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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

Samardzija Sharp … Cubs Toss Another Spring Shutout – Cubs 2, Indians 0

March 28, 2012 By Neil 17 Comments

Spring Game Twenty-Nine – Cubs 2, Indians 0 WP – Jeff Samardzija (3-1) LP – Josh Tomlin (0-2) Save – Rafael Dolis (3) The Cubs posted their second straight spring win on Wednesday afternoon and dating back to March 21, Dale Sveum’s team has won five of seven. The Cubs pitching staff posted their second [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Matt Tolbert, Rafael Dolis, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana

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

Cubs Hang On for the Spring ‘W’ – Cubs 7, Reds 4

March 27, 2012 By Neil 11 Comments

Spring Game Twenty-Eight – Cubs 7, Reds 4 WP – Lendy Castillo (1-1, BS 1) LP – Clayton Tanner (0-1) Save – None The Cubs did not trail in Tuesday’s spring game against the Reds after they put up three runs over the first five innings against Mat Latos. Darwin Barney (3-for-4 with two doubles, [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Alfredo Amazega, Blake Parker, Bryan LaHair, Darwin Barney, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Edgar Gonzalez, Joe Mather, Lendy Castillo, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matt Tolbert, Shawn Camp, Welington Castillo

Cubs Pitching Steps Up in the Split Squads – Cubs 2, Padres 0 – Cubs 2, Diamondbacks 3

March 26, 2012 By Neil 19 Comments

Spring Game Twenty-Six – Cubs (SS) 2, Padres 0 WP – Paul Maholm (1-1 LP – Tim Stauffer (1-2 Save – Rafael Dolis (2) Spring Game Twenty-Seven – Cubs (SS) 2, Diamondbacks 3 WP – Ian Kennedy (2-2) LP – Jay Jackson (1-1) Save – J.J. Putz (1) The Cubs played their fifth and final [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Darwin Barney, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Edgar Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Esmailin Caridad, Frank Batista, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, Jay Jackson, Jeff Baker, Manny Corpas, Marlon Byrd, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Nate Samson, Nelson Perez, Paul Maholm, Rafael Dolis, Reed Johnson, Reggie Golden, Scott Maine, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana, Welington Castillo, Zeke DeVoss

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

Sveum’s Cubs Outpitch a Brewers Split Squad – Cubs 6, Brewers 1

March 10, 2012 By Neil 3 Comments

Spring Game Seven – Cubs 6, Brewers 1 WP – Ryan Dempster (1-0) LP – Chris Narveson (0-1) Save – None A day after holding the White Sox to one run on four hits, Dale Sveum’s pitching staff held a Brewers’ split squad team to one run on six hits. Ryan Dempster made his second [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Rizzo, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Bryan LaHair, Casey Coleman, Darwin Barney, David DeJesus, Edgar Gonzalez, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Joe Mather, Manny Corpas, Marcos Mateo, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Szczur, Reed Johnson, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Tony Campana, Welington Castillo

Cubs Get No Relief Against the Mariners – Cubs 3, Mariners 10

March 8, 2012 By Neil 13 Comments

Spring Game Five – Cubs 3, Mariners 10 WP – Brandon League (1-0) LP – Carlos Marmol (0-1, BS 1) Save – None Chris Volstad made his Cubs’ debut Thursday in Mesa and became the second Cubs’ pitcher to throw three innings in as many days. Volstad was very solid against the Mariners and allowed [...]

Filed Under: Let's Play 2 - Game Recap Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Casey Weathers, Chris Volstad, David DeJesus, Edgar Gonzalez, Ian Stewart, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Adduci, Jeff Baker, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Kerry Wood, Marlon Byrd, Matt Tolbert, Michael Brenly, Reed Johnson, Scott Maine, Starlin Castro, Trever Miller, Welington Castillo

Samardzija Surprises in Spring Debut – Cubs 6, Royals 4

March 7, 2012 By Neil 24 Comments

Spring Game Four – Cubs 6, Royals 4 WP – Jeff Samardzija (1-0) LP – Jonathan Sanchez (0-1) Save – None Jeff Samardzija has been saying for several weeks that he wants to be a big league starting pitcher. Samardzija told everyone that was his goal and he has been working all off-season preparing to [...]

Filed Under: Cactus League-Spring Training Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Bobby Scales, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Darwin Barney, Dave Sappelt, Jae-Hoon Ha, Jay Jackson, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Josh Vitters, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Szczur, Rafael Dolis, Reed Johnson, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Tony Campana, Trey McNutt

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