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39 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (one slot is open), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL and one player has been DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT (DFA)   

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and nine players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, three players are on the 15-DAY IL, and one player is on the 10-DAY IL

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* bats or throws left
# bats both

PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Hector Neris 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

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

OPTIONED: 9 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 3
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P   

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

DFA: 1 
Garrett Cooper, 1B 
 




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Game 85 Thread / Cubs @ Pirates (1 of 3)

Submitted by Rob G. on
Game Chat Jason Marquis vs. Paul Maholm Lineups:
Soriano LF McLouth CF
Fontenot 2B Sanchez 2B
Lee 1B LaRoche 1B
Ramirez 3B Nady RF
DeRosa RF Doumit C
Pagan CF Bay LF
Theriot SS Bautista 3B
Bowen C Wilson SS
Marquis P Maholm P

Comments

Submitted by Rory on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:24 pm

Why doesn't Pie play CF - this is BS - I like Pagan as a sub or as a defensive replacement in RF - but he sucks as a CF. I will add my vote to send Pie down to the minors if he is simple going to be a bench guy.

Submitted by Rob G. on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:24 pm

http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/2007/07/game_notes_… The Game Notes for tonight are pretty sweet... * The Cubs have won 15 of their last 21 games played in Pittsburgh. * The Cubs have gone 11-2 over their last 13 games – the best record in the majors since June 22. * The Pirates have not committed a single error over their last 11 games. The longest errorless streak this season has been by the Mets, who went 12 straight games without an error from May 20 to June 3. * The Pirates have scored 14 extra-inning runs this season (tied for the most in the majors), while the Cubs have scored just one run in extra innings (tied for the fewest in the majors). * Over the last 50 years, only one player (minimum 70 PA) has hit for a higher average against the Pirates than Alfonso Soriano (.413). Jose Cruz Jr. has hit .415 against the Bucs over his career. * Over his last eight games, Adam LaRoche has hit .500 (16/32) with five homers, 11 RBI and 11 extra-base hits. * Over his last four divisional starts, Jason Marquis has allowed a total of just three earned runs. So far this season, Marquis’ 1.67 ERA against the NL Central is the lowest by any pitcher (minimum 30 IP).

Submitted by Rishi on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:42 pm

Well, Rory, it is a lefty tonight. However, I do agree that Pie on the bench is unacceptable. Let's see him get through a slump, adjust and become a great player. If he doesn't, at least we'll know. Pagan is the perfect fourth outfielder, not the perfect center fielder.

Submitted by RandallB on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:55 pm

As long as we keep winning I think I'm gonna defer to Lou on when Pie starts. If he's as good as advertised he'll start to impress the coaching staff and earn his spot. Until then let the guys who get paid to fix his swing do just that.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:59 pm

Just a week ago, Rocky Cherry was pitching for the Chicago Cubs against the Milwaukee Brewers in front of a packed house at Wrigley Field in Chicago. This morning, Rocky Cherry had the pleasure of throwing a DL rehab assignment for the AZL Cubs versus the AZL Brewers in front of about a dozen fans at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa in 110+ degree heat. Oh, the humanity! Cherry worked just one inning (that would be the top of of the 1st), and had an easy 1-2-3 11-pitch inning. He was sharp, threw strikes, and his slider looked great. Unfortunately, the AZL Cubs bats took a siesta today, as the Brewers held the Cubs scoreless until the bottom of the 9th. The Cubs rallied for a couple of runs in the final frame, as Jeffrey Rea (18th round pick out of Mississippi State) singled, Leon Johnson (10th round pick out of BYU) continued his hot hitting--tripling into the right-field corner, and Luke Sommer (30th round pick out of the University of San Francisco) doubled down the RF line, producing two runs. But that's all they got, there wasn't any more. box score The Cubs roving minor league base-running and outfield instructor Bob Dernier is at Fitch Park this week, working with the Mesa Cubs on the finer points of base-stealing, base-running, and outfield play. It's always good to see The Deer! Here is (best I can tell) the most-latest Cubs Fitch Park Infirmary Report: FITCH PARK INFIRMARY * bats or throws left # bats both PITCHERS (REHAB) Jose Ceda (shoulder – limited activity only) Rocky Cherry (shoulder - ACTIVE REHAB with AZL Mesa Cubs) Rafael Dolis (elbow – limited activity only) Angel Guzman (elbow - limited activity only) Adam Harben (post-’06 TJ elbow surgery – limited activity only) Billy Muldowney (elbow – ACTIVE REHAB with AZL Mesa Cubs) * Taylor Parker (elbow – limited activity only) Leonel Perez (elbow – limited activity only) PITCHERS (INACTIVE) Federico Baez (elbow) Todd Blackford (TJ elbow surgery) Michael Cooper (shoulder surgery - torn rotator cuff) Miguel Cuevas (broken foot) Yuri Higgins (broken left hand – non-throwing hand) Brett Jackson (shoulder surgery – torn labrum) Kitt Kopach (shoulder surgery) Wade Miller (post-’05 shoulder surgery) Roberto Novoa (fractured shoulder – off-season car crash) * Mark Pawelek (right elbow fracture – non-throwing arm) Mark Prior (shoulder surgery) * Chris Shaver (shoulder surgery) Donny Walters (broken right hand) Kerry Wood (torn rotator cuff) POSITION PLAYERS Sammy Baez, OF (shoulder – BP only) # Marwin Gonzalez, INF (broken hand - OUT) Brandon Guyer, OF (shoulder – OUT) * Clark Hardman, OF (strained calf – BP only) Andy Lopez, OF (quad - BP only) # Francisco Tirado, INF (quad – BP only) NOTE: Higgins, Guyer, and Hardman suffered their injuries prior to signing with the Cubs. .

Submitted by MikeC on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:02 pm

Found this little nugget off Yahoo which sums up my Matt Murton position... Another guy who needs to break the tyrannical yoke is Matt Murton. Murton put up an OPS of .919 in the second half last year in the Majors at age 24, and suddenly found himself fighting for playing time with Cliff Floyd and, after Felix Pie got called up, Jacque Jones. Sure, Murton's struggled this year, but that was in 119 sporadic at-bats. What's worse, the Cubs tried to play him only against lefties for a while even though Murton's never had trouble hitting right-handed pitching. The problem is that Floyd and Jones (two lefties who can't hit lefties) needed to get at-bats, and that left few chances for Murton against northpaws. In other words, he was penalized not because of an inability on his part but because of his teammates' shortcomings. Now the Cubs can't even find a taker for Jones' contract, and Floyd is at best an injury-prone 34-year-old replacement level player in right field. Meanwhile, Murton's back at Triple-A. Murton sure would look good playing for the Yankees. I bet they would swap Abreu for him.

Submitted by Rishi on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:03 pm

I think Clark Hardman takes the Cubs Farm System Best Name crown from the aforementioned Rocky Cherry.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:24 pm

AZ Phil, Why are the Tigers allowed to replace Neifi during his suspension? I thought a team had to play a man down?

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:38 pm

It's the bottom of the 2nd and I'd like to go on record and say I don't think this line up can score 2 runs against a lefty.

Submitted by Rynox on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:40 pm

MikeC: Murton sure would look good playing for the Yankees. I bet they would swap Abreu for him. Jim Hendry: "Want to trade Abreu for Matt Murton?" Brian Cashman: "Matt who? Mutton? Never heard of him... and you want Abreu? Screw off."

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:05 pm

HR drought for the Cubs has grown to epic proportions. The Pirates can jack them at will...the Cubs-- not so much. It's the botton of the 3rd and I'd like to go on record as saying the Cubs will go homerless again today. The Cubs will not homer tonight.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:27 pm

chifan3887 — July 6, 2007 @ 5:24 pm AZ Phil, Why are the Tigers allowed to replace Neifi during his suspension? I thought a team had to play a man down? =================== CHIFAN: There are two types of suspensions. 1. A player who is suspended as the result of violating MLB's banned substance policy can be placed on his club's Restricted List for the period of time that the player is suspended. A player on the Restricted List does not count against his club's 25-man roster or 40-man roster. Being placed on the Restricted List literally means a player is on an unpaid Leave of Absence. (The Restricted List can also be used when a player leaves a club for "personal reasons"). 2. A player who is suspended by MLB as the result of "bad behavior" on the field counts against his club's 25-man roster and 40-man roster while he serves his suspension. His club must play one-man short while the player is suspended.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:40 pm

Doug Dascenzo — July 6, 2007 @ 5:06 pm Is Rocky Cherry actually injured, or was it just a roster move? ======================== DOUG: It was a legitimate injury (shoulder stiffness).

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:02 pm

bad day for cubs ex-SS's... BALTIMORE SHORTSTOP FREDDIE BYNUM HAS LEFT THE GAME IN THE THIRD INNING WITH AN APPARENT LEFT HAMSTRING INJURY.

Submitted by Johann on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:56 pm

Oh, I'd just like to say that Eric Gagne blew a save tonight, so that means he sucks.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:18 pm

interesting quote from Neifi on the AP story on his suspension: "I say to my fans {he should have been more precise and said Dusty} that I am not stupid," Perez told the Dominican radio program Impacto Deportivo in his homeland. "I know the difference between good and bad and there are things that are going to be known going forward, but my lawyer has advised me not to talk for now." So does he have an addiction to the substance he got suspended for using or a medical condition that he has to use the banned substance for? or both? Sounds like this story is not over.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Fri, 07/06/2007 - 07:36 pm

"Bad day for the White Sox too…MIN scored 32 runs on them today!" What is sad is the last 9 runs scored on them happened after they had to use their starting pitcher in the lineup because Redmond had to be taken out of the game, after Thome lost his bat on a swing and hit Redmond in the head. Mauer was DH'ing and had to replace him.

Submitted by cubster on Sat, 07/07/2007 - 07:33 am

here is the link on a lengthy analysis of Jacque Jones from Marc Normandin of Baseball Prospectus (subscription required)...mostly says he sucks but will suck less if the wind starts blowing out at Wrigley, so start praying to Notus the greek god of wind. http://tinyurl.com/ypelve The article has some great diagrams of where HR's have landed at Wrigley in 2006 and this yr.

Recent comments

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    I don’t buy that. They had been doing that for years.

    They did it with Matt Holliday. They did it with John Lackey. They did it with Mark Mulder. They did it with Jason Heyward, who had a great year for them. I’m sure there’s more but those come to mind immediately.

    I attribute it more to a breakdown in what they’re doing in terms of development than a culture thing.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    They won those trades and sacrificed their culture. That’s exactly their problem.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    The other part that’s kind of crazy is they made two very high profile trades, one for Goldschmidt and one for Arenado, and they very clearly won those trades. They just haven’t been able to develop players the last handful of years the way they usually do.

    I guess the moral there is it’s hard to stay on top of your game and be good at what you do in perpetuity.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Marmol was extended at the beginning of the year. Two years I believe.

  • crunch (view)

    Jesse Rogers @JesseRogersESPN
    Craig Counsell doesn’t have a timetable for Cody Bellinger who technically has two cracked ribs on his right side. CT scan showed it today.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Thought it might have been David Peralta given the open 40 man spot and how PCA has played so far. 

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    I hope they keep Mozeliak a few more years. Marmol too!

  • crunch (view)

    wow, counsell coming with the early lineup.  rarity.

    canario/tauchman/happ RF/CF/LF

  • crunch (view)

    PCA called up.

  • crunch (view)

    welp...

    bellinger...fractured rib.

    a not-very-ready PCA will probably be called up when it would be much better for him to be in AAA getting regular ABs.

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