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For the Cubs…Fifteen Down, Twenty-Four to Go

March 12, 2009 12:30 am By Neil Leave a Comment

The first fifteen games of the 2009 Cactus League schedule are in the books for Lou Piniella's crew...and has anything been resolved after a month in Arizona? When pitchers and catchers reported to Fitch Park nearly a month ago there were several questions that the Cubs needed to find answers to. Many things have changed since the last time the Cubs played a game that counted, including a 40 percent turnover of the roster. Here some of the highlights, lowlights and unanswered questions (in no … [Read more...]

Vizcaino the Odd Man Out?

March 10, 2009 12:05 am By Neil Leave a Comment

According to a report from the Tribune, Luis Vizcaino "appears to be the one in most danger of losing a spot" in the Cubs' bullpen. Lou Piniella told the mainstream media on Monday that it is possible that one of the "locks" in the Cubs pen could pitch "themselves out of a spot." Piniella "did not name any names" but the Tribune thinks Vizcaino's roster spot is in jeopardy. Piniella's quote from the Tribune, "We're going to take the pitchers that are pitching the best here. I think it's … [Read more...]

Cubs Scouting Bobby Crosby?

March 3, 2009 10:01 pm By Neil Leave a Comment

According to a report in the Tribune, the Cubs are scouting Bobby Crosby. With the A's recent signing of Orlando Cabrera and reportedly agreeing to terms with Nomar Garciaparra, Crosby "is suddenly expendable." Crosby is scheduled to earn $5.2 million this season, which is well above his market value as the Tribune pointed out. … [Read more...]

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