The Cubs activated C Geovany Soto from the 15 day DL and sent down 1B Micah Hoffpauir to Triple A Iowa.
Alex Rios was claimed by a unknown them and could it be the Cubs?
The teams I expected to maybe claim him are the Red Sox, Mets and Giants and have said it wasn't them and the team that claimed him is a contending team.
I say the Cubs trade Bradley for Rios and take on the rest of Rios contract. Rios is younger and faster. Also the Jays are trying to cut budget.
The Cubs ownership should approve because the first years the contract matches and the Rickett family should be in place.
I will keep you posted.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Soto Rehab Start, Waddell, other notes...
Geovany Soto played catcher and batted third for Double A.
First at-bat: Called out on Strikes
Second at-bat: Walked
Third at-bat: 2-run Home Run to Left Field
Fourth at-bat: Grounds out to third base.
Soto will return Friday, Thank you!!!
Minor league note: OF Brad Snyder is set to return off the DL.
Minor league note: The Cubs release P Jason Waddell for breaking team rules.
Jon Paul Morosi of Fox sports says Ramirez powers the Cubs atop the NL Central.
I will keep you posted.
First at-bat: Called out on Strikes
Second at-bat: Walked
Third at-bat: 2-run Home Run to Left Field
Fourth at-bat: Grounds out to third base.
Soto will return Friday, Thank you!!!
Minor league note: OF Brad Snyder is set to return off the DL.
Minor league note: The Cubs release P Jason Waddell for breaking team rules.
Jon Paul Morosi of Fox sports says Ramirez powers the Cubs atop the NL Central.
I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Blanco to DL, Another Roster Move Coming, Soto Rehab Start... Update, Breaking News
Breaking News: B.J. Ryan requested and was granted his release today by the Chicago Cubs. Ryan felt "his velocity and sharpness would not get there"
Update 4:00: The Cubs activate Aaron Miles from the 15 day DL and sent down P Jeff Stevens to Triple A. Dumb move it should of been Samardzija matter what, that should of been the easiest move this year.
The Cubs are expected to make another roster move today by activating IF Aaron Miles. The Tribune is reporting the Cubs are going to send down OF Sam Fuld.
That makes no sense when you have 13 pitchers and Samardzida who cant throw strikes.
Yesterday the Cubs placed IF Andres Blanco on the 15 day DL with a left calf strain and activated new Cub Tom Gorzolanny.
Jon Heyman reported a couple days ago the Cubs might put a clam out for utility man Mark Teahen.
Soto catch and batted third for Double A:
First at-bat: Soto strikes out swinging.
Second at-bat: Soto Grounds out to the shortstop.
Third at-bat: Soto Homers on a flyball to LF.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning for Iowa Cubs giving up 1 walk and striking out 1. Ryan still has not given up a run.
I will keep you posted.
Update 4:00: The Cubs activate Aaron Miles from the 15 day DL and sent down P Jeff Stevens to Triple A. Dumb move it should of been Samardzija matter what, that should of been the easiest move this year.
The Cubs are expected to make another roster move today by activating IF Aaron Miles. The Tribune is reporting the Cubs are going to send down OF Sam Fuld.
That makes no sense when you have 13 pitchers and Samardzida who cant throw strikes.
Yesterday the Cubs placed IF Andres Blanco on the 15 day DL with a left calf strain and activated new Cub Tom Gorzolanny.
Jon Heyman reported a couple days ago the Cubs might put a clam out for utility man Mark Teahen.
Soto catch and batted third for Double A:
First at-bat: Soto strikes out swinging.
Second at-bat: Soto Grounds out to the shortstop.
Third at-bat: Soto Homers on a flyball to LF.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning for Iowa Cubs giving up 1 walk and striking out 1. Ryan still has not given up a run.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Soto, Gregg, Miles and other notes...
Geovany Soto may come back sooner than expected and catch for the Cubs tomorrow. Pinella said what is the difference from paying in the minor league or playing for us. Pinella wants to give Koyie Hill a day off who has caught more innings than any other catcher in 27 games for the NL. Cubs.com!
Manager Lou Pinella said Kevin Gregg is dealing with a tired arm and he is going to give him a couple days off. Marmol got the save yesterday but threw over 30 pitches to get 3 outs. The Cubs will probably be short 2 relief pitchers for tonight's game. If there is a save opportunity today, I say Angel Guzman will close it out and get the job done.
Carrie Muskat mentions Aaron Miles is starting to swing the bat and could rejoin the Cubs soon.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning for Iowa Cubs giving up 2 walks.
Tom Gorzolanny is making his Cubs debut for the Cubs tonight and I will have it right here of who gets sent down, the Cubs have 25 player on there roster right down. I hope it is Jeff Samardzija who shoes me nothing.
I will keep you posted.
Manager Lou Pinella said Kevin Gregg is dealing with a tired arm and he is going to give him a couple days off. Marmol got the save yesterday but threw over 30 pitches to get 3 outs. The Cubs will probably be short 2 relief pitchers for tonight's game. If there is a save opportunity today, I say Angel Guzman will close it out and get the job done.
Carrie Muskat mentions Aaron Miles is starting to swing the bat and could rejoin the Cubs soon.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning for Iowa Cubs giving up 2 walks.
Tom Gorzolanny is making his Cubs debut for the Cubs tonight and I will have it right here of who gets sent down, the Cubs have 25 player on there roster right down. I hope it is Jeff Samardzija who shoes me nothing.
I will keep you posted.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Soto Rehab Start, Cubs could put Zambrano in Bullpen for Reds Series.
Goevany Soto catch and batted third for Doble A Tennessee Smokies.
First at-bat: Singled on a line drive to left field, also he drove in a run.
Second at-bat: Geovany Soto called out on strikes.
Third at-bat: Soto walks.
I will keep you posted if he rehabs tomorrow.
Lou Pinella said he might put Zambrano in the bullpen for the next couple of days until his start against the Rockies on Friday.
Manager Lou Piniella raised that possibility for the second consecutive night after another rough finish for a bullpen that has been worked hard lately - in large part because of Zambrano’s early exit Saturday because of lower- back stiffness.
”He’s got till Friday,” Piniella said of Zambrano’s anticipated fitness for his next scheduled start, ”unless we put him in the bullpen for a couple of days. We might need him there in Cincinnati.”
Said Zambrano, when told of Piniella’s comments: ”I’m not a reliever.” Chicago Sun-Times
I would imagine Pinella won't do this but it may not hurt if he goes to the bullpen for the first 2 games of the Reds series.
I will keep you posted and I will have Geovany Soto's rehab start for Tennessee Smokies later today or tomorrow.
First at-bat: Singled on a line drive to left field, also he drove in a run.
Second at-bat: Geovany Soto called out on strikes.
Third at-bat: Soto walks.
I will keep you posted if he rehabs tomorrow.
Lou Pinella said he might put Zambrano in the bullpen for the next couple of days until his start against the Rockies on Friday.
Manager Lou Piniella raised that possibility for the second consecutive night after another rough finish for a bullpen that has been worked hard lately - in large part because of Zambrano’s early exit Saturday because of lower- back stiffness.
”He’s got till Friday,” Piniella said of Zambrano’s anticipated fitness for his next scheduled start, ”unless we put him in the bullpen for a couple of days. We might need him there in Cincinnati.”
Said Zambrano, when told of Piniella’s comments: ”I’m not a reliever.” Chicago Sun-Times
I would imagine Pinella won't do this but it may not hurt if he goes to the bullpen for the first 2 games of the Reds series.
I will keep you posted and I will have Geovany Soto's rehab start for Tennessee Smokies later today or tomorrow.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Zambrano and Ramirez Injury Updates Soto Rehab Start for AZL Cubs, Ryan...
Carlos Zambrano left yesterdays game with a stiff back and said it was because of the hotel bed and should be ready to make his next start.
Aramis Ramirez also left yesterdays game and Pinella said he might play tonight.
Geovany Soto rehab for AZL Cubs yesterday going 1-3 with a double and 2 rbi with a strike out playing DH.
Soto will have a rehab start for Double A on Monday.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning yesterday for Iowa Cubs and stuck out 2 batters.
All together Ryan has pitched 3.2 innings giving up 2 walks and striking out 3 batters.
I will have all Ryan stats as he trys to make it back to the majors.
Tom Gorzolanny is scheduled for 3 starts for the Cubs until Ted Lilly returns from injury, says Lou Pinella, Chicago Sun-Times.
I will keep you posted on everything Cubs.
Aramis Ramirez also left yesterdays game and Pinella said he might play tonight.
Geovany Soto rehab for AZL Cubs yesterday going 1-3 with a double and 2 rbi with a strike out playing DH.
Soto will have a rehab start for Double A on Monday.
BJ Ryan pitched 1 inning yesterday for Iowa Cubs and stuck out 2 batters.
All together Ryan has pitched 3.2 innings giving up 2 walks and striking out 3 batters.
I will have all Ryan stats as he trys to make it back to the majors.
Tom Gorzolanny is scheduled for 3 starts for the Cubs until Ted Lilly returns from injury, says Lou Pinella, Chicago Sun-Times.
I will keep you posted on everything Cubs.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Cubs almost got Brian Roberts, other notes...
Hot Stove Cubbies reports that his source said the Cubs almost traded for 2B Brian Roberts of the O's. The Cubs would of sent Jeff Samardzija, Hak-Ju Lee, Jake Fox, Alex Maestri and Mike Fontenot with the Cubs getting speedster Brian Roberts, a minor leaguer and the O's would of payed 20 million of his contract. Samardzija would of waive his no trade cause, both GM's have agreed to the trade but Peter Angels veto the trade. I have no clue why, he should get yelled at for that.
Geovany Soto will rehab for Double A on Monday and is expected to return Wednesday.
Tom Gorzolanny was with the Cubs today throwing in a bullpen session and is expected to start Tuesday.
I will keep you posted.
Geovany Soto will rehab for Double A on Monday and is expected to return Wednesday.
Tom Gorzolanny was with the Cubs today throwing in a bullpen session and is expected to start Tuesday.
I will keep you posted.
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