Cubs Reduce Spring Roster To 42 Players
by Al Yellon on Mar 19, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintAndrew Cashner, thought of as a possible bullpen arm this year, won't be going north with the team. The Cubs made eight more roster cuts today. From the press release:
The Chicago Cubs today sent eight players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 50 to 42 players.
Right-handed pitchers Blake Parker and Jeff Stevens and catcher Welington Castillo were optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Five non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: right-handed pitchers Andrew Cashner, Casey Coleman and Thomas Diamond, left-handed pitcher J.R. Mathes and infielder Bryan LaHair.
Chicago’s spring roster of 42 players consists of 18 pitchers (one non-roster invitee), four catchers (two non-roster invitees), 12 infielders (five non-roster invitees) and eight outfielders (one non-roster invitee).
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I'm guessing that's to keep his work rate up
Can’t see why he wouldn’t be called up on the quick, unless he fell apart when I wasn’t looking.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
Unless they REALLY want him to be a future starter, that is.
I’d forgotten that with all the bullpen drama, they had him as a starter.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Mar 19, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you mean Andrew Cashner?
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by eths on Mar 19, 2010 11:38 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If so, then this is a good thing
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
More or less what one would expected.
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by eths on Mar 19, 2010 11:36 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Stevens and Diamond
I thought they may stick a little longer, but I have to remind myself two of Samardzija, Marshall, Gorzelanny and Silva will be in the pen.
by Harry Pavlidis on Mar 19, 2010 11:41 AM CDT reply actions
Stevens didn't throw very well this spring.
Diamond did. At least it appears the Cubs will have a good bullpen at Iowa to call from if they need to.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Diamond's recoving from TJ surgery
and I wonder if the Cubs are trying to ease him back in. The minor leagues would be the best place for that. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him a little later in the season.
Kind of reminds me how the Cubs handled Dempster when he was coming back from TJ surgery.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 19, 2010 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like they are doing the right thing
I am OK with this
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Yes the Cubs are being sensible?
don’t tell BLou this, he he.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I was hoping Samardjiza would be sent down as well as Cashner
Both need to be starting in Iowa this year
Kinda surprised to see Stevens and Diamond sent down this early though. Would have thought they would be candidates for the ’pen. As it stands now….
Marmol
Caridad
Grabow
Berg
Gaub
Samardjiza/Silva/Marshall/Gorz
Samardjiza/Silva/Marshall/Gorz
I think Berg and Gaub might have to compete for the last spot, and if Marshall and Gorz are put in the pen, it will be Berg
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Me too.
But he’ll be with the Cubs…..As much as I’ve tried to have faith in Samardzija, I just don’t have any in him right now……I still think he should have gone pro in football
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
+1
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
+2
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 19, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Samardzija in the NFL = The Next Tom Waddle
Just a concussion away from the NFL Network and Fox Sports
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
by RiskyBusiness on Mar 19, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Da Packers
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 19, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Total Disapointment..
Has he ever learned how to throw a breaking pitch? Wasn’t he learning the slurve at one point.
by BadDecisions on Mar 19, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
And this is why I don't know what the Cubs see in him
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Gaub has not looked good this spring.
I think it belongs to Berg, unless he totally flops the rest of the spring.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I like Berg
My name is Harry, and I’m a ground ball junkie.
by Harry Pavlidis on Mar 19, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm with you.
I think Berg can be very successful in the major leagues.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'll trust you on that
I haven’t seen him throw yet.
Swap Parisi for Gaub
I think Gorz and Silva will be in the rotation unti Lilly returns
by Harry Pavlidis on Mar 19, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't see room for Parisi on this team.
And Lilly may miss only one or two starts.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Don't forget Jeff Gray.
While he may not be ready for the start of the season, he will be soon after. He could play a big role in the bullpen.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 19, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Good,
I am really excited about all these young arms.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Just watched Chris Carpenter give up 6 runs in the first inning to the Marlins. BLou
must be choking and his lunch about now.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 19, 2010 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
No, that's just Capenter working on his release point and focusing of throwing strikes.
Spring Training Starts for Cardinal Pitchers are meaningless.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 19, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
CaRpenter
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 19, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I know that sping training results don't mean a crap, especially for veteran pitchers, it
just the thought of his beloved cardinals not being perfect that I was referring to.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 19, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
That was meant as a joke, since every inning our pitchers throw is the difference between last place and losing 100 games.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 19, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's because our roster is filled with guess hitting hacks and rag armed bums theirs is filled with
current superstars and futue hall of famers. Oh, and I forgot about all of our head cases.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 19, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
And their hitting coach
is less controversial than ours
ice in his veins.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 19, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Parisi, Russell, Gray still here?
Along with a potential FA they could still sign.
So 4 spots for Gaub, Berg, Parisi, Russell, Gray, FA, Shark, Gorzo, and Silva (five until Lilly gets back). Which four (and then five) do you send packing.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 19, 2010 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
Is Little Papelbon still on the ST roster?
I know he’s not making the team but I’ve read good stuff about him.
Casey Coleman impressed me.
I don’t know if his numbers particularly showed it but Lou had him pitching in some early innings against ML players and he did a decent job. Hopefully he pans out in years to come as a real deal for the team.
We'll see a bunch of Coleman
Carpenter, and Jay Jackson in years to come. In March, if not later.
Saw LaHair crush the ball a few times at ST this year...
…and make a few nice plays in the field. Anyone know the story on this guy?
Here is how my chart has it
Z, Demp, Wells, Marmol, Marshall, Grabow, Gorzelanny, Caridad, 8
Lilly, Guzman, Gray, Injured, still 8
Shark, Silva, That’s 10
Leaving 2 of Dolis (?), Berg, Gaub, Russell, Parisi
Ummmm, yikes. I felt better with Diamond than Dolis, Parisi or Gaub (who I like long-term, just not now). Yikes.
Oops, left out Mateo
in the last group. Not quite sure why he’s still around either.
I hope Diamond gets a call-up...
… mostly just because my dad is named Thomas Dimond and he’d get a kick out of it, even though we spell our name a little differently…
AWESOME!!! :D
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Mar 19, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
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