Pitchers and Catchers, one month from today.

Is this the roster that we'll see in one month? I think pitching is set but I feel there will be some minor tweaks along the way. Anone else ready for spring training?

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Yeah!

That is great news.

We are going down there by last week of March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT

by Madison Cub Fan on Jan 18, 2012 8:44 AM CST reply actions

Have fun.

My catcher reports in 4 days!

The best husband in the world is going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Cubs Fantasy camp!

by katie casey on Jan 18, 2012 8:54 AM CST up reply actions

And once again...

I’m going to be in Scottsdale for work just before the games start.

Happened last year, and again next month. And I can’t stretch my stay, dammit.

by MN exile on Jan 18, 2012 8:57 AM CST reply actions

Go watch the Fitch Park workouts.

It’s free and you can get closer to the players.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 18, 2012 9:01 AM CST up reply actions

On the off chance I have enough free time to get out & about, I’ll see if I can get over there. Time is the concern – I’m there doing coverage of a multi-day conference for webcast. My stay looks kind of like this:

Arrive, build, eat, sleep, get up, work, eat, work, eat, sleep, get up, work, eat, work, tear down, eat, sleep, get up (maybe free time), go to the airport.

Fun, huh?

People always say I get to go to many interesting places. I remind them that what I usually see is airports, cabs, and hotel conference rooms.

Baseball would be nice. Maybe…

by MN exile on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

We booked our trip before ST tix went on sale.

Any suggestions?

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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT

by Madison Cub Fan on Jan 18, 2012 9:08 AM CST reply actions

I think we'll see Soler or Cespedes in camp.

all reports aside, because really they all contradict each other anyways, i just have a feeling this front office wants a splash. They have been smart so far, but we all have egos, and bringing in a Cespedes would certainly get the fanbase talking. course i could be way off.

by MDavis on Jan 18, 2012 9:24 AM CST reply actions

I'd still prefer Soler

and don’t know when either will be available for signing.

10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.

by timh815 on Jan 18, 2012 9:36 AM CST up reply actions

i agree completely. but also would not be too mad if they signed Cespedes.

by MDavis on Jan 18, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

I don't imaging Theo

would overspend too much for either. As long as that’s the case, two more pieces are better than none.

10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.

by timh815 on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

for sure. i think he has a # in mind, and to me he won't go too much over it.

i kind of get the feeling they purposely pay all the attention to Cespedes to divert other teams attention from Soler, since he seems to fit the long term plan a little more. but once again, just personal specualtion. both would be mighty fine with me also.

by MDavis on Jan 18, 2012 10:10 AM CST up reply actions

One day before that

One day before that I’ll be signing off emails with "Words that end winter sorrow. Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 18, 2012 11:09 AM CST reply actions

So you think Garza stays?

"I've got a head full of whiskey and some bad ideas" - Scott Holt

by Ihatethecards on Jan 18, 2012 11:18 AM CST reply actions

Yes I think Garza stays but that all changes is a team gets desperate.

And, I think that’s what the Cubs are counting on, a desperate team that will over-pay for Garza. We have seven possible rotation options, I think that’s all but over.

As far as other positions, sure we may dangle Byrd or Soriano out there but I’m not counting on anyone jumping on them. Best case would be spring training injuries where again, someone is desperate and knows the Cubs are willing to eat salary for the right package of prospects. I think we’re pretty close on the roster but I’ve been wrong so many times you just never know.

We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 is going into the Hall of Fame!!

by mrcubsfan on Jan 18, 2012 12:12 PM CST up reply actions