First Cactus League Starting Pitcher: Jeff Samardzija
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella said they will hold back regulars, including Carlos Zambrano, until the second week of games. Zambrano was on the mound early Saturday at Fitch Park, throwing 25 pitches to five different hitters.
"There's no reason -- there's just no hurry," Piniella said of Zambrano.
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Al
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I want to see if Spellcheck has the stamina to last at least 5 innings...
I know in the first game he’ll pitch around 3-4 innings max, but I like the idea of Spellcheck being the number 5 SP AND Marshall being the spot starter/LRP.
by Geo4MVP on Feb 21, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it would be more than 3 innings the first time out.
But, this will give him a chance to build that stamina. In that sense, it’s a good idea.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 21, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested
Just to see his stuff as a starter. I’m glad we’ll see it early.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 21, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Spellcheck
continues to talk about how he has 4 pitches and didnt use them out of the pen, so I am curious to see what he has as a starter now.
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 21, 2009 6:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good to me.
Give one of the guys who’s role on this team is somewhat in question an opportunity to add some clarity.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Feb 21, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I dont know...
why you guys keep calling him “Spellcheck.”
I, personally, have no trouble whatsoever spelling the name Jeff Samarz-…
Samerg…
Sam…
Well, maybe just call him that this once. ;-P
P.s.: I’m kidding about Samardzija, of course.
by northernsails on Feb 22, 2009 12:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is good. I'm anxious
to see how he does.
by sue369 on Feb 22, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Definately Intriguing
I want to see how the kid does. We know he has the talent.
That's shitastic!
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Feb 22, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Heilman
is one I would like to see get a chance to start.
by brian custer on Feb 23, 2009 11:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Live blogging from arizona
is there a blog from a beat writer that has it?
by brian custer on Feb 23, 2009 11:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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