The horrid Midwest weather has played havoc with the schedule for Kane County, as it was only dry enough for them to split a doubleheader. Daytona evened their record thanks to the bats of John Andreoli and Stephen Bruno. The two hottest players in the Cubs’ minor leagues are Jae-Hoon Ha and Rubi Silva, with [...]
Cubs Sign Kevin Gregg to a Minor League Contract
April 14, 2013 By 23 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs signed Kevin Gregg to a minor league contract on Sunday. Gregg will report to the Cubs’ facilities in Mesa for extended Spring Training. Kevin Gregg was the Cubs’ closer in 2009 and posted a 5-6 record in 72 games that included 23 saves with a 4.72 ERA and a [...]
Iowa Cubs Announce 2013 Opening Day Roster
April 1, 2013 By 5 Comments
With the roster set, at least for the time being, with the big league team, the Iowa Cubs announced their 2013 Opening Day roster on Monday afternoon. The I-Cubs open the 2013 season on Thursday, April 4 (7:35pm CDT) at Albuquerque against the Isotopes. Marty Pevy will lead the I-Cubs in 2013 with Brian Harper [...]
Two More Practice Games and Two More Decisions for the Cubs
March 29, 2013 By 73 Comments
The Cubs extended stay in Arizona came to an end on Thursday following the Cactus League finale against the Mariners. The team broke camp and departed for Houston. The Cubs have only two more exhibition games remaining on their spring schedule … and a couple of decisions to make. During Thursday’s telecast on Comcast SportsNet, [...]
Barring Late Moves, Cubs Opening Day Roster All But Set
March 27, 2013 By 16 Comments
The Cubs basically announced the seventh round of spring roster cuts on Tuesday when Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam were informed they would not be making the team out of camp. While the moves are not official, the Cubs have 32 players remaining on the Spring Training roster. The Cubs are watching the waiver wire, [...]
Cubs Inform Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam No Longer in Mix for Opening Day Roster
March 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
While the spring roster cuts are not official, according to multiple reports the Cubs told Alberto Gonzalez and Zach Putnam they are no longer in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Both players are expected to be re-assigned to minor league camp in the coming days.
It’s Decision Time for the Cubs as Opening Day Nears
March 26, 2013 By 21 Comments
The Cubs extremely long stay in Arizona is just about over. The equipment truck leaves for Chicago on Wednesday and the team breaks camp after Thursday’s finale at HoHoKam Park … Opening Day is just around the corner. According to multiple reports, the Cubs might not finalize their Opening Day roster until Sunday. The Cubs [...]
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