According to Carrie Muskat, Geovany Soto is out for Wednesday game.
The Cubs lost to the Astros 3-2.
The Cubs record is 1-1.
MVP: Ryan Theriot for going 2 for 3 with a single, double and a walk.
LVP: Milton Bradley for going 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a double play.
I will keep you updated.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Jake Peavy, Budget, Cubs Win on Opening Day
The Cubs budget bump up 16.5 million for the 2009 season. There were 14 teams that there budget decrease in 2009. The Cubs had the biggest bump and the Padres had the reduction at almost 20 million. That could be good news for the Cubs and getting Jake Peavy because they want to cut the biggest payroll and that is Peavy and his 63 miilion contract.
According to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jake Peavy is earning about 30% of there payroll. So they might want to trade him. Krasovic adds that the Dodgers and the Cubs interest both the Padres and Peavy. Peavy said he wants to play in the NL. A person close to Peavy said these 2 teams remain the most possible for a trade. The Cubs remain the best because I don't think the Padres will trade Peavy to a division opponent in the Dodgers.
The Cubs beat the Astros 4-2.
The Cubs are 1-0
MVP: Mike Fontenot for going 3 for 4 with 2 singles, double and 2 runs.
LVP: Kosuke Fukudome for going 0 for 4 with a groundout, flyout, strikeout and a double play.
I will keep you posted.
According to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jake Peavy is earning about 30% of there payroll. So they might want to trade him. Krasovic adds that the Dodgers and the Cubs interest both the Padres and Peavy. Peavy said he wants to play in the NL. A person close to Peavy said these 2 teams remain the most possible for a trade. The Cubs remain the best because I don't think the Padres will trade Peavy to a division opponent in the Dodgers.
The Cubs beat the Astros 4-2.
The Cubs are 1-0
MVP: Mike Fontenot for going 3 for 4 with 2 singles, double and 2 runs.
LVP: Kosuke Fukudome for going 0 for 4 with a groundout, flyout, strikeout and a double play.
I will keep you posted.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Recap of Off-Season. Roster Spots
The Cubs release Chad Gaudin and option Jeff Samardzija to Triple A Iowa. So that leaves Angel Guzman and David Patton with the last 2 roster spots in the bullpen.
Recap of Cubs Off season:
Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs resign Ryan Dempster to a 4 year 52 million deal.
The Cubs did not offer a contract to Kerry Wood and he then sign a 2 year 21 million deal with the Indians.
The Chicago cubs did not offer a contract to Bob Howry and he then sign with a 1 year 2.75 million deal with the Giants.
The Cubs did not offer a contract to Henry Blanco and he then sign a 1 year 750K with the Padres.
The Cubs resign Chad Fox to a minor league deal.
The Cubs did not offer contracts to Daryle Ward, Jon Lieber, and Jim Edmonds. Those three players still don't have teams and are all leaning to retirement.
Arbitration Eligible:
IF Ronny Cedeno- resigned to a 1 year 822K deal.
P Michael Wuertz- resigned to a 1 year 1.1 million deal.
P Neal Cotts- resigned to a 1 year 1.1 million deal.
P Kevin Gregg- resigned to a 1 year 4.2 million deal.
P Chad Gaudin- resigned to a 1 year 2 million deal.
OF Reed Johnson- resigned to a 1 year 3 million.
Signed Free Agents:
OF Milton Bradley- sign to a 3 year 30 million deal.
OF Joey Gathright- sign to a 1 year 800K deal.
P Mark Johnson- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
IF Aaron Miles- sign to a 2 year 4.2 million deal.
IF Luis Rivas- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Mark J. Smith- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Mike Stanton- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
OF So Taguchi- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Bill White- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
C Paul Bako- sign him to a 1 year deal.
Departed:
P Kerry Wood- signed 2 year 21 million deal with Indians.
P Bob Howry- signed 1 year 2.75 million deal with Giants.
C Henry Blanco- signed 1 year 750K deal with Padres.
Trades:
Traded Felix Pie to the Orioles for Garret Olsen and P Henry Williamson
Traded Mark Derosa to the Indians for Jeff Stevens, P Chris Archer, and P John Gaub.
Traded Jose Ceda to the Marlins for Kevin Gregg.
Traded Jason Marquise to the Rockies for Luis Vizicaino.
Traded Ronny Cedeno and Garret Olsen to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman.Traded Michael Wuertz to the Athletics for Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers.
Traded Rich Hill to the Orioles for a player to be named later.
Spring Training Invites:
Ed Campusano
J.R. Mathes
Matt Smith
Mike Stanton
Jason Waddell
Bill White
Esmalin Caridad
Andrew Cashner
Chad Fox
Ken Kadokura
Rocky Roquet
And position players;
Welington Castillo- C
Steve Clevenger- C
Mark Johnson- C
Darwin Barney- SS
Andres Blanco- SS
Luis Rivas- INF
Bobby Scales- 2B
Doug Deeds- OF
Jason Dubois- OF
So Taguchi- OF
The Chicago Tribune sold the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and 25% of a cable network to the Rickett Family worth about 900 million. The Rickett Family wrote a blog that he (Thomas Rickett) will take on the contract of Jake Peavy (63 million over 4 years).
The Chicago Cubs were talking about trading for Jake Peavy at the winter meetings, and then Jim Hendry pulled back from the deal because he did not want to give up that many players. Now that the Cubs traded Felix Pie to the Orioles for Garret Olsen, a lot of people suspect that the rumors will start up again.
So that is pretty much the recap of the Cubs off season so far
Recap of Cubs Off season:
Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs resign Ryan Dempster to a 4 year 52 million deal.
The Cubs did not offer a contract to Kerry Wood and he then sign a 2 year 21 million deal with the Indians.
The Chicago cubs did not offer a contract to Bob Howry and he then sign with a 1 year 2.75 million deal with the Giants.
The Cubs did not offer a contract to Henry Blanco and he then sign a 1 year 750K with the Padres.
The Cubs resign Chad Fox to a minor league deal.
The Cubs did not offer contracts to Daryle Ward, Jon Lieber, and Jim Edmonds. Those three players still don't have teams and are all leaning to retirement.
Arbitration Eligible:
IF Ronny Cedeno- resigned to a 1 year 822K deal.
P Michael Wuertz- resigned to a 1 year 1.1 million deal.
P Neal Cotts- resigned to a 1 year 1.1 million deal.
P Kevin Gregg- resigned to a 1 year 4.2 million deal.
P Chad Gaudin- resigned to a 1 year 2 million deal.
OF Reed Johnson- resigned to a 1 year 3 million.
Signed Free Agents:
OF Milton Bradley- sign to a 3 year 30 million deal.
OF Joey Gathright- sign to a 1 year 800K deal.
P Mark Johnson- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
IF Aaron Miles- sign to a 2 year 4.2 million deal.
IF Luis Rivas- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Mark J. Smith- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Mike Stanton- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
OF So Taguchi- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
P Bill White- sign to a minor league deal with spring training invite.
C Paul Bako- sign him to a 1 year deal.
Departed:
P Kerry Wood- signed 2 year 21 million deal with Indians.
P Bob Howry- signed 1 year 2.75 million deal with Giants.
C Henry Blanco- signed 1 year 750K deal with Padres.
Trades:
Traded Felix Pie to the Orioles for Garret Olsen and P Henry Williamson
Traded Mark Derosa to the Indians for Jeff Stevens, P Chris Archer, and P John Gaub.
Traded Jose Ceda to the Marlins for Kevin Gregg.
Traded Jason Marquise to the Rockies for Luis Vizicaino.
Traded Ronny Cedeno and Garret Olsen to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman.Traded Michael Wuertz to the Athletics for Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers.
Traded Rich Hill to the Orioles for a player to be named later.
Spring Training Invites:
Ed Campusano
J.R. Mathes
Matt Smith
Mike Stanton
Jason Waddell
Bill White
Esmalin Caridad
Andrew Cashner
Chad Fox
Ken Kadokura
Rocky Roquet
And position players;
Welington Castillo- C
Steve Clevenger- C
Mark Johnson- C
Darwin Barney- SS
Andres Blanco- SS
Luis Rivas- INF
Bobby Scales- 2B
Doug Deeds- OF
Jason Dubois- OF
So Taguchi- OF
The Chicago Tribune sold the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and 25% of a cable network to the Rickett Family worth about 900 million. The Rickett Family wrote a blog that he (Thomas Rickett) will take on the contract of Jake Peavy (63 million over 4 years).
The Chicago Cubs were talking about trading for Jake Peavy at the winter meetings, and then Jim Hendry pulled back from the deal because he did not want to give up that many players. Now that the Cubs traded Felix Pie to the Orioles for Garret Olsen, a lot of people suspect that the rumors will start up again.
So that is pretty much the recap of the Cubs off season so far
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Recap of Last Exhibition Game
The Cubs lost the second game in a roll to the Yankees 10-1.
Alfonso Soriano went 3 for 4 with 2 singles, homerun and a rbi.
Ryan Theriot went 1 for 3 with a single and a strikeout.
Derek lee went 1 for 3 with a single.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 1 with a single.
Milton Bradley went 1 for 3 with a single.
Aramis Ramirez went 0 for 4 with 2 strikeouts.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 4 with a single and a strikeout.
Kosuke Fukudome went 0 for 3 with 2 strikeouts.
Joey Gathright went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 0 for 1 with 2 walks.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Rich Harden pitch 1 inning and gave up 7 hits, 8 runs, 4 walks and 2 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 0.1 innings and gave up nothing.
David Patton pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit and 2 walks.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Chad Gaudin pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 0.1 inning and gave up 3 hits and 2 runs.
Jeff Samardzija pitch 0.2 innings and struck out 1.
This it for now.
Alfonso Soriano went 3 for 4 with 2 singles, homerun and a rbi.
Ryan Theriot went 1 for 3 with a single and a strikeout.
Derek lee went 1 for 3 with a single.
Micah Hoffpauir went 1 for 1 with a single.
Milton Bradley went 1 for 3 with a single.
Aramis Ramirez went 0 for 4 with 2 strikeouts.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 4 with a single and a strikeout.
Kosuke Fukudome went 0 for 3 with 2 strikeouts.
Joey Gathright went 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 0 for 1 with 2 walks.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
Pitchers:
Rich Harden pitch 1 inning and gave up 7 hits, 8 runs, 4 walks and 2 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 0.1 innings and gave up nothing.
David Patton pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit and 2 walks.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Chad Gaudin pitch 1 inning and struck out 1.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 0.1 inning and gave up 3 hits and 2 runs.
Jeff Samardzija pitch 0.2 innings and struck out 1.
This it for now.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Jake Peavy News and Lou Pinella Update
Update: The Cubs release Esteban German
GM Towers had this to say reguarding the trade of Jake Peavy midseason: "If we start spinning our wheels, we might engage in discussions." ESPN's Buster Olney also wrote about Peavy this morning, noting that the Cubs were "much closer than anybody realized at the time" to acquiring Peavy this winter. Towers gave Olney a similar quote about Peavy - he doesn't want to think about it right now but if the team is out of contention it's possible.
To me that means the Padres are looking at a trade deadline deal because they won't make the playoffs and will pretyy much be out bu then.
According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, Hal Steinbrenner "told close friends he plans on hiring Lou Piniella as a consultant when his managerial contract with the Cubs runs out after the 2010 season."
I will keep you posted.
GM Towers had this to say reguarding the trade of Jake Peavy midseason: "If we start spinning our wheels, we might engage in discussions." ESPN's Buster Olney also wrote about Peavy this morning, noting that the Cubs were "much closer than anybody realized at the time" to acquiring Peavy this winter. Towers gave Olney a similar quote about Peavy - he doesn't want to think about it right now but if the team is out of contention it's possible.
To me that means the Padres are looking at a trade deadline deal because they won't make the playoffs and will pretyy much be out bu then.
According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, Hal Steinbrenner "told close friends he plans on hiring Lou Piniella as a consultant when his managerial contract with the Cubs runs out after the 2010 season."
I will keep you posted.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
News, Recap of ST Olando Pace and Jay Cutler
Breaking News: The Bears traded a first round pick, third round pick this year, first round pick next year and Kyle Orton for Jay Cutler and a fifth round pick this year.
Breaking News #2: The Bears agree on a 3 year contract with T Olando Pace.
Update: According to the Denver Post, the Rockies cooled there pursuit of Chad Gaudin and are focusing on Rays Jason Hammel.
Update #2: According to the Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, the Cubs release pitcher Ken Kadokura.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Rockies are interested in Chad Gaudin and Sullivan explains if that happens. "If that happens, the Cubs could keep both Angel Guzman and Rule 5 pick David Patton, and send Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs probably aren't expecting much back for Gaudin, who hasn't pitched well since his mysterious fall last August put him on the disabled list with back problems."
Spring Training Recap:
The Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 9-8.
Alfonso Soriano went 1 for 2 with a homerun, rbi, walk and a strikout.
Kosuke Fukudome went 0 for 3.
Joey Gathright went 2 for 4 with 2 singles, walk and a strikeout.
Micah Hoffpauir went 0 for 3.
Mike Fontenot went 1 for 2 with a single, rbi, walk and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 2 for 3 with a single, triple and 3 rbi's.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 1 with a single.
Pitchers:
Ryan Dempster pitch 4 innings and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and 7 strikeouts.
Chad Gaudin pitch 2 innings and gave up 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run, 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
David Patton pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 1 run and 1 walk.
I will keep you posted.
Breaking News #2: The Bears agree on a 3 year contract with T Olando Pace.
Update: According to the Denver Post, the Rockies cooled there pursuit of Chad Gaudin and are focusing on Rays Jason Hammel.
Update #2: According to the Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, the Cubs release pitcher Ken Kadokura.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Rockies are interested in Chad Gaudin and Sullivan explains if that happens. "If that happens, the Cubs could keep both Angel Guzman and Rule 5 pick David Patton, and send Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs probably aren't expecting much back for Gaudin, who hasn't pitched well since his mysterious fall last August put him on the disabled list with back problems."
Spring Training Recap:
The Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 9-8.
Alfonso Soriano went 1 for 2 with a homerun, rbi, walk and a strikout.
Kosuke Fukudome went 0 for 3.
Joey Gathright went 2 for 4 with 2 singles, walk and a strikeout.
Micah Hoffpauir went 0 for 3.
Mike Fontenot went 1 for 2 with a single, rbi, walk and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 2 for 3 with a single, triple and 3 rbi's.
Reed Johnson went 1 for 1 with a single.
Pitchers:
Ryan Dempster pitch 4 innings and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and 7 strikeouts.
Chad Gaudin pitch 2 innings and gave up 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
Carlos Marmol pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit, 1 run, 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
David Patton pitch 1 inning and gave up 3 hits, 1 run and 1 walk.
I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Cubs Notes, Mike Lamb
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs are lookinng at Mike Lamb and sign him to a minor league contract. Lamb will be security if Aramis Ramirez gets injured.
According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs did a minor league trade that involve pitcher Rocky Roquet to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be name later.
Also according to Carrie Muskat, the Cube release minor leaguer Ed Campusano.
According to the Denver Post, the Rockies are looking for pitching and are keeping tabs on pitcher Chad Gaudin. They first want to see if he clears waivers because they don't want to take on his 2 million salary. Also the the Tigers and Padres are keeping an eye on pitchers Chad Gaudin and Angel Guzman.
Spring Training Recap:
The Cubs tied the Oakland Athletics 8-8.
Alfonso Soriano went 2 for 4 with a single, and a double.
Ryan Theriot went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 3 with a walk.
Derek Lee went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a rbi.
Milton Bradley went 0 for 2 with a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 2 for 3 with 2 singles.
Geovany Soto went 2 for 2 with 2 homeruns, 5 rbi's and a walk.
Reed Johnson went 0 for 2 with a rbi and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
Joey Gathright went o for 1 with a walk and a strikeout.
Kosuke Fukudome went o for o with a walk.
Pitchers:
Carlos Zambrano pitch 3.1 innings and gave up 2 hits. 1 run, 2 walks and 1 strikeout.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 0.2 innings and gave up 2 hits, 2 runs, and 1 strikeout.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 2 hits, 1 run and 1 strikeout.
Neal Cotts pitch 1 inning and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs, and 3 strikeouts.
Jeff Samardzija pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit and 1 run.
I will keep you updated.
According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs did a minor league trade that involve pitcher Rocky Roquet to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be name later.
Also according to Carrie Muskat, the Cube release minor leaguer Ed Campusano.
According to the Denver Post, the Rockies are looking for pitching and are keeping tabs on pitcher Chad Gaudin. They first want to see if he clears waivers because they don't want to take on his 2 million salary. Also the the Tigers and Padres are keeping an eye on pitchers Chad Gaudin and Angel Guzman.
Spring Training Recap:
The Cubs tied the Oakland Athletics 8-8.
Alfonso Soriano went 2 for 4 with a single, and a double.
Ryan Theriot went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and a strikeout.
Aaron Miles went 0 for 3 with a walk.
Derek Lee went 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a rbi.
Milton Bradley went 0 for 2 with a walk.
Aramis Ramirez went 2 for 3 with 2 singles.
Geovany Soto went 2 for 2 with 2 homeruns, 5 rbi's and a walk.
Reed Johnson went 0 for 2 with a rbi and a strikeout.
Koyie Hill went 0 for 2 with a strikeout.
Joey Gathright went o for 1 with a walk and a strikeout.
Kosuke Fukudome went o for o with a walk.
Pitchers:
Carlos Zambrano pitch 3.1 innings and gave up 2 hits. 1 run, 2 walks and 1 strikeout.
Luis Vizcaino pitch 0.2 innings and gave up 2 hits, 2 runs, and 1 strikeout.
Angel Guzman pitch 1 inning and gave up 2 hits, 1 run and 1 strikeout.
Neal Cotts pitch 1 inning and gave up 5 hits, 3 runs, and 3 strikeouts.
Jeff Samardzija pitch 1 inning and gave up 1 hit and 1 run.
I will keep you updated.
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