Aaron Heilman pitch 3 innings and gave up 1 hit, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts.
Kevin Gregg pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
Neil Cotts pitch 1 inning and gave up nothing.
Ken Kadokura pitch 1 inning and gave up 2 hits, 2 runs, walk and a strikeout.
I will keep you posted.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Spring Training Games, Bobby Crosby and Aramis Ramirez
Spring Training Game 8A:
There is a split squad today with some players playing in 1 game and the others in another game.
The Cubs lost the first game of the split squad 5-4 against the Indians. Only one pitcher pitch today that might make the team.
These players will make the team or might make the team:
Joey Gathright went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 4 with a rbi.
Derek Lee went 1 for 3 with a single.
Milton Bradley went 1 for 3 with a double.
Pitchers:
Chad Gaudin pitch 3 innings and gave up 4 hits, 3 runs and 1 strikeout.
Spring Training Game 8B:
The White Sox and Cubs took the same plane to Las Vegas for the games on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Cubs lost the first game of 2 7-6. Game will be televise tomorrow against the White Sox in Las Vegas at 3:00 central.
Alfonso Soriano went 0 for 3 with a strikeout.
Ryan Theriot went 3 for 4 with 2 singles, double and a rbi.
Aramis Ramirez went 2 for 3 with a single, double and a strikeout.
Jake Fox went 0 for 5 with a rbi and a strikeout.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 5 with a single.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 4 with a single.
Mike Fontenot went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.
So Taguchi went 1 for 2 with a single, 2 rbi's and a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Jeff Samardzija pitch 3 innings and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and 2 strikeout.
Kevin Hart pitch and gave up 2 hits, 1 run and 2 strikeouts.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run and 1 strikeout.
Other news on the Cubs:
This is more notes from the story I posted yesterday. According to Susun Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle Bobby Crosby is going to be a backup with the addition of Olando Cabrera. A source said that the Cubs are interested in IF Bobby Crosby. A scout from the Cubs was at the Athletics game yesterday watching the game. The scout said that I am going to every games as part of a coverage of all teams. A source familiar with the Cubs says that there is nothing to it. The only problem is that Bobby Crosby is making 5.25 million this year. If the Cubs do make this trade a lot of people are going to scratch there hear of why the Cubs nevered kept Mark Derosa, Derosa will be making less than that this year. I think if the Athletics can't trade him he would be released.
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune said that Aramis Ramirez hopes to finish his career as a Chicago Cub. This could be good news for Jim Hendry and now can try to move Josh Vitters to the Padres in a package for Jake Peavy. Also Vitters might not be as good as everyone will expect, look a Felix Pie. I think if Hendry offers Vitters in a deal for Peavy the talks will heat up. This won't happen until the ownership is resolve. Also people think the missing piece of the Peavy trade was Vitters, they think Hendry wasn't offering Vitters no more and stop the talks for Peavy.
I will keep you posted on spring training and other news.
There is a split squad today with some players playing in 1 game and the others in another game.
The Cubs lost the first game of the split squad 5-4 against the Indians. Only one pitcher pitch today that might make the team.
These players will make the team or might make the team:
Joey Gathright went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 4 with a rbi.
Derek Lee went 1 for 3 with a single.
Milton Bradley went 1 for 3 with a double.
Pitchers:
Chad Gaudin pitch 3 innings and gave up 4 hits, 3 runs and 1 strikeout.
Spring Training Game 8B:
The White Sox and Cubs took the same plane to Las Vegas for the games on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Cubs lost the first game of 2 7-6. Game will be televise tomorrow against the White Sox in Las Vegas at 3:00 central.
Alfonso Soriano went 0 for 3 with a strikeout.
Ryan Theriot went 3 for 4 with 2 singles, double and a rbi.
Aramis Ramirez went 2 for 3 with a single, double and a strikeout.
Jake Fox went 0 for 5 with a rbi and a strikeout.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 5 with a single.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 4 with a single.
Mike Fontenot went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.
So Taguchi went 1 for 2 with a single, 2 rbi's and a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Jeff Samardzija pitch 3 innings and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and 2 strikeout.
Kevin Hart pitch and gave up 2 hits, 1 run and 2 strikeouts.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run and 1 strikeout.
Other news on the Cubs:
This is more notes from the story I posted yesterday. According to Susun Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle Bobby Crosby is going to be a backup with the addition of Olando Cabrera. A source said that the Cubs are interested in IF Bobby Crosby. A scout from the Cubs was at the Athletics game yesterday watching the game. The scout said that I am going to every games as part of a coverage of all teams. A source familiar with the Cubs says that there is nothing to it. The only problem is that Bobby Crosby is making 5.25 million this year. If the Cubs do make this trade a lot of people are going to scratch there hear of why the Cubs nevered kept Mark Derosa, Derosa will be making less than that this year. I think if the Athletics can't trade him he would be released.
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune said that Aramis Ramirez hopes to finish his career as a Chicago Cub. This could be good news for Jim Hendry and now can try to move Josh Vitters to the Padres in a package for Jake Peavy. Also Vitters might not be as good as everyone will expect, look a Felix Pie. I think if Hendry offers Vitters in a deal for Peavy the talks will heat up. This won't happen until the ownership is resolve. Also people think the missing piece of the Peavy trade was Vitters, they think Hendry wasn't offering Vitters no more and stop the talks for Peavy.
I will keep you posted on spring training and other news.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Hot Stove Cubbie News and Spring Training Battle Updates
This is news from Hot Stove Cubbies:
It says the Cubs are interested in RP left-hander Joe Beimel, IF Bobby Crosby and U Ryan Raburn.
Joe Beimel would be a good addition because he is a lefty that would come cheaper now with the market being slow. Also if Marshall becomes the fifth starter Beimel is better that Cotts who is going to make the bullpen as a lefty and Ken Kadokura and Mike Stanton showed the Cubs nothing. The only bad part is he is a type B free agent and the Cubs will have to give a draft pick up for him unless they do a sign and trade.
Bobby Crosby would be good for the 25th man on the team and for depth on the roster. The Athletics are probably going to try to trade him now due because they just signed Olando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra. He is not that good of a player when looking at his AVG and OBP but will be good help only if he comes cheap. I think he will come cheap due to him being injury prone and they have enough infielders with the additions of Cabrera and Garciaparra.
Ryan Raburn is young who can play any positions and who can be there ideal pinch runner. He can come cheap because he has no where to start right now for any team. Raburn been on the Cubs list for a long time. He would also come cheap due to the economy being bad and people don't want to give him money as a backup.
Spring Training Battle Update:
5th starter job is between Aaron Heilman, Sean Marshall, Chad Gaudin and Jeff Samardzija.
I am giving the edge to Aaron Heilman because he threw a scoreless 2 inning in his first game while striking out 4.
Closer spot is between Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg.
I am giving the edge to no body due to them both throwing scoreless innings and it will come down to the last week of spring training.
2nd base position is between Aaron Miles and Mike Fontenot.
I am giving the edge to Mike Fontenot because he is playing better and Pinella wants to give Fontenot a chance.
25th man on Bench is between Jake Fox (can play third base and first base) and Micah Hoffpauir.
I am givind the edge to Hoffpauir because he is hitting lights out. The Cubs are also thinking of going with a 6th man bench which I think Fox should make it. Unless the Cubs add someone that can compete with them.
Bachup catcher is between Paul Bako and Koyie Hill.
I am giving the edge to Koyie Hill because I think he is just out playing Paul Bako.
I will keep you posted on the spring training battle and other news.
It says the Cubs are interested in RP left-hander Joe Beimel, IF Bobby Crosby and U Ryan Raburn.
Joe Beimel would be a good addition because he is a lefty that would come cheaper now with the market being slow. Also if Marshall becomes the fifth starter Beimel is better that Cotts who is going to make the bullpen as a lefty and Ken Kadokura and Mike Stanton showed the Cubs nothing. The only bad part is he is a type B free agent and the Cubs will have to give a draft pick up for him unless they do a sign and trade.
Bobby Crosby would be good for the 25th man on the team and for depth on the roster. The Athletics are probably going to try to trade him now due because they just signed Olando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra. He is not that good of a player when looking at his AVG and OBP but will be good help only if he comes cheap. I think he will come cheap due to him being injury prone and they have enough infielders with the additions of Cabrera and Garciaparra.
Ryan Raburn is young who can play any positions and who can be there ideal pinch runner. He can come cheap because he has no where to start right now for any team. Raburn been on the Cubs list for a long time. He would also come cheap due to the economy being bad and people don't want to give him money as a backup.
Spring Training Battle Update:
5th starter job is between Aaron Heilman, Sean Marshall, Chad Gaudin and Jeff Samardzija.
I am giving the edge to Aaron Heilman because he threw a scoreless 2 inning in his first game while striking out 4.
Closer spot is between Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg.
I am giving the edge to no body due to them both throwing scoreless innings and it will come down to the last week of spring training.
2nd base position is between Aaron Miles and Mike Fontenot.
I am giving the edge to Mike Fontenot because he is playing better and Pinella wants to give Fontenot a chance.
25th man on Bench is between Jake Fox (can play third base and first base) and Micah Hoffpauir.
I am givind the edge to Hoffpauir because he is hitting lights out. The Cubs are also thinking of going with a 6th man bench which I think Fox should make it. Unless the Cubs add someone that can compete with them.
Bachup catcher is between Paul Bako and Koyie Hill.
I am giving the edge to Koyie Hill because I think he is just out playing Paul Bako.
I will keep you posted on the spring training battle and other news.
Spring Training Game 7 and Other News
Recap of spring training game 7:
The Cubs are back to winning ways, beating the Athletics 6 to 4. That improves there record to 5 and 2.
Theses players will make the team or might make the team:
Alfonso Soriano went 1 for 3 with a homerun and a rbi.
Ryan Theriot went 0 for 2 with a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 1 for 3 with a homerun, 3 rbi's and a strikeout.
Jake Fox went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 rbi's and a strikeout.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 3 with a single.
Paul Bako went 0 for 2 with a walk.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a walk.
Pitchers:
Sean Marshall pitch 3 innings and struck out one. He also got the win.
Kevin Gregg pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit.
Mike Stanton pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 2 runs and a walk.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 1 inning and struck out one.
Neil Cotts pitch 0.2 innings and got 1 out because Cashner could not get the final our and he got the final out of the game.
Ryan Theriot, Mike Fontenot, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Koyie Hill and Reed Johnson are among all the players that are expected to make the trip to Las Vegas to play the White Sox on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lou Pinella Notes:
Lou Pinella gave 2 different responses when ask about Jake Peavy. Pinella first said there is nothing to say. He also said I have to manage of what I have now and id something does happen, be it then.
Pinella has not name an opening day starter but is leaning toward Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster.
Jime Hendry notes:
Hendry has not talk to Curt Schilling about pitching for the Cubs. He added that a guy like that will play for us.
David Kaplan asked about Jake Peavy and Hendry said I can't say anything because Peavy is on another team and not on ours.
Hendry said that Aramis Ramirez is in the best shape ever when reporting to camp.
He also said that Carlos Zambrano's game on Monday look good and pitch with really good command on his fastball.
Zambrano said Ryan Dempster should pitch on opening day because what numbers he put up a year ago.
According to Zambrano he lost 10-15 pounds this offseason.
I will keep you posted on spring training news and other news.
The Cubs are back to winning ways, beating the Athletics 6 to 4. That improves there record to 5 and 2.
Theses players will make the team or might make the team:
Alfonso Soriano went 1 for 3 with a homerun and a rbi.
Ryan Theriot went 0 for 2 with a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 1 for 3 with a homerun, 3 rbi's and a strikeout.
Jake Fox went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 rbi's and a strikeout.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 3 with a single.
Paul Bako went 0 for 2 with a walk.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a walk.
Pitchers:
Sean Marshall pitch 3 innings and struck out one. He also got the win.
Kevin Gregg pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit.
Mike Stanton pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 2 runs and a walk.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 1 inning and struck out one.
Neil Cotts pitch 0.2 innings and got 1 out because Cashner could not get the final our and he got the final out of the game.
Ryan Theriot, Mike Fontenot, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Koyie Hill and Reed Johnson are among all the players that are expected to make the trip to Las Vegas to play the White Sox on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lou Pinella Notes:
Lou Pinella gave 2 different responses when ask about Jake Peavy. Pinella first said there is nothing to say. He also said I have to manage of what I have now and id something does happen, be it then.
Pinella has not name an opening day starter but is leaning toward Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster.
Jime Hendry notes:
Hendry has not talk to Curt Schilling about pitching for the Cubs. He added that a guy like that will play for us.
David Kaplan asked about Jake Peavy and Hendry said I can't say anything because Peavy is on another team and not on ours.
Hendry said that Aramis Ramirez is in the best shape ever when reporting to camp.
He also said that Carlos Zambrano's game on Monday look good and pitch with really good command on his fastball.
Zambrano said Ryan Dempster should pitch on opening day because what numbers he put up a year ago.
According to Zambrano he lost 10-15 pounds this offseason.
I will keep you posted on spring training news and other news.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Spring Training Game 6
Recap of spring training game 6:
These players will make the team or might make the team:
The Cubs lost back to back games 9 to 1 against the Diamondbacks.
Alfonso Soriano went 0 for 3 with a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 1 for 3 with a single and a strikeout.
Derek Lee went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 0 fro 2.
Jake Fox went 1 for 1 with a single.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 4 with a double.
Mike Fontenot went 0 for 3.
Koyie Hill went 1 for 2 with a single and strikeout.
Joey Gathright went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Carlos Zambrano pitch 2 innings and gave up a walk and 3 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 1 inning and struck out 2.
Mitch Atkins pitch 1 inning and gave up 4 hits, 5 runs and a strikeout.
Ken Kadokura pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run and 2 walks.
Jeff Stevens pitch 1 inning and gave up 2 hits.
Angle Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 3 runs and a walk.
Even through the Cubs had a bad hitting day, I am going to give the MVP to Marmol and Zambrano. They shut down the Diamondbacks in the first 3 innings.
Milton Bradley is set to start in the Cubs lineup in Wedensday as a DH against the Indians.
Gordon Wittnymer of the Chicago Sun-Times, said it is a long shot the Cubs will pursue Curt Schilling.
I will keep you posted.
These players will make the team or might make the team:
The Cubs lost back to back games 9 to 1 against the Diamondbacks.
Alfonso Soriano went 0 for 3 with a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 1 for 3 with a single and a strikeout.
Derek Lee went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 0 fro 2.
Jake Fox went 1 for 1 with a single.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 4 with a double.
Mike Fontenot went 0 for 3.
Koyie Hill went 1 for 2 with a single and strikeout.
Joey Gathright went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Carlos Zambrano pitch 2 innings and gave up a walk and 3 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 1 inning and struck out 2.
Mitch Atkins pitch 1 inning and gave up 4 hits, 5 runs and a strikeout.
Ken Kadokura pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run and 2 walks.
Jeff Stevens pitch 1 inning and gave up 2 hits.
Angle Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 3 runs and a walk.
Even through the Cubs had a bad hitting day, I am going to give the MVP to Marmol and Zambrano. They shut down the Diamondbacks in the first 3 innings.
Milton Bradley is set to start in the Cubs lineup in Wedensday as a DH against the Indians.
Gordon Wittnymer of the Chicago Sun-Times, said it is a long shot the Cubs will pursue Curt Schilling.
I will keep you posted.
Jake Peavy News
Jake Peavy news:
According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs had not restart Peavy trade talk since the winter meetings. Also the Tribune says Jake Peavy is still high on the Cubs list. After facing the Cubs yesterday in spring training, he look like a guy that wants to play for the Cubs. Member the Padres still have to cut budget by either trading Brian Giles and Jake Peavy. The Cubs just have to wait until the ownership is resolve first before they start the talks.
This is what peavy had to say about his views of the Cubs. This is provided by the Chicago Tribune:
"Obviously, Chicago was a team that I did have an interest in playing for, and I respect [general manager] Jim Hendry and the organization," he said. "I respect a lot of the players they have and feel like they have a good bunch, and obviously [it's] a great city. [Those] were reasons I identified the Cubs as a team I wanted to be a part of if I had to move on from San Diego."
"Other than doing that, I just let the guys making the decisions make them. I have no idea [what will happen]. I know I'm here and I have to prepare like I'm a San Diego Padre."
This is another tidbit from Paul Sullivan or the Chicago Tribune, he said chief executive officer Sandy Alderson of the San Diego Padres may be in line for the same job when the Rickett family takes over. Sandy did not want to comment. Sandy also said a little while ago that she would step down when the ownership is resolve.
According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs had not restart Peavy trade talk since the winter meetings. Also the Tribune says Jake Peavy is still high on the Cubs list. After facing the Cubs yesterday in spring training, he look like a guy that wants to play for the Cubs. Member the Padres still have to cut budget by either trading Brian Giles and Jake Peavy. The Cubs just have to wait until the ownership is resolve first before they start the talks.
This is what peavy had to say about his views of the Cubs. This is provided by the Chicago Tribune:
"Obviously, Chicago was a team that I did have an interest in playing for, and I respect [general manager] Jim Hendry and the organization," he said. "I respect a lot of the players they have and feel like they have a good bunch, and obviously [it's] a great city. [Those] were reasons I identified the Cubs as a team I wanted to be a part of if I had to move on from San Diego."
"Other than doing that, I just let the guys making the decisions make them. I have no idea [what will happen]. I know I'm here and I have to prepare like I'm a San Diego Padre."
This is another tidbit from Paul Sullivan or the Chicago Tribune, he said chief executive officer Sandy Alderson of the San Diego Padres may be in line for the same job when the Rickett family takes over. Sandy did not want to comment. Sandy also said a little while ago that she would step down when the ownership is resolve.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Spring Training Game 5 and Curt Schilling
Recap of spring training game 5:
These are players that will make the team or might make the team:
The Cubs lost there first spring training game 4-2 against the San Diego Padres. The Cubs moistly played backups that won't be in the starting lineup on opening day and players that don't play that position. The Cubs record in spring training is 4-1.
Ryan Theriot went 2 for 3 with 2 singles.
Mike Fontenot went 2 for 3 with 2 doubles. Fontenot played third today.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 3.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 3 with a single.
Jake Fox went 1 for 3 with a single.
Paul Bako went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Ryan Dempster pitch 2 innings and gave up 1 hit, 3 runs, 1 walk and 1 strikeout. The 3 runs Ryan gave up were unearned, they got the runs by errors. He also got the loss.
Mike Stanton pitch 1 inning and gave up nothing.
Kevin Hart pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Curt Schilling news:
On Curt Schillings blog, he said that he is still not sure if I'm going to come back but if either the Cubs or Rays need a starting pitcher in the second half, I will be very interested.
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune heard from a Cubs official that they weren't surprise to here about the news. Sullivan thinks that the Cubs will take a chance on Schilling at the right price.
I will keep you posted on spring training and other news.
These are players that will make the team or might make the team:
The Cubs lost there first spring training game 4-2 against the San Diego Padres. The Cubs moistly played backups that won't be in the starting lineup on opening day and players that don't play that position. The Cubs record in spring training is 4-1.
Ryan Theriot went 2 for 3 with 2 singles.
Mike Fontenot went 2 for 3 with 2 doubles. Fontenot played third today.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 3.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 3 with a single.
Jake Fox went 1 for 3 with a single.
Paul Bako went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
So Taguchi went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Ryan Dempster pitch 2 innings and gave up 1 hit, 3 runs, 1 walk and 1 strikeout. The 3 runs Ryan gave up were unearned, they got the runs by errors. He also got the loss.
Mike Stanton pitch 1 inning and gave up nothing.
Kevin Hart pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Curt Schilling news:
On Curt Schillings blog, he said that he is still not sure if I'm going to come back but if either the Cubs or Rays need a starting pitcher in the second half, I will be very interested.
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune heard from a Cubs official that they weren't surprise to here about the news. Sullivan thinks that the Cubs will take a chance on Schilling at the right price.
I will keep you posted on spring training and other news.
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