Spring Training Game Nineteen – Cubs 8, Dodgers 1 WP – Chris Rusin (2-0) LP – Chris Capuano (0-1) Save – None Chris Rusin has quietly put together a very good spring and in the process has put himself in the mix to break camp as the second lefty in the Cubs’ pen. Rusin continued [...]
Arodys Vizcaino to Stay Back in Extended Spring Training and Other Cubs News Bits
February 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
As expected, Arodys Vizcaino will not begin the season on an active roster. According to a report from Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have told Arodys Vizcaino that he will be held back in Mesa for Extended Spring Training when camp breaks at the end of March. Vizcaino is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and is [...]
Cubs Begin the Spring with a Win – Cubs 11, Angels 2
February 23, 2013 By 41 Comments
Spring Training Game One – Cubs 11, Angels (SS) 2 WP – Travis Wood (1-0) LP – Nick Maronde (0-1) Save – None The Chicago Cubs took the field for the first time in 2013 on Saturday afternoon at Tempe Diablo Stadium and pounded an Angels’ split squad in their spring opener. Brett Jackson (2-for-2 [...]
Cubs Storylines of the Spring: The Catchers and The Outfield
February 21, 2013 By 8 Comments
Next up in the CCO’s look at the Cubs Storylines of the Spring is the catchers and the outfielders. For a team building for the future, and coming off a miserable year at the big league level, there are not many open spots on the roster that will be decided during the exhibition season. For [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/11/13
February 11, 2013 By 66 Comments
With the Winter League seasons over and Opening Day for the Minor Leagues weeks away, it’s time to step away from reporting and move to more feature articles. As a preview to Spring Training, the Down on the Farm Reports returns to a feature entitled … Bubble Players and Bubble Busters Each year, a number [...]
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