Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics, Tuesday 3/15, 3:05 CT: Split Squad Finale
by Al Yellon on Mar 15, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintSCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- This game preview post was going to be about the Cubs' roster cuts, which I figured would happen after today's split-squad games.
Instead, the Cubs announced 18 roster cuts this morning -- none of which is any real surprise -- and you can read about them in the post below this one.
That said, there really isn't any other "game preview" news to report, other than today's starting pitchers and lineups, so here goes.
Today, Randy Wells will start in Mesa against the Rockies' Esmil Rogers, who is competing for Colorado's fifth starter slot. Other Rockies expected to throw are Matt Belisle, Matt Lindstrom and Huston Street. In the game vs. the Athletics in Phoenix, Andrew Cashner gets the start against Oakland's Brett Anderson.
Cubs lineup in Mesa:
SS Camp 2B DeWitt CF Byrd 3B Ramirez 1B Pena LF Soriano C Soto RF Adduci P Wells
Rockies lineup in Mesa:
Taveras CF Smith RF Gonzalez LF Lopez 3B Helton 1B Iannetta C Nelson SS Iribarren 2B Rogers P
Cubs lineup in Phoenix:
Athletics lineup vs. Cubs in Phoenix:CF Perez SS Castro 2B Baker RF Colvin C Ramirez LF Montanez 1B LaHair 3B Smith DH Jackson
Crisp cf Barton 1b Willingham lf Matsui dh Suzuki c Sweeney rf Kouzmanoff 3b Timmons 2b Sogard ss
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Rockies game
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Athletics game
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. The Mesa game (Cubs/Rockies) is on MLB.com audio with Len Kasper and Mick Gillispie. The Phoenix game (Cubs/A's) is on MLB.com audio with the Oakland announcers.
Please visit our SB Nation Rockies site Purple Row. and Athletics site Athletics Nation.
There will be an overflow thread posting at 4:30 p.m. CDT (one overflow for both games). As usual, the overflow thread will NOT post on the front page but will be in the "Recent Stories In Game Threads" box on the right sidebar. If you need an extra overflow thread beyond that one, post it in the FanShot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Why isn't Koyie Hill Starting
Obviously there has been a mistake. also 1st
I got admit that was one of the funnier posts in a long time
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 15, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I know you do
But I was referring to the one yesterday by Vegas Cub Fan about that
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 15, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
but is he waxing
That is the truer test for a catcher…..wax in wax off and no streaks!
by nmcubsfan on Mar 15, 2011 1:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually, he's waning.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Mesa 9999
Phoenix 6767
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 15, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Catchers
I find it amusing (no) that M. Ramirez is batting 5th in one game, while Soto languishes at 7th in the other.
In the event that Byrd rides another hot streak to start the season, what do you think about him at leadoff? That energy level would look good starting the lineup, and if he can keep his OBP around .350, that would work for me.
Revised 2011 lineup: Byrd/Castro/Soto/Ramirez/Pena/Soriano/Colvin(Fukudome)/Baker(Dewitt)
I actually don't mind that lineup if Byrd hits well enough.
But I doubt we’ll ever see it, especially the part where Soto hits 7th.
He can't hit higher than 7th because he's too slow and could never go first to third!
That’s why we have Aramis hitting fourth!!!!
Personally
Byrd has a lot of value out of the lead off spot, I just wonder if the league has caught up to him. He hit fairly poorly in the second half last year. It depends on what his adjustment is again this year. It looked like he cut down his swing last year which was great, I would like a little bit more patience from him, but his eye isn’t horrible.
I like Fuku batting higher in the order against righties, maybe even at the 1. Unfortunately it comes at the cost of playing time for Tyler Colvin.
The lineup is a mess unfortunately, and its going to take a few career years for the Cubs to be competitive…
"What do you think, I just dunked my whole career?" Jordan asked Henderson after making a 3.
"You’ve got to miss eventually," Henderson told him.
"That’s what Cleveland said," replied Jordan
Well, the line-ups show
that roster cuts are nothing more than a formality… as a couple of guys who were cut this morning are still lining up in today’s SS games.
I know clubs will “borrow” guys from the minor league camp here and there, but to echo Al’s sentiments, the timing of the roster cuts seems rather peculiar to me (why not just announce after the game).
Is it possible the cuts are something of a matter of bookkeeping… with today being the last day before the 2nd half of March? Perhaps something with how much players are owed for time in camp?
"Stuff like this is why they should shut off the internet."
by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
I believe the difference is the amt of meal $$ players get.
In major league camp they get much more $$ than in minor league for per diem.
Otherwise, players don’t get paid during spring training.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 15, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Guten Abend
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Howdy, eths!
Thanks for all the #FFs :-)
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
You are very welcome.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Randy, indeed, looking dandy.
A K and 2 GBs in a 1-2-3 first.
Yep. Great start.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
It's dandy to be randy?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
weird Cubs ad voiceman again...
It’s like he lives all up in his nose.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Todd Helton is 37?
That’s old in baseball years. No wonder he’s physically falling apart.
Baseball is back!!
Remember when he hit like .373 with around 40 homers?
yeah…
"What do you think, I just dunked my whole career?" Jordan asked Henderson after making a 3.
"You’ve got to miss eventually," Henderson told him.
"That’s what Cleveland said," replied Jordan
Cashner starts a little shaky with a BB and a couple hits..
but lots of ground balls – always like to see that for future cubs pitchers.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 15, 2011 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like he did a good job
of limiting the damage in the 1st inning.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 15, 2011 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
BCB slow this evening...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Wells ERA balloons to 0.71 on SF by Helton..
Pitching well. Dashner just doesn’t look quite ready.. too many baserunners/walks
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 15, 2011 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano error cripes.
Threw the ball right into Rockies dugout.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
just out of curiousity
HOW THE HECK DID HE THROW THE BALL INTO THE ROCKIES DUGOUT FROM LEFT FIELD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
it would have been safer to say ...into the dugout ;-)
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Wow.. attendance is WAY down in the game threads - must be the economy
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 15, 2011 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
I'm working on compiling some SDR software...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
who is the guy with Len today?
He’s making Santo sound like Pat Hughes….
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
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