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Soriano’s Leap of Faith Lands Left Fielder on DL

Bless Jim Hendry’s heart. The Chicago Cub baseball GM meant well when he signed Alfonso Soriano last year.
But we all know where the road paved with the best of intentions leads. And if the Chicago Cub brain trust doesn’t know, they’re finding out quickly, barely one year and two weeks into Soriano’s multiyear […]

Posted 17 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Marshall Rejoins Cubs Bullpen

Sean Marshall, who was a darkhorse for a starting spot in the Chicago Cubs rotation this spring, was recalled from Triple A-Iowa today.
Marshall replaced left-handed reliever Carmen Pignatiello, who will take Marshall’s spot on the minor league roster. Marshall is expected to fill in as the lone lefty in the Cubs bullpen. […]

Posted 09 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)

The First Cuts Are the Deepest: 2008

So long Tyler Colvin. Good bye Billy Petrick. Sayonara Jose Ceda.
At least for now.
These three were among the nine players to suffer the first cuts as the Chicago Cubs began trimming their spring training roster on Friday. With the exception of Petrick, a right-hander who saw limited duty with the parent Cubs […]

Posted 09 March 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cubs Spring Training ‡ Comments (0)

Chicago Cubs Building
The Perfect Pitching Machine

From all appearances, Chicago Cubs management has been using this winter off-season to either find the perfect pitching machine or the ultimate batting practice pitcher.
It’s hard to say which.
One thing is for certain, the Cubs have been adding spare arms at a pace that would make Dr. Frankenstein envious. To my knowledge Chicago general manager […]

Posted 26 January 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Cubs Outfield Gets Lighter with Trade of Pagan

The Chicago Cubs 2oo8 outfield picture became a little less crowded Saturday with the trade of Angel Pagan to the New York Mets for a pair of minor leaguers.
Pagan will return to his former team following a two-year stint with the Cubs. The switch-hitting outfielder averaged .245 while appearing in a combined 148 games […]

Posted 07 January 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)
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