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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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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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Angels in the Outfield and Angel on the Mound at Diablo Park

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Los Angeles Angels LHP Scott Kazmir (lower back strain) threw 3.2 IP of shutout ball (three hits, no walks and four strikeouts, 2/5 GO/FO) on a 45-pitch rehab assignment, and the EXST Angels cruised to a 5-1 victory over the EXST Cubs in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action at Diablo Park in Tempe this morning.

For all you Angels fans out there, Kazmir looked very good, threw all of his pitches for strikes, and reported no back pain or stiffness.

Angel Guzman (2010 shoulder surgery rehab), RHP Jon Nagel (post-2010 non-TJS elbow surgery rehab), RHP Justin Bristow (2010 non-TJS elbow surgery rehab), and RHP Su-Min Jung (unknown-type injury rehab) were among the five pitchers employed by the Cubs today. Guzman struggled to throw his fastball for strikes, but he had good velocity (92 MPH) on his heater, and both his change-up and curve looked OK. He allowed one run (earned) in one inning of work (16 pitches – 8 strikes), issuing a lead-off walk, with the run coming around to score after a stolen base and two ground outs.

The Cubs scored their only run in the top of the 6th. Wes Darvill led-off with a line-drive single to CF, and then with two outs, Reggie Golden (after striking out in both of his two previous ABs) hammered an opposite-field triple into the RF corner to score Darvill from 1st base.

The Angels put the game away in the bottom of the 7th off 19-year old Korean "bonus baby" RHP Jin-Young Kim, piecing together three singles, a wild pitch, and a costly Xavier Batista error to plate three runs (albeit only one of the runs was earned).

In EXST Cubs roster news, catcher Luis Flores has completed his injury rehab assignment and has been assigned to Peoria. (Flores suffered a concussion last month in Minor League Camp).

Here is today’s abridged box score (Cubs players only):

LINEUP:
1a. Pin-Chieh Chen, DH #1: 0-3 (K, F-7, F-7)
1b. Johan DeJesus, PH: 0-1 (6-3)
2. Wes Darvill, SS: 1-4 (K, F-8, 1B, P-3, R)
3. Wilson Contreras, 3B: 2-4 (1B, 6-3, K, 1B)
4. Marco Hernandez, 2B: 0-4 (K, F-7, F-9, 4-6-3 DP)
5. Reggie Golden, RF: 1-4 (K, K, 3B, F-9, RBI)
6. Xavier Batista, 1B: 0-3 (F-7, F-8, K)
7. Oliver Zapata, CF: 0-3 (4-3, K, K)
8. Vismeldy Bieneme, DH #2: 2-3 (1B, 1B, K)
9a. Yaniel Cabezas, C: 1-2 (1B, 6-3)
9b. Max Kwan, C: 0-1 (F-9)
10. Blair Springfield, LF: 0-3 (P-3, K, F-7)

PITCHERS:
1. Angel Guzman: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 16 pitches (8 strikes), 2/0 GO/FO
2. Jon Nagel: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 9 pitches (7 strikes), 2/1 GO/FO
3. Justin Bristow: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 28 pitches (17 strikes), 2/1 GO/FO
4. Su-Min Jung: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 24 pitches (14 strikes), 1/2 GO/FO
5. Jin-Young Kim: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R (1 ER),0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 43 pitches (29 strikes), 3/4 GO/FO

ERRORS: 1
1B Xavier Batista E3 – bobbled ground ball allowing batter to reach base safely – eventually resulted in two unearned runs scoring

CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Yaniel Cabeza: 1-2 CS

ATTENDANCE: 7

WEATHER: Sunny & breezy with temperatures in the 80’s

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Cubs Extended Spring Training
Angel Guzman

Comments

Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 04:32 pm

Iowa: PPD Smokies: Jackson 8, Flaherty 5, LeMahieu 4, Lalli 2, Vitters 3, Ridling 7, Adduci 9, Samson 6, Dolis 9 Jackson HBP, SB and run & Vitters and Flaherty with early 2B's Daytona: Lake SS, Cerda 3B, Ha RF, Bour 1B, Castillo DH, Burgess LF, Brenly C, Crawford CF, Watkins 2B, Kurcz RHP Ha with a HR early, Burgess and Castillo with 2B's Peoria; PPD

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Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 04:06 pm

left game with an injury although reportedly still throwing 96 when he left, don't know which body part yet.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:58 pm

lower back spasm after slipping on a pitch, should be okay for next start

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Submitted by Newport on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 04:12 am

Increased growth hormone in the body(either from pituitary gland tumors or however the fuck these athletes use it) causes acromegaly. The most visible symptoms are enlargement of hands, feet and certain facial features(lips, ears, nose,jaw). It also causes growth of the skull and forehead......Mr. Bonds. I've noticed a lot of athletes with gigantic foreheads lately. Plus it causes swelling in other organs like the HEART. I imagine we will see quite a few ball players from this generation die early. HGH probably can be used safely, but in general it's not a good idea to fuck with your endocrine system when you are already perfectly healthy. It's a delicate system that can cause chain reactions of other problems. I'm betting if Brian Wilson is using HGH, he isn't doing it in moderation, doesn't seem to be his style.

Submitted by Jumbo on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:33 am

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0419-cubs-bit… I don't think this article means much, but I sure wouldn't oppose Castro hitting third. Fuk/Baker can go back to leadoff, but I'm not sure who would take the leadoff spot when Colvin starts. I guess this is how it would end up Fuk Barney Castro Ramirez Pena Soriano Byrd Soto (Note - I would arrange the bottom half Soto, Soriano, Pena, Byrd)

Submitted by Jumbo on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:41 am

To Phil or anyone else who cares to answer: When would the team consider bringing up another minor league position player during the season? Jackson's had a helluva start, but I wouldn't think that the team would bring him up before late in the season barring an injury. I don't know if anyone other minor leaguers woud push for the big league club this season anyway. These off days are hard to deal with

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Submitted by Paul Noce on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:16 pm

I think Jackson probably needs a lot of everyday playing, preferably in the minors this full season. I don't think any 'prospects' who are hitters would be ready for any real playing time this season in the majors. We might see Fernando Perez if there is an OF injury, but he's not a prospect. As for pitchers, Jay Jackson could very well be up here now if he were healthy, given the injuries to our rotation. Maybe we'll get to see him later this year. I'm sure we'll see some minor league relievers this summer once injuries strike, but I don't know if any of them we are likely to see this year are more than just average prospects. Chris Carpenter has intrigued me. Welington Castillo could come out at some point too, but probably only if Geo or Hill get hurt before September. Hopefully he makes enough improvement on defense he can stick next year.

Submitted by craig on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:36 am

Phil, thanks for your reports. Last summer Austin Reed looked promising. I think I've read every one of your reports this spring, but I don't recall seeing any reference to Reed. To your knowledge, is he in camp, and healthy? Or is he hurt?

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:54 am

from Rotoworld TCU's Matt Purke will see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday due to soreness in his throwing shoulder. Uh oh. Purke was widely expected to be one of the first 10 picks in June's First-Year Player Draft, but has shown diminished velocity in recent outings. The 21-year-old left-hander was selected by the Rangers with the 19th pick of the 2009 draft, but decided to attend TCU. way to go numbnuts

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:16 am

all kinds of baseball today...sweet.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:06 pm

Castro 6, Barney 4, Byrd 8, Ramirez 5, Pena 3, Soriano 7, Colvin 9, Soto 2, Garza 1 vs. Venable RF, Bartlett SS, Hudson 2B, Headley 3B, Hundley C, Ludwick LF, Hawpe 1B, Patterson CF, Moseley RHP Fukudome in the nightcap, Castro may bat third

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:48 pm

The have's and the have not's Castro (996), Barney (.782), Byrd (.658), Ramirez (.878), Pena (.584), Soriano (.814), Colvin (.602), Soto (.686) to harp on an earlier point, isn't it better to put your guys not sucking all together? I think the idea of protection has had more holes shot through it than Vito Corleone. more appropriate lineup? Castro, Barney (for now), Ramirez, Soriano....the rest of the riff-raff.... Fukudome (who has the morning off to spend with the wife and new kid and I assume the original kid is there too) has a .805 OPS, Baker .926 and when Fukudome plays, the Tony LaRussa special Fukudome, Castro, Ramirez, Soriano, Pena, Soto, Byrd, Pitcher, Barney then you get 5 hitters in a row that aren't sucking after the first go around in the lineup... just spit-ballin'

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:51 pm

well Braun/Fielder are... and if Narveson is going to be useful, along with Greinke and Hart coming back....well meh.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:24 pm

5.00 for Garza's season ERA after today? I'm going under.

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:47 pm

soriano with his 3rd OF assist. it would be impressive if he didn't get that out at 2nd because he was being his usual slow-fielding self with the ball in play and the runner decided to try to take 2nd. out by a couple steps on a good throw...

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:48 pm

I'm not watching the game, but 3 infield singles today among those 6 hits according to twitter folk. anyway, 9 K, 0 BB through 5 IP

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:33 pm

okay, so Russell is going the nightcap vs Harang who is pitching well. You know you'll need the bullpen in that game and odds are somewhat good that you may be losing. So why the fuck save Marshall and/or Wood here in a 1-run game you can win? Meh. Anyway Mateo comes in and bb's a guy, Marshall finally in to try and get Hudson with 2 on.

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:42 pm

I am sure the plan is to pitch Marhsall and Mateo in both games if necessary. Double switching in the 7th inning of a one-run game with the tying run already on third, and taking out the guy who saved a run with his defense already is... well we should have a "supply the insult" contest for that.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:50 pm

at least he knows the purpose of a double switch... Baker would have had a new pitcher out for the 8th inning.

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Submitted by The Real Neal on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:53 pm

Baker would have pitched Garza another inning. I don't remember him often using three pitchers in an inning. Did Grabow do something that deserved him being pulled? If he wanted to use Marshall - why not just have Grabow intentionally walk whoever Mateo walked? The guy is in over his head. He needs a strategy guy.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:57 pm

Breaking: Selig expected to announce this afternoon MLB will take over #dodgers financial operations. More soon at latimes.com

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:13 pm

Bud Selig will appoint a representative to oversee all aspects of the business and the day-to-day operations of the #Dodgers.

Submitted by Rob Richardson on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:10 pm

I'm thinking Pena should hit 8th.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:17 pm

watch the squeeze bunt here 1st/3rd and 1 out, Bartlett up

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:24 pm

or sac fly goddamnit. They still have Bell, Gregerson and Adams available. -edit- I should have added that Cubs have Samardzija, Wood, Stevens

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:06 pm

oh good, he's out for a 2nd inning.

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Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 04:19 pm

loads the bases with 1 out and escapes watching him pitch is like standing on a log on one leg over a pit of crocodiles and being constantly poked in the back with a large stick

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    The Cards also traded for both Jim Edmonds and Larry Walker. It's the developing part that has fallen off. Of course, it could also be the case that there are no more Matt Carpenters left to pull out of the hat. 

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