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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Gameday Open Thread / Giants @ Cubs

Submitted by Rob G. on
Z takes the mound in Cactus League action against the Giants and Matt Morris. Matt Morris of course was a former Cardinal who married a Cubs beat reporter. What does this have to do with anything? Not much, but it bugged me the first time I read it and it bugs me everytime I see his ugly mug. A few quick notes/links: I received an email about the screening of a Cubs documentary called "Chasing October". You can view the trailer here and read more about it. They are doing a screening in Scottsdale, AZ tomorrow at the Harkins Camelview Theater with proceeds being donated to Derrek Lee's Project 3000 and an exclusive run will start on March 16th at the same theater. It'll also open in Chicago starting on March 23rd. Also, we have a new minor league site here at MVN devoted just to the Cubs, Road to Wrigley. Stop by and say hi. Eventually their posts will show up on our sidebar similarly to the "Division Rivals" box. Don't forget to get your copy of Wrigley Season Ticket 2007 and The Hardball Times 2007 Season Preview. (And yes I'm going to beat you over the head about these, but hopefully in a tasteful and entertaining way!)

Comments

Submitted by Dan The Fan on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:08 pm

in other news derrek lee learned to log on to mlb.tv today..oh wait, what's this? he's playing? Um...where's my scorecard? Nurse? Back to you Bob.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:12 pm

This is priceless, Bonds has turned two flies to left into a double and a single. He looked like my Grandpa playing left. Floyd..bases loaded no outs. First pitch, misses a Morris curve by about half a second and a foot. Takes a pitch then knocks a clean single through the right side of the infield for a 2 RBIs.

Submitted by Dave in Pittsburgh on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:12 pm

Hokey smokes, couple of E's on Bonds already? 4 runs with no outs in top of the first.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:18 pm

God, I am getting over a cold and this game is going to kill me if I keep laughing like this. It's like the Three Stooges go to Scotsdale.

Submitted by Dave in Pittsburgh on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:19 pm

Z takes a tumble on his way to third? What did they put in the Gatorade today? sounds so far more like a game from "Beer League"

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:19 pm

Z trips between second and third on a triple. Sure hope he didn't pull something.

Submitted by Doug Dascenzo on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:24 pm

"Z trips between second and third on a triple. Sure hope he didn’t pull something." I'd be more worried about the infield than Zambrano. Also, how do steroids turn a former Gold Glove LFer into the RFer from my Pinto League team who wore blue jeans to games and picked his nose in the outfield? I know his knees are shot, but so were Dawson's.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:28 pm

Nope, Zambrano still hasn't learned respect, he went ahead and struck out Bonds on a high fastball. Does Ray Durham look like Howard Johnson to anyone else?

Submitted by jacos on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:31 pm

Good news on Z Are the Giants really going to bat Durham 4th? And we are bickering about the fifth starter.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:32 pm

crazy thought, but maybe Bonds wasn't trying too hard in LF in a spring training game. What do you think? and his knees are completely shot on top of not giving a shit anymore about his fielding especially in a ST game.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:36 pm

Floyd got 2, too hard to keep up with who got RBI's, essentially there were three errors that got called hits in the first for the Cubs. Bonds got to the ball, but he didn't keep his eye on it and held his glove over his head to keep from getting bonked. Jones just doubled into the left field gap with Lee and Ramirez on. One RBI there, 8 on the spring for Jock.

Submitted by Doug Dascenzo on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:39 pm

"crazy thought, but maybe Bonds wasn’t trying too hard in LF in a spring training game. What do you think?" Nobody likes to look like a fool in front of thousands of people, regardless of whether or not it's ST. And 2 errors in one inning makes you look like a fool. Then again, this is the same guy who showed up last year in a Paula Abdul outfit.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:40 pm

yeah, I'm sure Bonds will worry greatly about his perception in front of the fans. I imagine him losing hours of sleep over it.... :)

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:41 pm

Derrek Lee just left the game after a clumbsy slide. Looks like he could have stayed in if the game counted.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:42 pm

This freaking umpire is squeezing Zambrano and it's starting to tick me off.

Submitted by Silent Towel on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:47 pm

I'm glad Zambrano is being squeezed. No better time than a spring training game for somebody, namely the umpire, to screw around with Z in order to see how he reacts. Does he rise about questionable umpiring, or does he succumb? Does he let his emotions get the best of him, or does he knuckle down? He needs a test like this, and now is the perfect time to conduct it.

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:58 pm

how's jones' throws looking this spring. i havent heard much about it except he's hitting the cutoff men better.

Submitted by RD on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:59 pm

Cubster- You mention watching in NZ at 9? Try Brisbane at 6:00. Our not having Daylight Savings Time really screws things up. Not to mention the US moving the end of DST up...

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:00 pm

try brisbane? with the weather there i'd love to try brisbane...hehe.

Submitted by RD on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:03 pm

I don't know, Crunch... It's been highs of 38*C here the past couple of days, which equates to ... 100.4*F. Not good.

Submitted by RD on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:11 pm

These radio guys are not good. Say what you will about Ron's, uh, abilities, but Pat is outstanding. Both of these guys are lame.

Submitted by George Altman on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:12 pm

What I'd like to see Barry Bonds catch is a grand jury indictment for perjury.........I can't believe $16.5 million from the Giants because he puts butts in the seats to break the HR record. Unbelievable.

Submitted by The Joe on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:14 pm

Yeah it's pretty brutal. Ron might be...um, special, but I love him and at least enjoy the broadcasts.

Submitted by C-Murder on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:14 pm

z just K'd a guy (not sure who-just turned it on) and then took of his hat and yelled something. His shoulder has dirt on it from that tumble you guys were talking about. This guy is classic.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:26 pm

did the Giants' PA announcer really just say Jeff "ZA MOE JUH" was in to pitch?!

Submitted by cubfanbudman on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:27 pm

THERIOT! Hopefully Lou has the balls to start Theriot over DeRosa. it's obvious who the more complete player is. plus, he is an IDEAL 2nd batter, seeing a ton of pitches, getting on base quite a bit for D.Lee, hitting the other way, and ADDING speed at the top of the lineup.

Submitted by C-Murder on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:30 pm

SamarJAW is pitching to Barry right now. This kid looks great, like he should be on the roster right now. That good.

Submitted by Wes on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:36 pm

Boy, Samardziah;jadsgn's slider is absolutely filthy today. Other than a couple of seeing eye singles, he was excellent.

Submitted by C-Murder on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:36 pm

Three two out singles. No good contact, 2 could have had plays on em. Great location of his fastball. Got out of the jam on a flyout to center that Soriano had trouble locating in the sun. He looks like a real quality pitcher.

Submitted by C-Murder on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:11 pm

was that Phil that said there are rumblings in the Cubs organization about how big a steal SmarJAW is going to be? It may have been the score, but apparently his velocity has gone up from 90ish (during football season, heavy lifting ect) and since it has increased to mid-nineties. He looks like he could literally be an ace. Today, they described one of his pitches as "lethal". My new man crush.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:15 pm

what the hell was Izturis hitting before today? MLB boxscore says he's down to .412 after going 0-4. And Jake Fox keeps raking....

Submitted by Chad on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:27 pm

"what the hell was Izturis hitting before today? MLB boxscore says he’s down to .412 after going 0-4." Based on his Spring Training, I can safely say that Cesar Itzuris will flirt with .400 all year long. You can't stop Cesar Izturis, you can only hope to contain him. But really, I think if pitchers only threw fastballs all year long, Cesar would be a much better hitter. Once they really start throwing sliders and curves...

Submitted by Wes on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:29 pm

I tell you what I really like about Samarasd;fjhadnbdija. The slider, obviously, but also his velocity continues to increase and he's got a really good looking sinker at 91-92. Try hitting a 92 mph sinker in the air. Can't be done. No way. He doesn't throw it a whole lot, though. I wish he'd throw that more instead of supposedly working on the change.

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:35 pm

its still early. the change is just what he was focusing on in peoria. he's not been around long and maybe the 4-seamer/sinker is higher up on the list now...or maybe he's just giving it a test run...or etc. either way he's got a nice base of a fastball/slider and is only a complimenting pitch away from being a very interesting option.

Submitted by Transmission on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:43 pm

Is now an OK time to point out that I was mocked and scorned when I called the Sammyninja signing a good deal? Who's having the last laugh now, huh? It's me, Zoidberg! hahahahhahaaaaaaaaa. Er, ah, I'm glad he's having an encouraging spring. hooray spring.

Submitted by Chad on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:04 pm

Freedom, Freedom, Freedom, OY! Freedom, Freedom, Freedom, OY! Freedom, Freedom, Freedom, OY!

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:12 pm

Is now an OK time to point out that I was mocked and scorned when I called the Sammyninja signing a good deal? yes, you were right. He really looks to be worth every penny the Cubs spent on him. And I understand your plight, having been mocked and scorned for speculating a week earlier than most that Mark Prior's career might be toast.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:22 pm

prior's career is toast? someone better tell him quick..... the guy's 26, if something doesn't click within the next month or two, he probably heads for surgery to fix that "looseness" and he tries again in about a year...

Submitted by Transmission on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:56 pm

I am quite certain I've never suggested that Prior is toast. In fact, I'm quite certain I was one of the people advising no one to panic. I've certainly been wrong before - just not much lately. ~grin~

Submitted by cubfanbudman on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:09 pm

when do we scrap the idea of soriano playing center field? when does theriot get the official nod at 2b? When do we start tossing around the idea of trading the likes of guzman, eyre, and murton for Rocco Baldelli? ....this bud's for you?

Submitted by Rynox on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:10 pm

By the way, his stuff was fan*tas*tic. And he stayed cool and hit his spots dead-on most of the time. It was very impressive.

Submitted by CUBBY on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:07 pm

sammy knows he's not making the club (immediately at least) so he's not sweating results and just letting his ability do its thing. i think its great that he seemed to do well cutting loose like that. maybe howry was the opposite, sweating results and "aiming" his pitches too hard. just a thought.

Submitted by jacos on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:45 pm

Samardzja knick name at ND was the Shark (due to his profile). It would be cool that one day at Wrigley when he comes in from the bullpen and they play the theme form "Jaws".

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:04 pm

howry's probably working on something like most pitchers do at this time. I don't think Eyre is doing too hot either.

Submitted by carmenfanzone on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:05 pm

Not to be petty but please don't refer to Samardjiza as "Sammy"... I vote Angel for #5, Theriot for second base for what its worth. Looking ahead, I'd like to see these 12 pitchers break camp: 1. Zambrano 2. Lilly 3. Marquis 4. Hill 5. Guzman 6. Dempster 7. Howry 8. Eyre 9. Wood 10. Cotts 11. Rapada 12. Wuertz (if healthy)

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:18 pm

parappa the rappa hasnt been fooling too many this spring. out of the "little to no chance" kids out there rocky cherry has the early lead on that one. still...unless the team dumps/trades/sends-down miller, guzman, or prior there's not much room for anyone.

Submitted by JP on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:26 pm

Hey guys, thanks for the mention of my site, Road To Wrigley. As I mentioned over in the comments of my site, we're just getting going right now, and we have a lot planned. So check back often, especially once the minor league season begins.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:53 pm

Ohman vs lefties the last 2 years... 165/274/286 I think we could use someone like that... for comparision, Scott Eyre &Neil Cotts  and I'll go Billy Wagner & Mike Myers as test cases the last 3 years... Eyre: 216/285/376 Cotts: 240/328/414 Wagner: 136/177/174 Myers: 213/272/321 yeah I think Ohman's got something going for him there...

Submitted by crunch on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:11 pm

wagner is that good against lefties? wow. yeah, i know, its not THAT surprising...but still, yeah, i wouldnt imagine a sub-.200 ob% and especially not slugging.

Submitted by Andrew on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:24 pm

How is it possible for a pitcher to have a higher slugging percentage against than OBP against? He gives up more walks than extra-base hits?

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:26 pm

yeah I guess.... 132 AB, 18 H, 1 3b, 1 HR, 4 BB, 3 HBP, 40 K over the last 3 yrs for Wagner. I'm guessing the HBP "hurt" Wagner on the OBP side..

Submitted by The Real Neal on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:34 pm

Unfortunately, Ohman is a LOOGY, whereas Wagne, Eyre and potentially Cotts are not. If I have to watch Ohman 'turn around' Berkman one more time, I am going to cry. I guess he can get crappy right handed hitters out, but the good ones seem to own him.

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 03:56 pm

.239/.349/.369 against righties the last 2 years but that wasn't my point. Point is that Ohman is as good against lefties as there is and that should be his role on the team. Seems to be some sort of of outcry that Ohman is expendable (which he is to a degree) because we may have 3 lefties in the pen, although he's the best of the bunch at actually getting lefties out. I guess he can get crappy right handed hitters out, but the good ones seem to own him. I'm going to venture a guess that the good righty hitters own a lot of lefty pitchers in the league especially those of Berkman's abilities.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Tue, 03/13/2007 - 03:13 am

Yeah, but Berkman's a switch hitter. I would rather have Weurtz,Howry,Dempster or Wood facing Berkman from the left side than Ohman from the right.

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 03/13/2007 - 03:12 pm

okay, Berkman's a far better left-handed hitter than he is a righty, so I'd probably go with Cotts and Eyre in those situations (and Remlinger when he was here), but I don't actually understand where all this came from. (for the record, Berkman is 2 for 6 with a walk, 2 K's and a homer versus Ohman, you must have a real bad memory of the homer). I was just saying that Ohman is an extremely effective LOOGY and should be used accordingly.

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