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Samardzija Done for the Winter
Jeff Samardzija isn't starting tonight (although it may have been his turn) for Mexicali. As a matter of fact, he's no longer listed on their roster. Schlitter, Camp and Snyder are still there, but wtvr.I checked Google News and, lo and behold, Cubs.com is already reporting...
Steve Trout Suing Former Team
Ex-Cub pitcher Steve Trout has filed a lawsuit against the company that owned a team he once managed:Trout says he was severely beaten during an onfield brawl between the Texarkana Gunslingers and the Corpus Christi Beach Dawgs of the Continental Baseball League. Trout, who managed...
Will Paying $800k for Rudy Jaramillo Help Alfonso Soriano?
Jon Heyman is reporting this:Highly respected hitting guru Rudy Jaramillo is in serious talks with the Chicago Cubs about becoming their new hitting coach, and it appears likely that the sides will reach an agreement for Jaramillo to join the Cubs soon, SI.com has learned...It is believed...
Dominican Winter League Cubs
The 2009-2010 Winter League Cubs post has been updated with the first few Cubs added to Dominican Winter League rosters. Basically, Alfsono Soriano and a bunch of kids.
Cashner Has Rough AFL Debut, Castro Keeps Hitting
Andrew Cashner threw the first two frames of an Arizona Fall League match-up in Mesa this afternoon. A home run, one of three hits, a walk and three strike outs were enough for one day in the hitter friendly AFL. No PITCHf/x, that will only be in Peoria and Surprise.Cashner opened...
Samardzija Goes Six in Second Start for Mexicali
Jeff Samardzija continued his questionable journey towards the 2010 Cubs rotation. Making his second start for Mexicali, Samardzija completed six innings while allowing one run on six hits. He struck out four and didn't give up any walks.Hopefully he'll get a start at Mazlatan...
Don't Let Your Babies Grow-up to be Catchers
One catcher, one off-season, three operations:Mariners catcher Rob Johnson, who was right-hander Felix Hernandez's personal catcher for most of the season, will have surgery on Friday to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, the first of several surgeries he faces in the next...
2009-2010 Winter League Cubs
Here's the lastest on the Cubs Winter ball participants. All roster information from MLB.com.VenezuelaAnzoategui: Eduardo Figueroa, Carlos E. Rojas, Carlos Zambrano, Jose Guevara, George MatheusMagallanes: Robert Hernandez, Robinson Chirinos, Andres Blanco, Luis RivasCaracas: Marwin...
Samardzija and Friends in Mexico
Jeff Samardzija is meh in Mexico, too. Four innings (box score), two walks and two strike outs. He gave up a run on three hits as Mexicali got clubbed by Hermosillo.Nothing special, but better than Brian Schlitter. Schlitter, who spent 2009 in Double-A Tennessee, gave up four runs...
Ted Lilly's Peak Velocity
Ted Lilly lacked velocity in what is likely his last start of 2009. I'm not sure it's cause for concern. Looking at the three fastest four-seamers Ted threw in each start in PITCHf/x (back to 2007), we can see Lilly's done this before.click to enlargeI have to admit, his...
Is Lou Expecting Too Much From Zambrano?
ACB raises a good question about Big Z's start last night:from Gordon Whittenmeyer: "This is somewhat what you expect from him on a consistent basis," said manager Lou Piniella after his team staved off division elimination for one more day .... "This is what this...
Cubs Release Seven Minor Leaguers
This week's run-down of minor league transactions, thanks to Baseball America's Matt EddyChicago CubsReleased: RHP Ezequiel Astacio, LHP Ryan Sontag, C Juan Medina, 2B Jose Made, OF Glenn Cook, OF Jericho Jones, OF Jonathan WyattEddy provides a note on Cook:A 46th-rounder this...
News Flash: Tim Lincecum is Really Good
Tim Lincecum vs. Carlos Zambrano. Hopefully both will be at the top of their game. With Derrek Lee's neck spasms and Aramis Ramirez's balky shoulder, Lincecum will face a weak Cubs line-up. That hasn't necessarily worked in The Freak's favor in the past.Lincecum throws...
Esmailin Caridad PITCHf/x Scouting Report
Rookie reliever Esmailin Cardidad has thrown 225 pitches for the Cubs, so it's now time to dive into his stuff a little more. Caridad has been on the radar screen pretty much since he came over from the Hiroshima Carp, which was after the NPL's 2007 season. Caridad's big...
Chris Carpenter Preview
Nothing like losing a tough game, only to wake-up to face one of the best pitchers in baseball. Sunday's no treat (Adam Wainwright) but let's deal with Ryan Dempster's Saturday opponent, Chris Carpenter, first.Carpenter throws a sinker (dark red), cutter (green), curveball...
Lilly vs Smoltz - Run Values by Start
Things get underway Friday in the last I-55 tilt of 2009. Ted Lilly will face John Smoltz in Busch III to start a three-game weekend series. When the Red Sox let Smoltz go, I figured he was pretty much spent. He beat expectations (mine by a mile) when he debuted as a Cardinal. Since...
Randy Wells Pitch Mix
Two looks at the same numbers. A line graph and a stacked bar graph. The subject is the pitch selection of Cubs rookie Randy Wells. "Mix" seems to be the appropriate term for Wells. He'll face the Brewers and Dave Bush at 1:20. It's getaway day—off to St. Louis.
Rubber Match - Ted Lilly vs Homer Bailey
Saturday saw the Cubs bring their four game winning streak to a close. It ended despite coming back from 5-0 deficit against the Reds. In a game marred by poor defense by the Cubs, Carlos Marmol was just wild enough, and gave up two hits, to give the game back to the visitors from...
Wilder Harden
Rich Harden's control has been on and off lately. Off in a big way against the Reds, where he needed over 100 pitches to throw four innings. It took him 40 to get through the first.Two starts ago, Harden's control was awful. Last time out, it was much better - and Harden was...
Cubs Get Second Shot at Justin Lehr
Justin Lehr resurrected his career in Dusty Baker's rotation. His second start as a Major Leaguer, at the age of 32, was against the Cubs in August. It didn't go well for Chicago.Lehr hasn't topped 90 mph yet, but he's managed to win a few ballgames. He's got below...
What's Become of Kevin Hart
When the Cubs traded Kevin Hart to the Pirates, he had just impressed everyone with a good start. His performance as a Cub looked pretty good from afar, but he was actually not as good as he was back in the Fall of 2007. He issued too many walks, but he seemed to get away with it....
Lilly vs. McCutchen
Daniel McCutchen, the pitcher, will face Ted Lilly and the Cubs Monday afternoon as the Northsiders visit Pittsburgh. There are two McCutchens, one is Andrew, an emerging star in center field.Daniel made his debut on August 31, and snuck into a brief edition of New Arms of the Week...
Prime Harden
Last time out, Rich Harden was wild and got beat—badly. On Saturday afternoon, Harden worked five innings in Citi Field. The Mets scored twice, only one earned on a home run, and Harden struck out 10 in five innings. It was as good as it gets, or close to it, for Harden.The number...
Make-up Game Against Sox and Carlos Torres
The Cubs look to finish their 10 game homestand with a third straight win, but risk finishing it 5-5. Carlos Torres and the recently depleted White Sox stand between the Cubs and a six game trip to New York and Pittsburgh.Thursday's game with be Torres' third start, and big...
Wild Harden
Bad night for Rich Harden against the Mets. How bad? Just about as wild as he can get. Using a two-foot wide zone, Harden had the poorest control of his career. Your typical box score will treat the swings at pitches out of the zone as strikes, so these numbers will look lower than...
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