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Looking ahead to 40 Man Roster Decisions

While we focus on players like Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson, who are fighting to get into the Cubs starting lineup, there’s a different kind of battle brewing among lesser known minor leaguers. For some, the clock is ticking and by the end of the year the Cubs will have to make some decisions on... Read more »

By John Arguello,
May 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm

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LaHair and Rizzo in the same lineup? Maybe.

Concerned with their lack of power, the Cubs are having internal discussions about how to get both Bryan LaHair and Anthony Rizzo in the lineup, according to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Sun-Times. ‘‘When you’re sitting there discussing your projected lineup, you’ve got to figure out some kind of way to get two power-hitting left-handed bats... Read more »

By John Arguello,
May 2, 2012 at 12:26 pm

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Next Cubs call-up could be Adrian Cardenas

I mentioned this in my minor league recap, but I’m beginning to wonder if Adrian Cardenas might be the next Cubs call up. He’s raking at Iowa .338/.391/.584. Anthony Rizzo has called him the best hitter on the team. That’s high praise. Not only is Rizzo a good hitter himself, but the AAA team is... Read more »

By John Arguello,
May 1, 2012 at 5:06 pm

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The Rizzo-LaHair connundrum

When the Cubs acquired Anthony Rizzo for Andrew Cashner, the thought was that things would work themselves out eventually between him and LaHair, who was promised the first base job in the offseason. One or the other would step to the forefront and make the decision easy for the Cubs. The other scenario would be... Read more »

By John Arguello,
April 20, 2012 at 1:32 pm

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Cubs pick up infielder Luis Valbuena, go with 6 man bullpen

Apparently the Cubs aren’t sweating out the available space nearly as much as I am. Despite having just one available spot, a plethora of middle infielders, and rosters needing to be finalized today, the Cubs claimed infielder Luis Valbuena off of waivers from Toronto. He’s out of options so the Cubs will have to keep... Read more »

By John Arguello,
April 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm

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Shocker: Randy Wells, Casey Coleman sent to AAA

Carrie Muskat tweeted this just a few minutes ago… Randy Wells sent to Minors. I’m still having trouble with that one sinking in. I can only imagine what Wells is thinking. As we said yesterday, he’s had two solid years followed by an injury plagued one last season. He did, however, finish strong and followed... Read more »

By John Arguello,
March 29, 2012 at 10:34 am

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Cubs Recap: Samardzija steps up, roster picture comes into focus

Dale Sveum said earlier today that these last performances will count and if that’s the case, then Samardzija made sure it was one to remember. Except for one outing where he left the ball up, Samardzija has been dominant all spring. Heres today’s recap with an assist from reader Louie, who was at the game... Read more »

By John Arguello,
March 28, 2012 at 5:46 pm

• 25 comments

BJax, Rizzo among latest roster cuts. Dempster opening day starter, Maholm 5th starter

According to a tweet by CSN’s Patrick Mooney, both Brett Jackson and Anthony Rizzo were seen cleaning out their lockers, as the Cubs will be sending them to minor league camp and then AAA Iowa to start the season. Brett Jackson’s reaction, “Go to Iowa and knock the crap out of the ball.” Exactly the... Read more »

By John Arguello,
March 23, 2012 at 11:00 am

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Welington Castillo or Steve Clevenger?

There are a few races left for spots on the opening day roster. There’s some jobs left in the bullpen. Adrian Cardenas is making a late run at Blake DeWitt, and perhaps a spot or two in the rotation. Normally nobody pays much attention to the backup catcher role, but that may be the tightest... Read more »

By John Arguello,
March 23, 2012 at 8:24 am

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Could Phillies use Dewitt or Baker?

It appears Chase Utley’s rehabilitation has stalled and he’s off to see a knee specialist. At this point it’s looking more and more unlikely that he’ll start the season with the team. Buster Olney tweeted the following earlier this morning… If PHI wants to trade for 2B, some names mentioned by rival evaluators for possibly... Read more »

By John Arguello,
March 19, 2012 at 10:05 am

• 44 comments

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