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The beat writers appear to be bored.
From Comcast SportsNet
- Jeff Samardzija responds to criticisms made by the Diamondbacks.
- The Cubs are trying a different approach with Starlin Castro. So far, that approach is "make more outs."
From Cubs Den
- Starlin Castro is just in a slump. Right? I disagree.
- Some last minute draft notes.
- Working from the assumption (right or wrong) that the Cubs would prefer Mark Appel, what should the team do if he is off the board tonight?
From Cubs.com
- Anthony Rizzo is vying for All-Star votes.
From ESPNChicago.com
- Mark Appel just might be the right fit for the Cubs, according to Jesse Rogers.
- But his colleague Bruce Levine says the Cubs should go with a big bat instead, or fear passing on the next Mike Schmidt.
From the Chicago Tribune (register to see almost anything but videos)
- The
L.A., err,California, err,Anaheim, errLAAAA of AAAA. Ugh. The Angels and Cubs are on different paths. - Phil Rogers identifies draft hits and misses by both the Cubs and White Sox. Not much digging required for that.
- (Video) Jason McLeod talks about today's draft.
From the Chicago Sun-Times
- The Cubs are taking a pitcher with their first pick tonight. Probably.
- Mike Trout is surrounded by star power in California. Anthony Rizzo does not have that luxury.
From the Daily Herald
- Bruce Miles talks about Edwin Jackson's "bad luck."
Today's food for thought
- Some fishermen caught a 1,300-pound shark.
- Some stunning artwork puts the Congo in a new light.