According to multiple reports, RHP Lendy Castillo cleared waivers as expected on Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. Castillo was designated for assignment on January 26 to make room on the 40-man roster for Carlos Villanueva.
From the Wire … Lendy Castillo Cleared Waivers, Outrighted to Triple-A Iowa
February 5, 2013 By 9 Comments
Spring Training is Near and Other Cubs News and Notes
February 5, 2013 By 7 Comments
Five days until pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park … The Cubs first workout of the spring is scheduled for one week from today (Feb. 12) but many of the players are already at Fitch Park working out and preparing for the start of Spring Training. Position players do not have to report until [...]
Cubs Move One Step Closer to Spring Training
February 2, 2013 By 8 Comments
Pitchers and catchers do not officially report to Fitch Park until next Sunday but the Cubs loaded the equipment truck on Friday destined for Mesa. The Cubs announced six players from the system will join the big league team in camp this spring. Javier Baez will spend his spring with the Major League team but [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 02/01/13
February 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
Caribbean World Series Preview Three and a half months of baseball in the sunny climes of the Caribbean have reduced the number of teams still playing from 28 to just four. The double round-robin begins on Friday, with the best record winning the series. Here is a preview of the Caribbean World Series.
From the Wire … Cubs Officially Add Carlos Villanueva, DFA Lendy Castillo
January 26, 2013 By 28 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs officially added Carlos Villanueva to the 40-man roster on Saturday. The Cubs reportedly agreed to a two-year, $10 contract will Villanueva on December 20. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated RHP Lendy Castillo for assignment. With the addition of Carlos Villanueva and the subtraction of [...]
The Roster, Spring Broadcasts and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
January 25, 2013 By 74 Comments
The Cubs did not announce the signings of Carlos Villanueva or Scott Hairston on Thursday but there was plenty speculation of which two players would be removed from the roster in order to add the right-handed pitcher and outfielder. Scott Hairston reportedly agreed to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $6 million, [...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 12/10/12
December 10, 2012 By 20 Comments
This past week saw a baseball version of musical chairs for Cubs prospects as many experimented with other positions around the diamond. Arismendy Alcantara, Erick Castillo, and Edwin Maysonet lined up in two separate positions while Junior Lake appeared in three different places. Also trying out new roles were Ryan Searle and Christian Villanueva. Staying [...]
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