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, but have not found a fit yet. Steve Clevenger would fill the last spot on the bench, unless a player is added, and the final job in the pen is down to Hisanori Takahashi and Cory … [Read more...]
It’s Decision Time for the Cubs as Opening Day Nears
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 have two spots left to be filled, one on the bench and one in the bullpen. Steve Clevenger appears to be the leader in the clubhouse for the final spot on the bench. Dale … [Read more...]