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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
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

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

OPTIONED: 10 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2 
Seiya Suzuki, OF
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

15-DAY IL: 2
* Justin Steele, P  
Jameson Taillon, P 

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




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Cubs Play to Win (and Also to Tie) at Indian School Park

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Starling Peralta threw three perfect innings and Wilson Contreras, Kevin Encarnacion, and Garrett Schlecht smacked run-scoring hits in a five-run 7th, as one squad of Cubs rallied from a 5-0 deficit to tie the Giants 5-5 on Field #1, while meanwhile three pitchers were combining to throw a two-hitter on Field #2 as the other squad of Cubs edged the Giants 2-1, in a Cactus League Extended Spring Training split squad doubleheader this morning at Indian School Park in Scottsdale, AZ.

Both games were seven-inning affairs.

Javier Baez went 0-2, both towering fly balls to LF. One was dropped by the left-fielder for a two-base error, and Baez would come around to score later in the inning on a throwing error by the Giants first-baseman as Baez was taking 3rd base (after initially holding at 2nd) on a 5-3 GO.

RHP Su-Min Jung continues to struggle with "Steve Blass Disease," as he once again was unable to finish an inning. In his first two EXST appearances (1.1 IP), Jung has walked seven (51 pitches - only 17 strikes). 

Here are the abridged box scores from the two games (Cubs players only):

FIELD #1

CUBS SQUAD “B” LINEUP:
1. Shawon Dunston Jr, CF: 1-4 (K, K, 1B, F-7)
2. Carlos Penalver, SS: 0-3 (F-9, 4-6-3 DP, F-9)
3. Dan Vogelbach, DH #1: 1-3 (6-3, 2B, 4-3)
4. Jair Bogaerts, DH #2: 1-3 (K, K, 2B, R)
5. Trevor Gretzky, 1B: 0-2 (K, L-7, BB, R)
6a. Brian Inoa, 2B: 0-1 (F-7, BB)
6b. Luis Acosta, 2B: 0-0 (BB, R)
7a. Wilfredo Petit, C: LEFT GAME WITH SHOULDER INJURY PRIOR TO FIRST AB
7b. Wilson Contreras, C: 2-3 (1B, 1-6 FC, 2B, R, 2 RBI, 2 SB, PO)
8. Kevin Encarnacion, RF: 1-3 (1-3, 5-3, 1B, R, RBI, SB)
9. Garrett Schlecht, LF: 1-3 (K, K, 2B, RBI)
10. Mark Malave, 3B: 1-2 (BB, 1B, P-6)

CUBS SQUAD “B” PITCHERS:
1. Starling Peralta: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 33 pitches (21 strikes), 2/4 GO/FO
2. Ryan Hartman: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 2 WP, 1 PO, 42 pitches (23 strikes), 1/3 GO/FO
3. Su-Min Jung: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 0 K, 28 pitches (11 strikes), 1/1 GO/FO
4. Ramon Garcia: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 20 pitches (11 strikes), 2/2 GO/FO

CUBS SQUAD “B” ERRORS: 2:
1. 3B Mark Malave - E-5 (throwing error allowed batter to reach base safely – eventually scored unearned run)
2. 1B Trevor Gretzky - E-3 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely and unearned run to score)

CUBS SQUAD “B” CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Wilson Contreras: 1 PB

FIELD #2

CUBS SQUAD “A” LINEUP:
1. Danny Lockhart, DH #1: 1-3 (1B, P-6, 1-3, PO)
2. Gioskar Amaya, 2B: 0-3 (K, 6-3, L-9)
3. Javier Baez, SS: 0-2 (F-7, E-7, R)
4. Rock Shoulders, 1B: 0-2 (F-7, 5-3)
5. Jeimer Candelario, 3B: 1-2 (2B, 3-U, R)
6. Xavier Batista, RF: 0-2 (K, 6-3)
7. Trey Martin, CF: 0-2 (K, K)
8. Yaniel Cabezas, C-DH: 0-2 (F-8, 1-3)
9. Yasiel Balaguert, LF: 1-2 (1B, K)
10. Dong-Yub Kim, DH #2: 0-2 (K, K)
11a. Delbis Arcila, DH #3: 0-1 (K)
11b. Neftali Rosario, C: 0-1 (F-8)

CUBS SQUAD “A” PITCHERS:
1. James Pugliese: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 3 K, 45 pitches (32 strikes), 4/1 GO/FO
2. Jin-Young Kim: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 10 pitches (10 strikes), 4/1 GO/FO
3. Roderik Pichardo: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 20 pitches (13 strikes), 2/3 GO/FO

CUBS SQUAD “A” ERRORS: 1
1B Rock Shoulders – E-3 (missed catch on what should have been a 6-3 GO allowed batter to reach base safely)

CUBS SQUAD “A” CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Yaniel Cabezas: 1-1 CS

ATTENDANCE: 16

WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80’s

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Su-Min Jung
Cubs Extended Spring Training
Starling Peralta
Wilson Contreras

Comments

Submitted by MikeC on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 04:06 pm

Would it be crazy to trade for Mark Trumbo and put him in RF? Hell the Angels can have Vitters in exchange, provided they even want him. And while were at it will the Reds take Marmol for Billy Hamilton? LoL i am just in a weird mood.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 04:26 pm

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:36pm — Koyies Bansaw Re: Cubs Play to Win (and Also to Tie) at Indian School Park Phil, I noticed yesterday you said Sheldon McDonald didn't belong in EXST, and belonged in Daytona or Peoria. Is there anyone else you think that about? ====================================== K BANSAW: STARTING PITCHERS: Although he got cuffed around a bit last Saturday vs OAK, LHP Gerardo Concepcion looks like he is ready to move up to Daytona. I don't think his stuff is going to get any better staying down here. RHP Starling Peralta is technically on a rehab at EXST (he's on the Peoria DL), but he threw three perfect innings today (33 pitches) and looked great. I don't know if he is at the pitch count he needs to be to get moved back up to Peoria and be a starter (or piggy-backer), though. RELIEF PITCHERS: LHP Sheldon McDonald (obviously), either at Peoria or Daytona. Also RHRP Roderik Pichardo is a reliever-type who should be at Peoria or Daytona. RHP (ex-3B) Charles Thomas could be the closer or set-up guy at Peoria. He was one of the last pitchers cut from the Peoria squad at the end of Minor League Camp RHP Ramon Garcia could be a useful multi-inning guy or short reliever at Peoria or Daytona. He's another one who was close to making the Peoria Opening Day roster. POSITION PLAYERS: OF Xavier Batista could play RF at Peoria. I had thought that "X-Man" would be the replacement for Reggie Golden when Golden went on the DL, because Batista was the last position player cut from the Peoria squad at the end of Minor League Camp, and he is basically the same type of player as Golden (though not as much of a prospect). Yaniel Cabezas could be a catcher at Peoria. Actually he probably would be there now (instead of Taylor Dayis), except he was slowed by an injury at Minor League Camp where he could catch but not hit. He's 100% now, though. And SS Javier Baez is just simply a man among boys at EXST. He really should be at Peoria. BTW, while Baez is destroying everything in his way, 18-year old switch-hitting 3B Jeimer Candelario is quietly hitting a cool 444/474/722.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 04:27 pm

bases loaded, 1 out in 10th and Braun hits a shallow fly to center. Morgan takes off from third although coach held him up. Not a great throw by Kemp who set up poorly, but ball beat him and gets the tag on his ass before the foot gets in. Ump calls him safe.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 04:55 pm

Epic. 8 shutout innings each, each around 80 pitches.

Submitted by Iggy680 on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 04:42 am

Phil, thoughts on James Pugliese? He's got good size at 6'3, 210. Has hit 94 and is consistently between 90-93. Also, still young at 19 with a projectable frame. He pitched well during Cactus League Play when getting an opportunity within the A+, AA, AAA lineups although brief stints. I see potential in him and expect him to move on to Boise this year.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 04:07 pm

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 6:42am — Iggy680 Phil, thoughts on James Pugliese? He's got good size at 6'3, 210. Has hit 94 and is consistently between 90-93. Also, still young at 19 with a projectable frame. He pitched well during Cactus League Play when getting an opportunity within the A+, AA, AAA lineups although brief stints. I see potential in him and expect him to move on to Boise this year. ===================================== IGGY: I agree with you about James Pugliese. He pitched well at Minor League Camp (including AA and AAA games), and has thrown the ball well so far at EXST. He is on track to go to Boise in June. For those of you who have not seen him pitch, Pugliese has an extreme overhand over-the-top delivery, like Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Josh Collmenter.

Submitted by Rob G. on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 04:05 am

@Cubs: #Cubs lineup @Marlins 4/19: DeJesus RF, Barney 2B, Castro SS, Soriano LF, Stewart 3B, LaHair 1B, Soto C, Byrd CF, Samardzija P

Recent comments

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I THINK I agree with that decision. They committed to Wicks as a starter and, while he hasn’t been stellar I don’t think he’s been bad enough to undo that commitment.

    That said, Wesneski’s performance last night dictates he be the next righty up.

    Quite the dilemma. They have many good options, particularly in relief, but not many great ones. And complicating the situation is that the pitchers being paid the most are by and large performing the worst - or in Taillon’s case, at least to this point, not at all.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Wesneski and Mastrobuoni to Iowa

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    Wesneski can't pitch for a couple of days after the 4 IP from last night. But Jed picked Wicks over Wesneski.

  • crunch (view)

    booooooooooo

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Tonight’s game postponed. Split games on Saturday.

  • crunch (view)

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  • Bill (view)

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Teheran minor league deal is done, per MLB.

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