Roster Cuts Here, More Coming: Cubs vs. Athletics at Mesa, Friday 3/26, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 26, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs cut their spring roster to 33 earlier today:
Right-handed pitchers Jeff Gray and Marcos Mateo, left-handed pitcher John Gaub and outfielder Jim Adduci were optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Infielders Darwin Barney and Bobby Scales and catcher Robinson Chirinos were assigned to minor league camp.
No surprises there, except maybe Gray, who I thought had a chance to make the team, and if not, he would have wound up on the DL. Via tweet from Gordo, James Russell will be the last man in the bullpen. The rest aren't so easy. Bruce Miles writes:
Bench coach Alan Trammell managed the Cubs' 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The former standout shortstop of the Detroit Tigers weighed in on a couple of shortstop issues for the Cubs.
First, he expressed confidence that second baseman Mike Fontenot could handle a backup role at short.
"I'm confident to say that he could do it," Trammell said. "We've played him a few games there, and I'm glad we got him in just recently back-to-back games at short because so often in spring training, you can play a game and get taken out in the middle of the game and then not play there for while. Then you go back out there, and my point is, you don't get any action. When you play him there two games in a row, at whatever position, you usually get tested."
If this is true and the Cubs keep Fontenot as a backup IF, that's probably bad news for Andres Blanco. Fontenot is a better hitter than Blanco, but Blanco is far superior defensively. If that's the decision, also, you're likely to see both Chad Tracy and Kevin Millar make the team. Gordo has a more complete rundown of some of the options.
Meanwhile, expect Derrek Lee to have recovered from "the chair incident" and be back in the lineup today. Aramis Ramirez is supposed to be back in the field this afternoon, too.
Ex-Cubs-who-are-now-Athletics news: one of the A's roster spots appears to be coming down to a choice between Eric Patterson and Jake Fox:
[A's assistant GM David ] Forst was asked how much Cactus League performance will be weighed when making roster decisions on utility men Jake Fox and Eric Patterson. Both are out of options, meaning they'd have to be exposed to other teams through waivers before they can be sent to the minors.
"You have to take it into account, especially with (position players), who are going to be there opening day and have to perform," Forst said.
That bodes well for Patterson, who entered Wednesday hitting .400 over his past six games and has drawn praise from manager Bob Geren. Fox is just 2-for-32 (.063) overall.
Carlos Zambrano makes his fifth spring start and hopefully, will be ready to go six innings. He will face A's lefty Dallas Braden. The A's are a split squad today, both road games, so who knows which of their regulars will be in Mesa this afternoon.
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. Today's game is all over various media: WGN-TV, WGN Radio and the MLB Network, all live.
As usual, the first pitch thread will post at 3 pm CDT, and the overflow thread at 4:15 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 26, 2010 1:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
danggit
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 26, 2010 1:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
jeeze
I don’t have the hang of this “posting from a mobile phone” thing down yet. My new HTC Hero is going to take some getting used to. Also, ANDROID rawks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 26, 2010 1:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm glad
you say that about the ANDROID stuff because that’s the next type of phone I plan on getting.
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Got mine a couple weeks ago
What are you using for a browser?
I have not celebrated a pro championship in my life.
Are you very, very proud of yourself, young man?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Fergie's still got it!
Think he’ll take an 8-year deal? GETITDONEJIM!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Not sure how long ago this was
But Rick Reily, who was still writing for Sports Illustrated at the time, challenged Nolan Ryan to an AB and Ryan hit 85 MPH.
Wouldn’t surprise me to see Fergie hit 70
"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
New game at HoF induction weekend?
“Can you hit your age on the gun?”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I like that idea
Put it in the ASG festivities
"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
I talked to Fergie a few weeks ago at ST
…and trust me he looks like he could play right now!
Great guy
by JB 23 on Mar 26, 2010 3:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Could say the same about when I saw him at the convention
One of the nicest guys I’ve met, truly loves the fans and talking about the game
"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
Ironic both guys have the same form and are in sync
Feller is almost 90. He might have put up some pretty amazing numbers if he hadn’t missed 4 years in the service. Small town Iowa kid, played ball with Univ of Iowa Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick when they were kids.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
I'm not a baseball expert, and recognize that even the "idiots" who decide things..
know a bunch more than me, BUT… I really would like the Cubs to keep Blanco, even if it means sending Millar and Baker packing. I hope Russel and Cardidad show up this year, if indeed Russell makes the team.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 26, 2010 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
it would be a big mistake to send Baker packing ...
he’s young, relatively cheap, versatile AND he showed a lot at the plate in the second half last year.
Trade him, maybe.
Emphasis on versatile
You can never have too many guys who play multiple positions on your team
"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
I'd much rather see Fontenot sent packing than Baker.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Aramis Ramirez is supposed to be back in the field this afternoon, too.
So not just DHing, then? That’s encouraging.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I get the feeling like if this was the regular season, he would have played
Because it’s ST and he’s a proven veteran with some injury history, they’re letting him fully heal. Same with Lee
"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
Also saw a story on the rotation
Muskat’s blog said It would be Silva and Gorzelanny, with Marshall and Samardzija in the pen.
I assume this means Parisi is gone?
by Mulhollandmania on Mar 26, 2010 1:09 PM CDT reply actions
Parisi definitely not on the 25 guy roster, but some have said the Cubs might trade STL
some equal player for his rights so that they can put him in the minors
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 26, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Alittle promoting..
but still got 3 slots open for Fantasy baseball. Head-to-head. Custom scoring. Give me your email and I’ll add you!
2010 is OUR year.
James Russell...
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this guy, at least I don’t think I have. Can someone give me the rundown on him?
14th round pick out of Texas (2007)
Did well pitching at high A (41 IP, 3.51 ERA) in 2008. Struggled in AA (86.1 IP, 6.86 ERA) the same year however.
Was converted from a starter to a reliever in 2009 and did very well. Pitched most of the year in Iowa and relieved most of the games he appeared in (65.7 IP, 3.43 ERA).
2010 is OUR year.
LH or RH?
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
He's the son of
former Texas Rangers closer Jeff Russell. He’s a really big changeup guy. Good control, doesn’t strike out a ton.
And he’s left-handed.
I never travel far without a little Big Star. R.I.P Alex
by Josh Timmers on Mar 26, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
How did he end up with the Cubs?
"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
Is that a joke?
We drafted him in 2007, if it’s not.
Russell’s not a great prospect, but he could stick as a pen lefty.
I never travel far without a little Big Star. R.I.P Alex
by Josh Timmers on Mar 26, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I fear
James Russell is the next Carmen Pignatiello.
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by digitalbenjamin on Mar 26, 2010 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, semi-OT.
Could I use the Ted Lilly pic from the Psalm thread as my user pic?
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Sorry, I hadn't read your comment in that thread. Thanks, again!
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
at least Piggy wasn't given very long a leash
but I don’t disagree
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm ...
Fox sure has had a terrible spring. Surprising.
wonder if he could fit into the Cubs plans at all ...
I don’t think so, not with Millar and Tracy in the picture. But I always liked Jake.
Any guy who works hard to get promoted is alright by me.
Here’s a guy who could hit and had no position. But he worked hard to find one and made strides. Nobody’s going confuse him with Brooks Robinson, but he seemed to show some improvement out there. I don’t see him fitting in here either, but I agree: likeable player. And, yes, surprisingly bad spring!
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
HENDRYS SUCH AN IDIOT FOR TRADING HIM
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Mar 26, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
SO....as Gordo reports and meaning
The decision is that Fontenot will platoon the few days that Theriot needs off or is dinged…and that because of the RH bench of Nady, Millar, Baker; (good bats), Koyie Hill (switch and another good back up) where Tracy is the LH bat off the bench and the corner IF/OF….meaning NO BLANCO
leaving the competition between Colvin (who needs 1-2 platoon starts a week) or Hoffpauir, NO FULD…..
as the other LH bats….
to me it appears Colvin is coming north and Hendry is looking to deal Micah and Blanco
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
What would we even get out of Blanco and Micah?
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
you'd be an awesome glove out of Blanco
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by digitalbenjamin on Mar 26, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
some sushi
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome's hitting coach
"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
I think he'd go to Japan
At this point in his career, a franchise wouldn’t really have a place for him unless they desperately needed a space filler in AAA
"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
fontenot
Will be traded to TX before season begins.
by cozmotaylor123 on Mar 26, 2010 2:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Intriguing
For whom?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
MLB Trade Rumor.........
That TX is looking for a backup middle IF-I’d expect it’d be Blanco before Fontenot since I believe Blanco is out of options and Fonte is more likely to make the team. Can’t trade Blanco until he comes off the DL (or is he already)
Blanco played a little on Monday
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
talking him up at
Short increases his value. It was just a guess on my part
by cozmotaylor123 on Mar 26, 2010 3:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
wat
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Mar 26, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love for that to be true
but I don’t think it is
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
DO NOT like the fact Russell is coming north.
Would rather have Gray. And Blanco should be on the roster.
2010 is OUR year.
Gray could
replace Russell down the road a bit. Gray was injured most of the Spring, correct? He probably needs a little more work before being ready to pitch this year.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
Yeah he was.
But I don’t think Russell should be there. But then again I hate the fact we are going north with 12 pitchers. Especially with the fact Fontenot is backing up short.
2010 is OUR year.
I can't
disagree with you on that one. Fontenot at short (albeit fitting due to his stature) is scary, especially when we have someone as capable as Blanco available.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
Exactly.
And Blanco isn’t THAT bad offensively. He isn’t good enough to start but he’s a CLASSIC bench bat/defensive replacement. Something every good team needs. Fontenot is no juggernaut offensively himself. We’re only hoping he performs like he did this spring and in 2008.
2010 is OUR year.
Fonty's offensive numbers last year
Were skewed by his having to be on the field every day due to others’ injuries. He’s a good platoon guy who can hit better than Blanco off the bench. I don’t think there’s any question about Blanco being better defensively, but Fontenot’s proven he can do a capable job in the field and beat the snot out of the ball, as long as you don’t trot him out for every game. It becomes a question of which skill set you think is more important for 162 games.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Isn't
Fontenot slated to be the started at 2nd base? That’s where he was at this time last year and he wasn’t able to come through offensively. Maybe having Jaramillo around will help him offensively, but otherwise, if Fontenot was over-exposed last year, he is in the same position this year and not like he was used in 08 when he was successful.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
My understanding
Was that he’d platoon at 2B with Baker and spell Theriot at SS every now and then. As Riot’s an everyday kind of player, Fonty would see action in 3 out of every 5 games, at most.
His overexposure last year was due to desperation at finding Rami on the DL for 2 months. He was out there every game, playing 2B or 3B, and it took its toll. I think a 60% workload is just about right for him.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That's right
I forgot about him having to play 3B last year.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
The Cubs expect him
to back up Theriot every now and then – so he should recieve quite a few ABs this year also.
Fontenot had 377 ABs last year. He looked exposed last year. I don’t think it had much to do with the fact he was playing 3rd.
He’s a good platoon partner. But if we had a choice of having him backing up short – it’s nothing I would do. Blanco provides excellent defense for the position and while he’s not going to make any all-star teams – he is a good guy to have off the bench when we need a pitch runner/fielder and be able to provide the range necessary for the position of shortstop.
Still, I think Fontenot and Blanco should BOTH be on the team. I completely disagree with the fact we have to carry 12 pitchers. I think Blanco provides a better need than what Russell brings.
2010 is OUR year.
And I would agree with you
I’ve never hidden my admiration of Blanco’s defense. I would love to see him hanging off the rail in the dugout at Wrigley.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I agree as well.....Lou just doesn't value defense
….Blanco is a excellent defensive player and I am bummed he won’t be a Cub much longer
by JB 23 on Mar 26, 2010 3:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd like Shark in the pen in Iowa
if the dude wasn’t one of Hendry’s love interests, he wouldn’t be on this roster
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like Shark
in the pen or the rotation.
Is there really a chance Millar AND Tracy make the team?
Unless the Cubs carry 11 pitchers, I don’t see how they both could.
12
Still don’t understand the need to carry 12 pitchers right now. You’re 5th starter is basically in the pen the first month anyway. Hate to see Blanco go, but I DO hope they keep Tracy & Millar.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Only thing I can figure is Lou thinks he's going to be going to his pen a lot
with Silva and Gorzo in the rotation, I can’t say he’s wrong
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree we don't need 12...
but the 5th starter will only be available to help in the ’pen the first game. The Cubs need a 5th starter on April 11th, the last day of the opening road trip.
They only have two off days in April… so they’ll have regular turns more often than not.
[A’s assistant GM David ] Forst was asked how much Cactus League performance will be weighed when making roster decisions on utility men Jake Fox and Eric Patterson. Both are out of options, meaning they’d have to be exposed to other teams through waivers before they can be sent to the minors.
NOW’S OUR CHANCE!!!!!!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
frankly ...
I’d love to see Jake back with the Cubs, though I don’t see how he fits at all. :)
Nope...
Not with Millar around.
Interesting though that we couldn’t find a job for a young guy with decent stick – no glove, but four months later we’ve got a spot for an older version, and at more than double the price tag.
by Damen Jackson on Mar 26, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I noted that as well.
The argument can be made for Tracy because he can back up 3B as well as 1B and the corner OF in a pinch. I still don’t get Millar
"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
Didn't Fox?
"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
Oh, totally.
I’m just saying that Millar can play more than one position, which is important in assessing his value.
From Baseball Reference...
He played 4 games there last year. The last time he had played at 3B before that was 2002, when he played 2 games there. He played 10 games there in 2001.
I would say he knows how to play the position like Marmol knows how to play catcher
"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
Fox did
And did so somewhat competently, right up until he didn’t. It was always a “hold your breath” moment when you saw a ball headed his way, though.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I imagine you don't get much better (if at all) out of Millar
Look at my response to elgato for stats
"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
I can't imagine that won't be the case with Millar
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Lou could have found Fox a lot of playing time at the end of the season ...
but he inexplicably decided to give Bobby Scales more time in the OF.
clearly Jim and Lou are not enamored with Fox's bat
hell, Lou was playing Scales in the outfield over Fox when getting a playoff spot was pretty much out of the question.
I don’t get the handling of Fox, I understand that he wasn’t going to be an all-star, but as a bat off the bench, and someone who played the field as a last resort, much like Millar will be used, I don’t understand why they prefer someone much older, and more expensive
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 26, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Made It!
Sitting at the Clarion Inn Hotel on Main. Gotta tell you folks, as a frequent business traveler, I was worried that this place would be a dump because of the cheap cost ($70 a night) but it’s newly renovated and resembles a Courtyard Marriott.
Heading to the game soon!
"...but you the living, you're stuck here with the Cubs. So it is ME who feels sorry for you." - Steve Goodman, "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"
Bring some sunshine to Chicago!
Windy and cold here today :(
"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
Good to know
Motels along Main Street can be a real iffy proposition. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/151753
Hope you enjoy your visit!
Don't see it Al........
5 bench spots based on carrying 12 pitchers. They are:
Hill
Nady
Fontenot
Tracy
Millar?
Are you saying Millar makes it over Fuld and that we have Nady/Tracy/Millar as our back up OFs? That leaves a hole in CF if Byrd needs a day off or whatever.
I don’t think Millar makes it. I think the bench is Hill, Nady, Fontenot, Tracy and Fuld.
Or Fukudome backs up center.
Which doesn’t even make sense. So many flaws with some of these decisions that are being made.
2010 is OUR year.
I'm not stoked about putting Fuk in CF
Seeing how much he struggled there last year and all. I think you have to give the spot to Fuld
"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
That
And I like Dome playing RF at Wrigley. He just seems to understand the wind and the stadium better than anyone else.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Me too
If there’s one position where you need to be sure handed on D at Wrigley, it’s RF. Fukudome is not a liability in CF but he’s a gold glove quality RF’er
"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
Well, I don't love the idea at ALL...
but you could work it so Byrd only took off-days on the road, with KF getting the spot starts in CF.
So if Fox was sent down...
…could he come back to the Cubs?
That would make the Fox lovers happy haha.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
OT: I was supposed to get my 18MB (download) DSL upgrade today
and now my telephone is dead, my DSL is dead, and they won’t send out a repair gal/guy until Monday.
MIST MIST MIST
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by eths on Mar 26, 2010 2:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
18Mb and not 18MB
sorry
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by eths on Mar 26, 2010 2:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That makes more sense
The most I ever had going for me was 25MBps, and that was at a carrier.
Gotta follow along on the iPhone for the weekend? That’s gonna suck.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
18Mb and not 18MB
sorry
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by eths on Mar 26, 2010 2:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
18 you say
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Mar 26, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't the Cubs need another middle infielder?
I thought you need more than three players on the roster who can play middle infield. Who would be the “emergency shortstop” in the event that 2 of the 3 aforementioned guys go down?
believe it's this guy
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Mar 26, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
assigned to minor league camp.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
oh
thought he was talking about during the regular season
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Mar 26, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou has already said that if
Theriot goes down, Castro is coming up to replace him.
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I have not been able to catch any games here in CT
Who is doing better so far in ST Fuld or Millar?
My gut tells me Fuld would be the better choice younger and faster. but Millar may not be a bad choice either. I do not think the Club House needs any more vets, and does Millar have enough tools left to really fill a utility role even if just the OF and 1B?
I’ll be catching todays game, hopefully it will provide a little insight.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Mar 26, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
I'd say that Millar has had a better spring than Fuld
And he gets a lot of press for being a “good clubhouse guy”. Whether we hare after that sort of thing the way we did LH bats last year is an open question.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
All the World problems would be solved if
the Cubs only carried 11 pitchers. Roster decisions, Health care, Wrigley Field signage, and World Peace.
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"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Overall
I like the trend:
In the position margins the “Farm System” is providing additions on top of Soto, Hill(reclamation), Fontenot, Theriot, now possibly Colvin….
in the slot, Castro, Blarney Fuld, Adducci, and many catchers…
On the mound on top of Zambrano, Wells, Marshall, Samardzijia, now comes Caridad, Berg, & Russell with more backups…
Sure there are acquisitions and FA additions but I like short term role playing FA’s than the big monster like Soriano.
There are some risk here of course…but all the teams in the division possess risks. The bench has genuine pop with Nady, Tracy, Baker and Colvin. If one of them plays in a platoon there is even more pop. A few years ago the pen had one lefty, now there are three and when Lilly returns we could have two lefty starters…
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
LBR as the backup SS?????
Someone please shoot me and put me out of my misery of watching Lou manage this team.
I’m 47 and I have a better throwing arm than LBR…
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