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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
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

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

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 
* Justin Steele, P   

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




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Torreyes Terrorizes Snakes at Talking Stick

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Roni Torreyes singled twice, tripled, drove-in two runs, and scored another, Carlos Penalver singled twice, scored two runs, and stole a base, Jose Dore mashed a solo HR, and Paul Blackburn tossed three shutout innings, as the Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 5-2 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at Whirlwind Field at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, east of Scottsdale, AZ. 

The game was pre-planned as an 11-inning affair, so that more innings would be available for the Cubs and D'backs pitchers who were scheduled to throw today.

The Defensive Play of the Game was turned-in by 19-year old SS (and Junior Lake clone) Francisco Sanchez, who made a sliding catch at the foul line halfway between third base and the outfield fence. Sanchez showed extraordinary speed and range to even get to the ball, and then after catching it, he quickly righted himself and showed off his plus-arm, making a pinpoint throw back to the infield.

After drawing nine walks in eight innings yesterday, the Cubs drew ten walks in eleven innings today.

Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only):

CUBS LINEUP:
1a. Roni Torreyes, 2B: 3-4 (L-5, 3B, 1B, 1B, R, 2 RBI)
1b. David Bote, 2B: 0-1 (BB, K, CS)
2a. Shawon Dunston Jr, CF: 0-3 (P-5, K, BB, 5-3)
2b. Jeffrey Baez, CF: 0-2 (P-6, K)
3a. Mark Malave, 3B: 0-2 (4-3, BB, P-2)
3b. Luis Acosta, PH-3B: 0-2 (BB, K, 3-U)
4a. Xavier Batista, RF: 0-1 (F-9, BB, BB)
4b. Kevin Encarnacion, PH-RF: 0-3 (K, F-8, P-4)
5a. Reggie Golden, DH: 0-2 (P-5, K, BB, RBI)
5b. Yasiel Balaguert, PH-DH: 1-2 (1B, K)
6a. Jacob Rogers, 1B: 0-3 (4-3, K, K)
6b. Jose Dore, PH-1B: 1-2 (K, HR, R, RBI)
7a. Carlos Penalver, SS: 2-3 (1B, K, 1B, 2 R, SB)
7b. Francisco Sanchez, PH-SS: 0-2 (K, K)
8a. Neftali Rosario, C: 0-3 (K, 6-3, 5-3)
8b. Wilfredo Petit, C: 0-0 (BB, BB, CS)
9a. Trevor Gretzky, LF: 2-3 (K, 1B, 1B, R)
9b. Rashad Crawford, LF: 0-1 (K, BB)

CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Paul Blackburn: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 43 pitches (26 strikes), 3/4 GO/FO
2. Carlos Gutierrez: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP, 33 pitches (18 strikes), 2/0 GO/FO
3. Hunter Cervenka: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 18 pitches (9 strikes), 3/1 GO/FO
4. Mike Hamann: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 19 pitches (12 strikes), 2/3 GO/FO
5. Matt Iannazzo: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 27 pitches (18 strikes), 1/3 GO/FO
6. Chad Martin: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 3 K, 20 pitches (15 strikes)

CUBS ERRORS: 1
3B Mark Malave - E-5 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely - eventually scored unearned run)

CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE
Neftali Rosario: 0-1 CS, 2 PB

ATTENDANCE: 7

WEATHER: Partly cloudy & breezy with temperatures in the 70's

 

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EXST Cubs Extended Spring Training
Roni Torreyes
Jose Dore
Paul Blackburn
Francisco Sanchez
Carlos Penalver

Comments

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:10 pm

"Zack Wheeler recently underwent an MRI for a blister on his right middle finger." really?

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:51 pm

MIA seems be trying to up-end HOU as the hands-down worst team in baseball...they're well on their way to 1-8. SD and CHC seem to be fighting it out for that 3rd or 4th draft pick while the NYM seem to be pulling away from the SD/CHC grouping...still early, though. woo, pre-determined massive suckage.

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:08 pm

it's so misty at the MIN/KC game that they can't use the CF camera for pitches because all you can see is fog/haze...they have to use an overhead shot of pitcher/catcher for each pitch. it looks absolutely miserable out there. it's weird television.

Submitted by Ryno on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:06 pm

"intimidating package"? It's a goat's head. Throw it in the dumpster and stop giving these dbags news coverage.

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Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:48 pm

he rushed the opponent's dugout with a bat...neat. via J.Timmers/BCB... "The incident occurred with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh inning and Daytona leading 9-7. Soler was on first base when Stephen Bruno hit a ground ball to shortstop. Soler went into second base and got tangled up with Clearwater second baseman Carlos Alonso, who completed the throw to first base for the inning-ending double play. Soler was apparently stepped on by Alonso and words were exchanged. Both benches cleared. No punches were thrown, however. When everyone returned to the dugout, Soler grabbed a bat and charged the Clearwater dugout and went after Clearwater with the bat. He had to be pulled away and back into the dugout by Javier Baez and Daytona hitting coach Mariano Duncan. I initially reported that he had hit the walls of the dugout with the bat. That's unclear at this time. He was apparently swinging it in that direction."

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:03 am

Delmon Young received a 50-game suspension for throwing a bat at the home plate umpire (and hitting the umpire) in a AAA game a few years ago, so I would think Soler will probably get at least ten games, maybe even 15 or 20. And I suspect he will be sent to Extended Spring Training for a while, too.

Submitted by Koyies Bansaw on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 04:35 pm

Is it me or are all those pitchers (other than Blackburn) a little old to be in EXST?

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:19 am

K BANSAW: Gutierrez (2012 shoulder surgery) and Cervenka (forearm strain) are not exactly "rehabbing," but they are being brought along slowly. Cervenka was topping out at 93-94 today so he won't be down here much longer, especially with no lefty relievers at Iowa and only one at Tennessee, and Gutierrez (who should probably be a closer or set-up guy at AAA) was throwing a hard sinker & chengeup combo that was getting a lot of swings & misses.   

Hamann and C. Martin are RH relievers who were 2012 draft picks and Iannazzo (a side-armin' lefty who projects as a LOOGY) was a 2012 NDFA, and none of them made the Kane County Opening Day roster, so they are at EXST hoping slots open up eventually at KC or Daytona.

This is all pretty typical for Extended Spring Training.

 

Submitted by Rob G. on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:29 am

Marwin Gonzalez with his 2nd HR of the season tonight, Astros said he'll get the bulk of playing time at shortstop over Ronny for the immediate future.

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Submitted by Old and Blue on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:51 am

Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and see I got a fever of a hundred and three Come on bitches, dis bat got you in a trance? I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded You don't have to read my mind, to know what I have in mind Bitches you oughta know Now you think you move so fine, let me lay it on the line I wanna know what you're doin' trying' to get into the show Now it's up to you, we can make a secret rendezvous Just me and you, I'll show you smack like you never knew That's why, I'm hot blooded, check it and see I got a fever of a hundred and three Come on bitches, dis bat got you in a trance? I'm hot blooded, hot blooded If it feels alright, maybe I'll smack down on you all night Shall I thump you on the knee? But you've got to give me a sign, come on bitches, some kind of sign Tell me, are your cleats hot mama? They sure look that way to me Are you old enough? will you be ready when I call your bluff? Is my timing right? did you save some bandages for me tonight? Yeah I'm hot blooded, check it and see Feel the fever burning inside of me Come on bitches, dis bat got you in a trance? I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded Now it's up to you, can we make a secret rendezvous? Or, maybe you think you can get away from you know who Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and see I got a fever of a hundred and three Come on bitches, dis bat got you in a trance? I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded Hot blooded, every night Hot blooded, shit now I gotta an urge to bite Hot blooded, now these new meds are driving me wild Hot blooded, I'm so hot and riled Hot blooded, I'm a little bit high Hot blooded, you're about to die Hot blooded, this ain't gonna feel like no bee sting Hot blooded, as I smack you wit dis upswing

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:29 pm

feldman threw a sinker with a break so nasty that the home plate ump had to go to the mound take a look at the ball. if feldman was cheating he would/should have started many years ago...nothing found, game goes on.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:28 pm

feldman goes 3 innings without giving up a run...in a row! ...let's see if he can go for 37.

Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:37 pm

Yes, CRUNCH. This MAY be a personal record for him. Certainly a Cubs 2013 record. On another note - I'm digging this Nate the Skate guy so far. "Gritty". But with some game.

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Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:02 pm

In three years he has not improved much as a fielder. I predict if not traded, Baez will be the SS moving forward. Just can't give ANY teams extra outs. The staff struggles as it is...He has now cost the team more wear on the pitchers as well as an unearned run.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:11 pm

Crappy pitcher on the mound, the other team's pitcher grounds to short with 2 on and 2 out -- Castro boots it. Crappy pitcher then hits a guy on 0-2 -- four runs score. I'm sure Theo put another mark next to "Castro as future SS?' in his book.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:33 pm

tie game...walked the pitcher with the bases loaded...go taka. ...giants lead on a sac fly...sigh. 6-5, top 5. ...make that 7-5 with a single.

Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:41 pm

Feldman will be a bullpen pitcher when Garza comes back (if he does). So, let's see, Risk pitchers 2, Theo 1 ('neuva)

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:43 pm

cubs have the umps names taped up in the dugout..for some reason nelson's (3rd base) name is in red and the rest are in black text.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:27 pm

Speaking of walks -- coming into play today, the Cubs were dead last in the NL in walks (by a large margin -- only 15 vs. 2nd-to-last at 23) and were 2nd-to-last in OBP. Castro has yet to walk. Uh....Theo? This is the model?

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:31 pm

"it's still a very winnable game. the cubs are only down by 2. it just doesn't feel that way." - jd jd understands...welcome to the cubs.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:56 pm

Long game on a miserable day....could be close to 4 hours. This is why I have a "not before Memorial Day" rule for Cubs tickets.

Submitted by Old and Blue on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 04:34 pm

I know we are supposed to put up with these kids and their growing pains and all, but that 9th inning was painful. Castro must be taking hitting lessons from Soriano, and Rizzo put super glue on his shoulder, because that bat? It didn't move when some perfectly hittable pitches came softly up the middle.

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:16 am

"jay_jaffe @jonmorosi Quentin is hit at 2nd highest rate of any MLBer in history. For him to take offense by charging mound was totally uncalled for" yeah, when it's the 3rd time the same pitcher has hit you...you're probably gonna get charged at some point. it would have happened the 2nd time if it wasn't for a teammate and an ump. either way, he's gonna get suspended for it...hope greinke enjoys the sore shoulder he got trying to block the attack.

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Submitted by Cubster on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:26 am

it might get worse...
In league with NASA scientists, New York Times' best-selling author Gregg Braden expects that when the earth completes its transit of the Equator of the Milky Way, sometime between 2013 and 2015, ...Jorge Soler flares will destroy power grids and damage communications systems.

Submitted by Cubster on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:13 pm

Per Rotoworld...
Ian Stewart (quad) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. Stewart has been playing in extended spring training games, most recently hitting a couple doubles on Thursday while playing four innings. He should be able to rejoin the Cubs' lineup before the end of the month.

Submitted by jacos on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:14 pm

RIP Johnathan Winters. For youngsters, he was Robin Williams before Robin Williams but Winters was funnier.

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:51 pm

clevenger getting his first start at 3rd this year...he played an inning there late game yesterday and a few games there this spring.

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:40 pm

welly's catching some bad breaks on SB calls early...this is the 2nd "missed/blown" SB call going against him in the very early season. 8sb/3cs...should be 6sb/5cs...woo, the human element.

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:48 pm

castro 1st HR on the year... 2 solo HR's (dejesus other one in the 3rd) give the cubs a 0-2 lead, bottom 5.

Submitted by crunch on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 04:24 pm

vanillawafers with 82 pitches through 7ip...nice...could be the first complete game for the cubs on the season. 7ip 2h 1bb 3k

Recent comments

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    That’s just kinda how it works though, for every team. No team plays their best guys all the time. No team is comprising of their best 26 even removing injuries.

    When baseball became a business, like REALLY a business, it became important to keep some of the vets happy, which in turn keeps agents happy and keeps the team with a good reputation among players and agents. No one wants to play for a team that has a bad reputation in the same way no one wants to work for a company that has a bad rep.

    Don’t get me wrong, I hate it too. But there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

    On that topic, I find it silly the Cubs brought up Canario to sit as much as he has. He’s going to get Velazquez’d, and it’s a shame.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Of course, McKinstry runs circles around $25 million man Javier Baez on that Tigers team. Guess who gets more playing time?

    But I digress…

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Seems like Jed was trying to corner the market on mediocre infielders with last names starting with "M" in acquiring Madrigal, Mastroboney and Zach McKinstry.  

     

    At least he hasn't given any of them a Bote-esque extension.  

  • Childersb3 (view)

    AZ Phil:
    Rookie ball (ACL) starts on May 4th. Do yo think Ramon and Rosario (maybe Delgado) stay in Mesa for the month of May, then go to MB if all goes "solid"?
     

  • crunch (view)

    masterboney is a luxury on a team that has multiple, capable options for 2nd, SS, and 3rd without him around.  i don't hate the guy, but if madrigal is sticking around then masterboney is expendable.

  • 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

    Taillon and Wisdom up

    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

    also, wisdom and taillon are both in chicago.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Tonight’s game postponed. Split games on Saturday.

  • crunch (view)

    cubs getting crazy good at not having player moves leak.

    taillon we 100% know is pitching tonight.  who he's replacing and any additional moves are unknown as far as i can tell.

    p.wisdom was not in today's lineup in iowa (rained out) and he was removed from the game last night mid-game, but not for injury.  good bet he's with the team in the bigs, too.

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