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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 eight players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, three players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players is on the 10-DAY IL

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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
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
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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Submitted by Cubnut on

Effective immediately, Joe Aiello of "View From The Bleachers" is joining us here at TCR. Joe started his blog back in October of '03--the "Dark Time"--and over the years he turned VFTB into one of the true stalwart Cub blogs.

We're thrilled to have him.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:56 am

As I've been reporting, switch hitter Milton Bradley remains the Cubs' No. 1 target for the outfield, Cubs people re-confirmed with me today. Bradley led the AL in OPS at .999 this year. The Cubs tell me they're not worried at all about Bradley's mercurial behavior. They like the fact that he might be able to light a fire or two in a laid-back clubhouse.

is that 3/44, the part about the Cubs liking that he could kick some ass in the clubhouse?

I'm still quite sick, hope to be back writing sooner rather than later....

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Submitted by Brick on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:04 pm

Out of curiosity, what are your symptoms? I had a dry cough for a few days about a month ago, and then suddenly it plunged into my chest and became a persistent wet, hacking cough. That and extreme fatigue were mostly the only symptoms, though there has been some occasional stuffiness and feverish feelings. I wish I could tell you how long it lasts, but over a month later I'm still waiting for it to end.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:18 pm

started with a bad cough, sore throat, horrible headaches and that achy/fatigue feeling...thought I kicked it pretty quick, but it came back with a vengence over the weekend. The Christmas party on Thursday and the red wine probably didn't help matters. Now I'm hacking up all kinds of stuff and still have the horrible headaches. The achy/fatigue feeling comes and goes now...

my rather hectic schedule and general disregard for making time to go to the doctor probably don't help...

I also recommend you get on some antibiotics though if you're fighting one for a month.

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Submitted by Mister Whipple on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:39 pm

This could also be the influenza virus. Respiratory flus are out there. The achy/fatigue feeling and headaches could be fever related. Recommended actionable items from Dr. Whipple: 1) Go to a doctor and get a blood test for bacterial infection. If positive get on antibiotics. Don't get on antibiotics without the test unless absolutely necessary or you'll be partially to blame for the upcoming plague. 2) Slow down! Take a day or two off of work. Don't pull a Jim Henson. You're much less productive dead. 3) Have some chicken soup. It's good for you. 4) Take your temperature and take ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen ("and" if your fever doesn't break with just one after 8 hours). A rectal thermometer isn't necessary. Chad swears by them. There's no reason to walk around with a fever even if it's only from a cold if you don't have to. You're just making yourself and everyone who you complain to miserable (I keed!). 5) Drink plenty of fluids. Don't drink any solids. Feel better!

Submitted by John Beasley on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:07 am

Looks like the Hawaii fall league is toast. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/ Writer says a second, lower-level Arizona fall league will be announced shortly. As someone who drives long distances for minor league games, major league games, spring training, etc., even I can't picture myself going all the way to Hawaii and wanting to watch a baseball game.

Submitted by WISCGRAD on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:23 am

The Padres should have gotten rid of Giles when they had the chance. He might be a bit distracted this year given that he is now being sued for $10 million by an ex-girlfriend who alleges that he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage. Cheri Olivera's lawsuit accuses Giles of hitting and slapping her in the face, shaking and kicking her, and battering her twice when she was pregnant with his child.

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:52 am

Greetings, Joe. Are you going to adopt a Cub-themed nickname, e.g. Cubman or Cubist? Or perhaps reader The Joe can further distinguish himself. The Joe, if you have trouble, I'm sure Ryno will be glad to provide a striking-if-somewhat-fatalistic Radiohead lyric by which you can call yourself. I think Rob's building an army. The showdown between TCR and BCB seems inevitable.

Submitted by John Beasley on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:12 am

Funny S-T quote: "The Cubs just signed a guy who's so fast, he already has run past Felix Pie on the outfield depth chart and looks like he's about to run Pie right out of the organization."

Submitted by The E-Man on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:54 am

Welcome Joe. Hope you give us less 3/44 stuff than you did on the other blog. (I keed) Actually, you should have ROB G clue you in on what "3/44" means - if he hasn't yet. It is trademarked to TCR.

Submitted by jacos on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:01 pm

Welcome Joe, Trans will learn you the ways of gay witchcraft. RobG will show you how to handle Chad AZ Phil will show you all the good Chinese restaurants. (Hi Calos!)

Submitted by DC Tom on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:01 pm

Welcome, Joe. And a very, very good addition, TCR! Rob is the Aslan of the Cub blogging world, building an army to re-take what is rightfully his. He already had his centaur in AZ Phil and his beaver in Transmission. (something like that, the analogy breaks down because I can't think of a Tumnus.)

Submitted by The Joe on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:05 pm

Hi. You shall go by "Other Joe" from now on. I hope that is cool. [EDIT] Sorry Andrew, didn't read your post. Maybe one of us will have to change their name. Hmm, I'll have to compile a list of possibilities.

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:14 pm

No worries, The Joe (see that just sounds weird - things have been complicated). I'm sick as well and was thinking back on past additions to the TCR writers cabal. Who was that guy that came on with another writer at the same time, and then never contributed or visited the site once? A few months later, he was booted. Anyone remember that?

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:25 pm

I think there were 2 such instances if I recall...

when mostvaluablenetwork.com bought out Ruz and all-baseball.com, you guys got stuck with me and there was another writer there named George Kryoudis (sp?) that came with...he maybe posted 1 or 2 articles.

then when all-baseball.com disappeared and we all moved to mvn.com, or what I like to refer to as the Dark Times, they once again threw the current Cubs writer at mostvaluablenetwork into the mix, Graham something or other...I don't believe he ever wrote an article.

Submitted by Cubster on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:49 pm

one more thing Joe...here's the TCR pink backpack. Team orthopods just don't look good in pink. Carlos will let you know what cyber goodies can be carried in it. Last time I looked I think Johan's Mom was inside.

Submitted by Cubster on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:53 pm

Gathright fever (from Wikipedia, soon to be a Wiklifield entry): Viral illness producing strong urge to jump over a car, in Cub fans though when they get this illness, they can't jump high enough and get run over.

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