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Chicago Cubs Online > Talkin' Cubs Live > Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Dodgers – 02/27/13

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Dodgers – 02/27/13

February 27, 2013 10:45 am By Neil 16 Comments

Spring Training Game Five: Cubs (3-1) vs. Dodgers (1-1-2)

  • Game Time – 2:05pm CST
  • Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com, XM Radio Channel 186/844
  • Location – HoHoKam Park, Mesa

Brooks Raley (0-0, -.–/-.–) vs. Aaron Harang (0-0, -.–/-.–)

The Cubs face the Dodgers for the second time in five spring games this afternoon. The Cubs dropped the first match-up of the Cactus League with the Dodgers on Monday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, 7-6. Dale Sveum is expected to run out a majority of his regulars behind Brooks Raley.

The Cubs have played good ball over the first four games of the spring, and will look to continue that today. The team has plenty of work to do, and decisions to make prior to Opening Day.

Len Kasper and Mick Gillispie will call the action once again on Cubs.com.

This afternoon it all starts with Brooks Raley …

Brooks Raley makes his first start of the spring this afternoon. Raley figures to begin the year in the I-Cubs’ rotation. Raley began last season with the Tennessee Smokies and ended up in the Cubs’ rotation before he was shut down in late August due to reaching his innings limit.

Raley was a combined 6-10 in 22 starts for the Smokies and I-Cubs with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP before his call to the show. Raley really struggled with the Cubs and posted a 1-2 record in five starts with an 8.14 ERA and a 1.81 WHIP. Where Chris Rusin could end up as the second lefty out of the Cubs’ pen when the season begins, Raley is a starter and will provide depth down in the minors.

Dale Sveum is expected to run out the following lineup behind Brooks Raley this afternoon.

  1. Luis Valbuena – 3B
  2. Starlin Castro – DH
  3. Anthony Rizzo – 1B
  4. Alfonso Soriano – LF
  5. Nate Schierholtz – RF
  6. Scott Hairston – CF
  7. Welington Castillo – C
  8. Darwin Barney – 2B
  9. Brent Lillibridge – SS

Aaron Harang could be pitching for a job on another team. With the additions of Zack Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu in the off-season, Harang could be on his way out of Los Angeles, along with Chris Capuano. Harang posted a 10-10 record in 31 starts a year ago with a 3.61 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Harang has had a lot of success against the Cubs in the past, and should bring his A-game this afternoon in order to showcase what he can do for other teams.

Cubs Spring Training News Bits

According to multiple reports, Matt Garza could resume some throwing on Thursday. If Garza is able to get back on the mound this week he should have time to get stretched out before the first week of the season.

Scott Baker completed a 25-pitch live batting practice on Tuesday, and everything went well according to multiple reports. The Cubs are hoping Baker will be ready to join the rotation by mid-April.

Arodys Vizcaino threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Vizcaino also threw 25 pitches and reportedly everything went well. Vizcaino has been told that he will be held back in Mesa for Extended Spring Training. Vizcaino is expected to spend at least the first two months continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery before receiving his minor league assignment.

Anthony Rizzo’s last day in Cubs camp will be March 3. Rizzo will join Team Italy to prepare for the WBC on March 4. Anthony Rizzo wants the Cubs to develop a winning attitude, even in Spring Training.

Junior Lake worked on his defense at third base Tuesday afternoon with Dale Sveum and David Bell on a backfield at HoHoKam Park. Lake worked tirelessly on his fielding, footwork and throwing to first base. Theo Epstein watched a majority of the session.

David Haugh caught up with Theo Epstein at HoHoKam on Tuesday. Epstein talked about the upcoming season, and pointed out he wants to avoid the middle ground. Epstein said there is no glory in 78 wins instead of 73 wins. Epstein likes the talent on the team, and hopes they can surprise some people. Epstein admitted the mistakes that were made in December of 2011 … trading Tyler Colvin and D.J. LeMahieu to the Rockies and leaving Ryan Flaherty unprotected in the Rule 5 Draft. Click here for the entire report.

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