Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Jerry Sandusky's Wife Tries To Run A Reporter Over

Going For Three In A Row: Cubs vs. White Sox, Saturday 3/6, 2:05 CT

Even with two wins in a row, we now have to be concerned because Angel Guzman and Jeff Gray both have injury woes that may keep both of them from being ready for Opening Day. Bruce Miles explains why the Cubs didn't sign Kiko Calero, even though they had said they were interested in a veteran reliever:

In any event, GM Jim Hendry will step up his efforts to land a veteran righty for the pen. That reliever, if Hendry can get him, most likely will come through a trade and not free agency. The Cubs, from what I was told, didn’t like the medicals on Kiko Calero, who signed with the Mets.

So that means the Cubs may look again at Jason Frasor or Luke Gregerson. The Cubs were rumored to be interested in those relievers last month. Frasor has a pretty big contract ($2.65 million) that the Cubs might not want. According to Gordo, Jim Hendry has the Cubs scouting just about everyone:

"In a perfect world, we would [add a pitcher]," Hendry said. ''We're doing no different than we always do. We've got every game, every club scouted in Florida, as well as out here. If there's something to be made, we will. It's not easy to make a quality camp deal. So we'll keep our eyes open."

Said [Lou] Piniella: "Jim's trying. I know he's told me we have scouts following a couple teams in particular. If he can get something done, he will. We'll see where that goes. If not, we'll just have to do it with what we've got here."

Speaking of large contracts, I'm going to throw this one out for discussion. There's a certain Cleveland reliever who's available:

Cleveland reportedly is willing to deal ex-Cub Kerry Wood, but Wood's $10.5 million salary is above the Cubs' budget.

So here's the question: if the Indians were willing to eat most of that contract in trade, would you bring Wood back? Personally, I'd consider it.

More on today's matchup after the jump.

Star-divide

Please put the pitchforks and torches away, even though Carlos Silva will be the Cubs' starter this afternoon. Maybe he won't suck. He will be followed by Carlos Marmol, James Russell, Andrew Cashner, Jeff Kennard, and John Grabow. The reason Marmol (probably) throws in the third inning is so he can face major league hitters -- this is common practice with closers early in spring training.

Daniel Hudson will start for the White Sox. It's a split-squad game for them, so don't expect too many Sox regulars to play.

Today's game is on WGN-TV with Len & Bob. It's also on WGN radio with Pat & Ron. Here's the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.

MLB.com Gameday

SB Nation game preview

First pitch thread will post at 2 pm CST. An overflow thread will post at 3:15 CST.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Comment 94 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

awww hope you feel better soon, chilango

> ::chicken soup:: <————-

you can’t get much by that #$%@ ballhawk -- LT

by Emelie on Mar 6, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Had too much food last night.

So it’s entirely my fault. I’m having my first bowl of soup right now. Thank you! How’s the Arctic?

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 12:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Forget soup

I’m making four-cheese ravioli with herbed-beef marinara sauce. All from scratch, baby.

It smells like heaven in here right now.

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Cheese was what did me in...

Mozzarella e prosciutto, followed by a fontina and arugula pizza, finished off by a tiramisu, from here.

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I only have the mooz

But it’s mixed in with some ricotta, parm, and provolone. And parsley, basil, and chives.

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions  

yes yes yes

and YES

BRING WOODY BACK .. and i was almost FIRST and wasn’t logged in to be so!

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Mar 6, 2010 12:06 PM CST reply actions  

Bringing Wood back

is not a bad idea, if the Indians can eat most of the contract. I am interested in how Cahsner will do today

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:12 PM CST reply actions  

Cashner, he he

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Not going to happen and

If it does, in order to get the tribe to eat a significant portion of his contract, we are going to have to send some real good prospects their way.

Maybe they will take their 3 pitchers back we got from them last year?

I am sure we could bet our a$$ that Kerry would take a pay cut to come back here if it was possible.

by MrShowtime on Mar 6, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I would love to have Kerry Wood back.

Im sure that we are the one team Kerry would love to go to. Lets trade for him for silva, straight up. We can thrown in 3-4 million. haha, I wish. But I can’t wait for the game today to be on TV. I hope Castro starts. From what I understand Soriano will make his spring debut. I hope we get to see Colvin maybe in right today? And finally, I can’t wait to see how terrible Carlos Silva is.

by Lweb23 on Mar 6, 2010 12:16 PM CST reply actions  

Lineup per Muskat:

SS Theriot, RF Fukudome, 1B Lee, 3B Ramirez, CF Byrd, LF Soriano, DH Hoffpauir, C Soto, 2B Scales

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Scales,

oh how we missed you!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:24 PM CST up reply actions  

naw

we got some other scrub out there, he he

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Some random dude's in LF today

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

not batting leadoff though

WHEW!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Why would we want Bobby Scales in LF over Soriano?

Soriano can carry a team. Bobby Scales can’t carry his jock.

"...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"

by HoSs. on Mar 6, 2010 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow

This is the closest thing we will see to the Opening Day lineup for awhile in my opinion. Just sub Hoffpauir for Zambrano (equally capable of hitting =p) and Baker at 2b. Lou is showcasing what he’s got for the TV audience today! And he knows, of course, we want to brag towards the southsiders.

by Lweb23 on Mar 6, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Bring Kerry back...

Cleveland is not going anywhere, and they want to move him.

Al, do you think there is any way this is possible?

by cubfanwill on Mar 6, 2010 12:19 PM CST reply actions  

Cleveland may eat SOME salary but not like they are going to eat 8 million

I love Kerry and I would love to have him back, but I don’t see it working. Also I believe next year has vested so is it not
20 million?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Mar 6, 2010 12:22 PM CST reply actions  

How much is Silva on the hook for?

Obviously, a Silva for Wood swap would not happen, but if you could package Silva with a prospect or two, could it happen?

Obviously, this is just pure hope on my part that Wood comes back. :(

by cubfanwill on Mar 6, 2010 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

yikes

I like Kerry Wood, but let’s not go overboard.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 6, 2010 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

There would have to be some money involved

Silva’s contract is worth another $23m, plus a $2m buyout. A few prospects wouldn’t bridge that $12.5m gap.

by madcow256 on Mar 6, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions  

For the baseball-starved:

Yankees vs. Blue Jays on MLBN right now.

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 12:23 PM CST reply actions  

I think this is third Yankee game this week

Suprise.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Mar 6, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Because you can

never get enough of the Yankees, at least according to ESPN

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions  

The Yankees are very, very important!

They’re like America’s Team – everyone loves them!

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Wait I thought the Red Sox

was Amerca’s team? So confused.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

no

americas team 1920ish-2004 yankees
americas team 2004-2009 red sox
americas team 2009-present yankees

by jesus christos on Mar 6, 2010 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice diversity there.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

I think the Red Sox stopped being America's team after the second championship

When everyone decided Sox Nation was even more annoying than that of the Yankees.

by madcow256 on Mar 6, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions  

You know,

That would be us if we ever break this and won 2 in a few years. Of course, as much as some dislike the Sox for thier success, the Yanks are much more hated.

by imacubman on Mar 8, 2010 7:56 AM CST up reply actions  

no way!! .

I dont think the Red Sox were as much of America’s team as the Cubs in the first place. IMO

by cooliogirl47 on Mar 8, 2010 11:04 AM CST up reply actions  

The Red Sox are good

They are the only team allowed to occasionally beat the universally-loved Yankees!

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

IF it makes you feel better,

A.J. Burnett didn’t make it out of the 2nd. Jays up 2-0 and still at-bat.

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Are the Cubs on WGN superstation today???

I must know this!

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Mar 6, 2010 12:38 PM CST reply actions  

My cable guide says yes

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions  

It's because now everyone knows he is clean from the drugs

He can concentrate on playing baseball and kissing Madonna

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions  

He should stick with baseball, more fun, he he

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Silva

This is the start to see if Silva is a serviceable option for the Cubs. It may just be Spring Training, however, this is important for Silva to have a decent game. A decent game can make him a candidate to replace Guzman.

Let’s hope that he does well.

"...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"

by HoSs. on Mar 6, 2010 12:44 PM CST reply actions  

I agree, he needs to pitch well

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions  

On to plan B.

Hey, good batting practice pitchers are always needed too. It’ll save Tram’s arm over a long season…

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Mar 6, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll second that

"The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose." Ernie Banks

by love the ivy on Mar 6, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Bummer

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 1:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Real real shame

He really showed his full potential last year.

by ak123 on Mar 6, 2010 1:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Such a shame.

Feel so bad for him.

"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes

by katie casey on Mar 6, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions  

That's really a shame.

Nice kid, tremendous talent, it’s just too bad he had so many injuries.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2010 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Man, that is terrible.

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 6, 2010 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

That's too bad.

OK I don't know shit about basketball.

by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2010 2:08 PM CST up reply actions  

I would not bring Kerry Wood back

If he’s not being effective it would pain me to see him struggle in a Cubs uniform.

by ak123 on Mar 6, 2010 1:06 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Rec.

"...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"

by HoSs. on Mar 6, 2010 1:09 PM CST up reply actions  

but but

with Angel Guzman injured, I think Kerry Wood would be a perfect fit in the bull pen.

This is the year...

by Chanman25 on Mar 6, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions  

No way Wood would be effective enough to warrant his fat salary

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 6, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions  

He would be more effective than Guzman at this point

Then again, so would Silva.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Mar 6, 2010 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

so would you

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 AM CST up reply actions  

True.

I’d do it only if the Indians would pick up most of the deal.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Another team might offer more than the Cubs for Wood

another team may be in need of a closer, still view Wood as a closer, and therefore be willing to pick up more contract than the Cubs do. If so, then he goes elsewhere. Cubs only get him if they value him more than anybody else. 5-1 against it happening-but I would love to see KW return.

by holy mackeral on Mar 7, 2010 6:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Same

I need a break from the Bulls for a while. Eagerly awaiting these broadcasted ST games.

"I don't want a massage, I want a facial!" - Stacy King

by windycitywarrior on Mar 6, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions  

LMAO

I’m watching this game, too, waiting for the Cubs to start.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm watching Law and Order: Who Cares Anymore?

Patiently waiting…

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

And since they have Girardi on TV,

the Yankees pitcher’s getting lit up. Love to see it.

by chilango2 on Mar 6, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

As long as it's not the Cubs writing his checks

I’m ok with the guy getting paid.

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

does the ex-Cub factor still work?

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 7, 2010 10:13 AM CST up reply actions  

[ calls mom in hospital, tells her the Cubs are on the air ]

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Mar 6, 2010 1:39 PM CST reply actions  

For your mom's sake, I hope the Cubs win today.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Actually winning it all in October works as well.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 6, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions  

hey, im from the suburbs,

and i am now out in iowa city for college. can i get the game on wgn america?

by Lweb23 on Mar 6, 2010 1:52 PM CST reply actions  

My cable guide tells me that I can

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 1:57 PM CST up reply actions  

First Pitch Thread is live. Click the pic to

"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

by Clutch16 on Mar 6, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions  

Re: Guzman

Do you guys think that this injury could be related to overuse last year?

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 6, 2010 2:02 PM CST reply actions  

55 games, 61 innings...

Looks as if he was handled as carefully as can be in a setup role.

"C'mon Freeman, throw the ball somewhere!" Brickhouse, incensed, 5/15/58

"Welcome to Wrigley Field, Mr. Bah-oo-tah!" Brickhouse, rubbing it in, 7/6/60

by ernaga on Mar 6, 2010 3:22 PM CST up reply actions  

He was not overused, so no I don't

Guzman, sadly, has a great talent but is one of the guys who just cannot stay healthy for whatever reason

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Mar 7, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions  

i would

bring back kerry in a second. could only help the pen. but not at 10 mill. im sure kerry misses chicago and regrets signing with cleveland. maybe one of the kids can replace guzman.

by NOMAR on Mar 7, 2010 8:29 AM CST reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Bleed Cubbie Blue, the Chicago Cubs blog for the SB Nation, created on February 9, 2005 by Al Yellon

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Jazz Up Your Recs!
Img_0001_small
Value of Various Plate Approaches
284_small
Cubs' Fantasy Camp 2012 as seen by a Player's Wife
P7200073_small
Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp 2012

Recent FanPosts

Small
Arguably OT: Aussie Baseball Finals Go To Decisive Game Three
Small
New Cubs draft strategy player development
Jeffnewwork_small
What I Expect From The Cubs In 2012
Wrigley_scoreboard_small
What To Do With Alfonso Soriano
Small
A quick update from the 2012 concessions orientation
Caray_small
Is there any FA left worth going after?
Marvin_the_martian_small
Thoughts On Gerardo Concepcion: Trust The Scouts
Star_small
What if Hendry were still our GM instead of TheoJed?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recommended FanShots

Nice article about Ernie Banks
Yankees Hire Jim Hendry
Dale Sveum Meets Early Arrivals At Camp Buss

Recent FanShots

The Rickettsification of Wrigleyville has begun!
Marlins' Cespedes Offer 6 years, under $40M (MLBTR Link)
BCB Fantasy Baseball 2012
Former Cubs Blogger Interviewed on The Score
Cubs vs. Rangers In Las Vegas Tickets On Sale Monday 2/13
Hoyer driving to Spring Training with his dog
Hoyer-Soriano likely a Cub to start 2012, Garza extension talk a possibility
Law's Top 100 prospects
Ranking the Farm Systems
WGN Releases Season Schedule

+ New FanShot All FanShots >

Featured Poll

Poll
How many games will the Cubs win in 2012?

  282 votes | Results

It Is Only...

It Is Only...

Cubs By The Numbers

Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.

Click here to order your copy, available now!

Recent Stories in Ticket Exchanges


Managing Editor

Alyellontoppscard_small Al Yellon

Front Page Contributors

Primary_fc_small Josh Timmers

Marvin_the_martian_small Shawn Domagal-Goldman

Other Contributors

Dsc_0139_small David Sameshima

Toonmike_small Mike Bojanowski