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Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Dodgers – 03/30/12

March 30, 2012 By Neil 45 Comments

Spring Training Game Thirty-One: Cubs (14-15-1) vs. Dodgers (SS) (12-11) Game Time – 3:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com Location – HoHoKam Park, Mesa Ryan Dempster (1-1, 3.68/1.43) vs. Fernando Nieve (0-0, 3.24/0.96) Ryan Dempster makes his final start of the spring this afternoon against a Dodgers’ slit squad team. Dempster will [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Frankie De La Cruz, James Russell, Jason Jaramillo, Joe Mather, Lendy Castillo, Manny Corpas, Marlon Byrd, Rafael Dolis, Ryan Dempster, Tom Gorzelanny, Tony Campana

Randy Wells and Welington Castillo Optioned to Triple-A Iowa in Latest Round of Cubs Spring Roster Cuts … Samardzija and Volstad Named to Rotation

March 29, 2012 By Neil 33 Comments

As expected the Cubs made several roster moves Thursday morning. According to multiple reports, Randy Wells and Welington Castillo were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Steve Clevenger will begin the season as the Cubs’ back-up catcher. Travis Wood, Dave Sappelt, Scott Maine and Casey Coleman were also optioned to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs also announced Jeff [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Casey Coleman, Chris Volstad, Dave Sappelt, Edgar Gonzalez, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Lendy Castillo, Matt Garza, Matt Tolbert, Paul Maholm, Rodrigo Lopez, Ryan Dempster, Scott Maine, Steve Clevenger, Travis Wood, Welington Castillo

A Busy Day for the Chicago Cubs?

March 29, 2012 By Neil 47 Comments

According to multiple reports, the Cubs brass met following Wednesday’s game against the Indians to figure out the final three to four spots on the Opening Day Roster. Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, Randy Bush, Dale Sveum and the coaching staff were expected to decide the Opening Day rotation as well as if Welington Castillo or [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Casey Coleman, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, Jed Hoyer, Joe Mather, Lendy Castillo, Manny Corpas, Marlon Byrd, Oneri Fleita, Randy Bush, Randy Wells, Rodrigo Lopez, Scott Maine, Shawn Camp, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Welington Castillo

It’s Decision Time for the Chicago Cubs

March 28, 2012 By Neil 26 Comments

According to multiple reports, Dale Sveum and his coaching staff will meet following Wednesday’s exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians to discuss the Opening Day roster. Sveum said Tuesday that 95 percent of the decisions will be made Wednesday night with announcements expected Thursday. The Cubs’ skipper reiterated Tuesday that the guys need to know [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Dale Sveum, Edgar Gonzalez, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Joe Mather, Kerry Wood, Lendy Castillo, Manny Corpas, Marcos Mateo, Marlon Byrd, Matt Tolbert, Rafael Dolis, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rodrigo Lopez, Scott Maine, Shawn Camp, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Welington Castillo

A Good Day for the Cubs in Goodyear – Cubs 6, Indians 2

March 25, 2012 By Neil 1 Comment

Spring Game Twenty-Five – Cubs 6, Indians 2 WP – Rodrigo Lopez (1-0) LP – Jeanmar Gomez (1-1) Save – None The Cubs got back in the spring win column on Sunday afternoon in Goodyear. Dale Sveum’s offense pounded out 13 hits and took advantage of four miscues by the Indians. Alfonso Soriano (1-for-3 with [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Alfonso Soriano, Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Bryan LaHair, Dave Sappelt, Edgar Gonzalez, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jeff Baker, Joe Mather, Matt Tolbert, Reed Johnson, Rodrigo Lopez, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Ty Wright, Welington Castillo

Four Longballs, Matt Garza and a Spring Win in Surprise – Cubs 11, Rangers 4

March 22, 2012 By Neil 8 Comments

Spring Game Twenty-Two – Cubs 11, Rangers (SS) 4 WP – Matt Garza (2-2) LP – Colby Lewis (0-2) Save – None The Cubs came out swinging in Surprise on Thursday afternoon and scored runs in five of the nine innings. The offense put up 11 runs against Rangers’ pitching on 15 hits, nine went [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alfonso Soriano, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Rizzo, Blake DeWitt, Bobby Scales, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Darwin Barney, Dave Sappelt, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, James Adduci, James Russell, Joe Mather, Marcos Mateo, Matt Garza, Matt Tolbert, Rafael Dolis, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana, Welington Castillo

From the Wire … Cubs Claim Frankie De La Cruz Off Waivers from Brewers

March 16, 2012 By Neil 9 Comments

The Cubs announced Friday that they claimed right-handed pitcher Frankie De La Cruz off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. De La Cruz was competing for a spot in the Brewers’ pen this spring. According to reports from Brewers’ camp, GM Doug Melvin tried to slide him through waivers in hopes of sending De La Cruz [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Chris Bosio, Frankie De La Cruz

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