The extended time in Spring Training due to the World Baseball Classic will have managers and pitching coaches changing the way they’ve handle their staffs in the past. Many could use non-roster invitees early on including the Cubs. Carlos Zambrano threw live batting practice on Saturday morning. The Cubs have not announced their Spring Training [...]
Weekend Update: Biding Time Before the Long Exhibition Season
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Cubs Sign Stanton…Invite 21 to Spring Training
The Cubs announced on Tuesday they invited 21 players to Spring Training….pitchers and catchers report to Mesa on Friday, February 13th. The Cubs signed Mike Stanton to a minor-league deal on Tuesday and will give the former All-Star a reliever a chance to make the big league club after missing the entire 2008 season. Other [...]
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