Minor League Preview – Rookie and Short Season-A Ball Good Morning to everyone at the CCO! Today is the first of a three part installment previewing the 2013 minor league season. A brief overall look at the system will precede the team summaries. We will be using a new format, discussing each level’s strengths, weaknesses, [...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Giants – 03/02/13
March 2, 2013 By 15 Comments
Spring Training Game Eight: Cubs (4-3) vs. Giants (SS) (2-2) Game Time – 2:05pm CST Coverage – TV: None – Radio: 720 WGN Location – Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale Carlos Villanueva (0-0, 27.00/4.50) vs. Tim Lincecum (0-0, 20.25/3.00) The Cubs make the short trip from Mesa to Scottsdale this afternoon to take on the Giants. Jeff [...]
Scouting Reports and Video on RHPs Erick Leal and Jesus Castillo
February 19, 2013 By 2 Comments
The Cubs acquired two intriguing arms in Erick Leal and Jesus Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Tony Campana and added pitching depth to the system. While both pitchers are just 17 years old and have only pitched in the Dominican Summer League, Leal and Castillo have big upsides and project as big leaguers.
Soriano Open to Trade if Cubs Get Off to a Bad Start
February 18, 2013 By 11 Comments
Alfonso Soriano addressed his status with the Cubs on Monday at Fitch Park. Soriano reiterated that he would like to stay and win with the Cubs but if the team gets off to a bad start he would be open to a trade. Soriano would like to win and he does not think he has [...]
Garza to Undergo MRI, Will Push Back Rehab
February 18, 2013 By 3 Comments
According to multiple reports, Matt Garza will receive an MRI at some point over the next two days after suffering what was reported Sunday as a mild left lat strain. The good news is that the Cubs and Garza are saying his right elbow is fine and his arm feels really strong. Garza will miss [...]
Day Seven of Cubs Camp: First Full Squad Workout Straight Ahead for the Cubs
February 17, 2013 By 11 Comments
As the last few position players made their way to camp on Saturday ahead of the first full squad workout on Sunday, Dale Sveum announced Travis Wood will start the Cubs Cactus League opener against an Angels split squad team in Tempe on Saturday. Jeff Samardzija will start the home opener against the Giants in [...]
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