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39 players are on 40-MAN ROSTER (roster is full)
Three players are on 60-DAY DL (do not count against 40-man roster)
One player is on 15-day DL
13 players have been optioned to the minors
* bats or throws left
# bats both
PITCHERS (12)
Michael Bowden
Shawn Camp
Scott Feldman
Kyuji Fujikawa
Kevin Gregg
Edwin Jackson
Carlos Marmol
Hector Rondon
* James Russell
Jeff Samardzija
Carlos Villanueva
* Travis Wood
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CATCHERS (2):
Welington Castillo
# Dioner Navarro
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INFIELDERS (5):
Darwin Barney
Starlin Castro
Cody Ransom
* Anthony Rizzo
* Luis Valbuena
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OUTFIELDERS (6):
* Julio Borbon
* David DeJesus
Scott Hairston
* Nate Schierholtz
Alfonso Soriano
* Ryan Sweeney
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15-DAY DL (1):
Matt Garza, P
60-DAY DL (3):
Scott Baker, P
* Steve Clevenger, C-IF
Arodys Vizcaino, P
OPTIONED (13):
Alberto Cabrera, P
Rafael Dolis, P
* Brett Jackson, OF
Junior Lake, IF-OF
Trey McNutt, P
* Brooks Raley, P
* Chris Rusin, P
Dave Sappelt, OF
Jorge Soler, OF
Matt Szczur, OF
Christian Villanueva, 3B
Josh Vitters, 3B-1B
* Logan Watkins, INF
Man. Getting kinda antsy for some trading to happen as I watch this team of dead men walking (or striking out or whatever). I know. Patience, right? Yeah, we all have a little practice at that. Oh well, I get a little ranty, I make a cartoon. Can't wait to make some happy ones in the future.
Submitted by CubbyBlue on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 1:54pm
Submitted by springs on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:27pmPermalink
Not at all saying it is his fault in SD or Chicago, but it does seem amazing that we would have to give compensation to sign someone for gm when his current and previous team are tied for the worst record in baseball.
...sources suggest the Cubs will land the 20-year-old outfielder(Soler), who was recently declared a free agent.
“They have spent a lot of time with him,’’ the source said of the Cubs.
also says Blue Jays might be willing to deal some of their young pitching to make a run this year.
1st inning, 4 spot:
Zeke DeVoss walks.
Pin-Chieh Chen singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Scott Alexander. Zeke DeVoss to 2nd.
Anthony Giansanti flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.
Paul Hoilman doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Tim Ferguson. Zeke DeVoss scores. Pin-Chieh Chen to 3rd.
Wes Darvill grounds out, pitcher Scott Alexander to first baseman Dean Espy.
Javier Baez reaches on throwing error by third baseman Michael Antonio. Pin-Chieh Chen scores. Paul Hoilman to 3rd.
With Yasiel Balaguert batting, Javier Baez steals (4) 2nd base.
Yasiel Balaguert walks.
Sergio Burruel singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams. Paul Hoilman scores. Javier Baez scores. Yasiel Balaguert to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Jason Mitchell replaces Scott Alexander.
Oliver Zapata grounds out, shortstop Orlando Calixte to first baseman Dean Espy.
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from CBS sports and Tribune...
CBS...To make room for Garza on the roster, the Cubs earlier Tuesday designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment. Also Tuesday, Chicago claimed RHP Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and assigned him to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.
Trib...The 24-year-old Sanchez had a 3.72 earned-run average in nine appearances at Triple-A Memphis. He made 43 appearances for the Cardinals in 2011 and '12, compiling a 3.40 earned-run average. Last year he had a 6.60 ERA in 17 outings for the Cardinals.
btw on Garza, Cubs have no reason to trade him if they don't score big-time prospects. They'll certainly offer him the qualifying offer and get the draft pick or happily have him back.
Comments
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:03pm Permalink
once again, the Cardinals show new ways to prove how intelligent they are (for under $700K)...
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/201...
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:45pm Permalink
I had no idea there was an Alaska Summer Leauge.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:07pm Permalink
Iowa split a double header vs Nashville yesterday, oddly they have another double header today. Must be fun for the pitching staffs.
http://iowa.cubs.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t451
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:28pm Permalink
...at least we don't have to worry about extending our franchise record 1 run loss string today.
5 runs for Shark in 3.1 innings.
go #1 draft choice. Sing with me, Go Pad's Go.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:27pm Permalink
Not at all saying it is his fault in SD or Chicago, but it does seem amazing that we would have to give compensation to sign someone for gm when his current and previous team are tied for the worst record in baseball.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:34pm Permalink
well done Tim....
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:35pm Permalink
Untouchable Samardzija having a rough go today vs. the Twins.
Cardinals
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:39pm Permalink
jump on the John Gaub DFA train and grab him.
Indians, Cubs, Rays, Rangers and now Cards.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:47pm Permalink
...why am i watching this?
and how many times will i do this to myself?
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:58pm Permalink
this game needs more shawn camp.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:55pm Permalink
prototypical photos of remaining cub fans...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-tnnSV5E7jo/TPZnELk...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Xg2C1QAoH9A/TAqQVFI...
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 3:32pm Permalink
for what little it's worth
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/yanks_...
...sources suggest the Cubs will land the 20-year-old outfielder(Soler), who was recently declared a free agent.
“They have spent a lot of time with him,’’ the source said of the Cubs.
also says Blue Jays might be willing to deal some of their young pitching to make a run this year.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:01pm Permalink
another sori-homer...12th...he hit his 1st of the season May 15th...
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:28pm Permalink
If only the Twins were in contention...we might be able to convince them to acquire Soriano to make a run.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 5:51pm Permalink
Props to Soriano for increasing his trade value. I guess knocking an ounce off his bat has made a bit of difference after all.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 4:13pm Permalink
cubs lose 3-11.
19-40 overall...tied with the padres for best in futility.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 5:08pm Permalink
Padres are beating the Brewers 4-2 in the 6th...
almost in first place
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 5:17pm Permalink
j.verlander throws his 3rd 120+ pitch game of the year (127)...131 and 123 the others...
he threw 10 last season.
he threw 11 in 2010...including 3 back-to-back...and 5 back-to-back.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 7:40pm Permalink
The I-Cubs won the first game of their DH, 1-0.
Brooks Raley pitched the game of his life, in 7 innings with 6 hits, 6K's, no Walks.
1st inning HR by Matt Tolbert was the difference.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 7:44pm Permalink
Peoria Chiefs ahead 4-0, Kyler Burke pitching thru 4 with 5 K's.
1st inning, 4 spot:
Zeke DeVoss walks.
Pin-Chieh Chen singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Scott Alexander. Zeke DeVoss to 2nd.
Anthony Giansanti flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.
Paul Hoilman doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Tim Ferguson. Zeke DeVoss scores. Pin-Chieh Chen to 3rd.
Wes Darvill grounds out, pitcher Scott Alexander to first baseman Dean Espy.
Javier Baez reaches on throwing error by third baseman Michael Antonio. Pin-Chieh Chen scores. Paul Hoilman to 3rd.
With Yasiel Balaguert batting, Javier Baez steals (4) 2nd base.
Yasiel Balaguert walks.
Sergio Burruel singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams. Paul Hoilman scores. Javier Baez scores. Yasiel Balaguert to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Jason Mitchell replaces Scott Alexander.
Oliver Zapata grounds out, shortstop Orlando Calixte to first baseman Dean Espy.
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 8:39am Permalink
my favorite cartoons since rocky & bullwinkle...
Re: Saturday funnies: fake Cubs commercial
on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:08am Permalink
Bullwinkle: Hey, Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!
Rocky: That trick never works.
Bullwinkle: Nothin' up my sleeve... Presto!