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Found March 19, 2012 on Obstructed View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Geovany Soto,  Steve Clevenger,  Adrian Cardenas,  Joe Mather,  Tony Campana,  Jeff Samardzija,  Chris Volstad,  Josh Vitters,  Casey Coleman,  Andy Sonnanstine,  James Russell,  Travis Wood,  Randy Wells,  David DeJesus,  Blake DeWitt,  Rafael Dolis,  Bryan LaHair
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Miami Marlins
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Weekend practice game roundup Geovany Soto homered, doubled, and walked in Saturday's game, so it looks like he's feeling better from his groin injury. Steve Clevenger, Adrian Cardenas, and Joe Mather also homered this weekend. Tony Campana broke his hitless streak with a hit or two but is probably out of a spot on the roster at this point. On the pitching side, both Jeff Samardzija (more on him later) and Chris Volstad both had yet another solid outing. Maholm got into trouble in his outing thanks to a Josh Vitters error extending the inning, but largely did Maholm things. Casey Coleman pitched three scoreless innings (put him in the rotation!!!1!), and Andy Sonnanstine likely pitched himself into being released. James Russell also had a lousy outing, quieting the ridiculous talk that he could step in for Sean Marshall. He's a good LOOGY, not a shutdown setup man. Is there a Cubs game today? The Cubs play the Mariners at 3:05 PM CT. Travis Wood will start for the Cubs....
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