The Cubs announced the 2013 Opening Day roster prior to Sunday’s deadline. As expected, the Cubs purchased the contracts of Brent Lillibridge and Hisanori Takahashi from Triple-A Iowa and added both players to the 40-man roster. To make room on the 40-man, Scott Baker was placed on the 60-day DL. With the additions of Lillibridge [...]
Two More Practice Games and Two More Decisions for the Cubs
March 29, 2013 By 73 Comments
The Cubs extended stay in Arizona came to an end on Thursday following the Cactus League finale against the Mariners. The team broke camp and departed for Houston. The Cubs have only two more exhibition games remaining on their spring schedule … and a couple of decisions to make. During Thursday’s telecast on Comcast SportsNet, [...]
Cory Wade Will Not Be on the Cubs Opening Day Roster and Other News Bits
March 28, 2013 By 11 Comments
While the spring roster moves are not official, the Cubs cut another player from the spring roster on Wednesday. The Cubs informed Cory Wade that he is no longer in the mix for the last spot in the bullpen. Even with the addition of Guillermo Moscoso, Hisanori Takahashi is considered the favorite to land the [...]
Barring Late Moves, Cubs Opening Day Roster All But Set
March 27, 2013 By 16 Comments
The Cubs basically announced the seventh round of spring roster cuts on Tuesday when Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam were informed they would not be making the team out of camp. While the moves are not official, the Cubs have 32 players remaining on the Spring Training roster. The Cubs are watching the waiver wire, [...]
Cubs Inform Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam No Longer in Mix for Opening Day Roster
March 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
While the spring roster cuts are not official, according to multiple reports the Cubs told Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam they are no longer in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Both players are expected to be re-assigned to minor league camp in the coming days.
Cubs Exploring All Options and Other News Bits
March 24, 2013 By 24 Comments
With only five games left in Arizona and seven games remaining on their practice schedule, the Cubs are exploring all options to fill the last two spots on the roster. It appears that 23 of the 25 spots on the Opening Day roster are filled, with only one spot in the pen and one spot [...]
Only Two Spots Up for Grabs on the Cubs Opening Day Roster
March 23, 2013 By 23 Comments
With the fifth round of spring roster cuts in the rearview mirror, the Cubs have a couple of decisions to make over the next eight days. While the spring roster officially stands at 35 players, the Cubs really have only a handful of players to make a decision on. Matt Garza, Scott Baker, Ian Stewart [...]
Baez and Soler Among Minor Leaguers Expected to be Sent Down on Monday
March 16, 2013 By 12 Comments
The Cubs are expected to announce the fourth round of spring roster cuts on Monday, and both Javier Baez and Jorge Soler will reportedly be among the minor leaguers sent down. Dale Sveum said on Saturday that at least 10 players will be cut from the Cubs’ spring roster, which currently stands at 52 players. Dale [...]
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