2008 Cubs Spring Training Thread

SportsWorld · Post #141 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:47 pm

Cubs started off with a 3 run 1st inning against the Brewers but the Brewers pounded Rich Hill for 4 runs in the 2nd.
4-3 Brewers going into the 3rd.

SportsWorld · Post #142 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:57 pm

Samardzija, Takatsu among Cubs' cuts
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=151327

MESA, Ariz. - Pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Shingo Takatsu were among seven rosters cuts made by the Cubs Tuesday morning.

Samardzija was optioned to Class AA Tennessee and Takatsu was granted his unconditional release.

In addition, the Cubs optioned infielder-outfielder Jake Fox and pitcher Juan Mateo to Class AAA Iowa. Pitchers Ed Campusano, infielder Luis Figueroa and catcher J.D. Closser were sent to the minor-league camp.

The spring roster now stands at 42 players.

Cubs down 1-0 in the 3rd against Oakland.

WEFFPIM · Post #143 » by **WEFFPIM** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:52 am

OK, kids, I'm back. I saw the Cubs on Monday, but my view isn't that complete because road teams rarely take a full roster. Soriano was not there. Rich Hill just couldn't throw his curve for strikes, something he has to rely on to be successful. Lee's power still hasn't been found. Ramirez looked pretty good at the plate but brutal on defense. There were about three instances in which he had the ball but just had no idea what to do with it with runners on base. Kept an inning alive for the Brewers single-handedly. Fukudome looked waaaaaay off. Dave Bush's fastball looks faster because of his curve ball, but Fukudome was getting blown away by Bush's fastball. I mean, he looked completely incompetent on Monday.

This game was on TV for you guys though, so whatever. Sucks to be back, it was beautiful there.

#1TKfan · Post #144 » by **#1TKfan** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:42 pm

fuko needs more AB's. he has to get used to the moving fastball.

SportsWorld · Post #145 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:25 pm

Cubs down 5-4 in the 8th inning.
Soriano and Hoffpauir went deep.
Lilly had another shaky outing.

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/boxsco ... b_texmlb_1

treyZz · Post #146 » by **treyZz** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:24 pm

Howry got whacked for a dinger today. He's had a shaky spring and always sucks in the early months.. Hopefully he is out of contention for the closer race.

Posey H8er · Post #147 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:41 pm

I hope Woody gets the closer job. I like Marmol as our 7th inning guy because last year he always came in during tough situations and got us out of them. He also is effective pitching more than one full inning. If you give up runs earlier in the game then you have more time to get back those runs you gave up. One half of an inning doesn't always do the job.

SportsWorld · Post #148 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:35 pm

Ryan Dumpster had a great outing today.
1.2 IP
5 Hits
6 runs
5 earned runs

Awesome

hermes · Post #149 » by **hermes** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:37 pm

treyZz · Post #150 » by **treyZz** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:04 am

Oh well, just make him the closer again.. LOL

treyZz · Post #151 » by **treyZz** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:22 am

Lieber strong again..

4ip - 3Ks - 2 hits - 0er

SportsWorld · Post #152 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:11 am

Michael Wuertz still hasn't given up a run this Spring Training

hermes · Post #153 » by **hermes** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:57 am

nice

The Sheik · Post #154 » by **The Sheik** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:45 pm

Z threw a 1 hitter in 6 walking 2, striking out 6. Wood gets his first save. Soriano goes 3-4 with 1 rbi in the 2 hole. Cubs win 4-1

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gi ... b_chnmlb_1

#1TKfan · Post #155 » by **#1TKfan** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:03 pm

kerry wood is scratched for todays outing cause of a stiff back. lou is saying its nothing serious. saying its nothing to do w/ his shoulder or arm.

Posey H8er · Post #156 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:05 pm

#1TKfan wrote:kerry wood is scratched for todays outing cause of a stiff back. lou is saying its nothing serious. saying its nothing to do w/ his shoulder or arm.

Never heard that before. I am truly optimistic.

ChronicKerr · Post #157 » by **ChronicKerr** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:54 pm

if dumpster doesn't get a spot in the starting rotation what are we going to do with him? It doesn't sound like he's in the race for closer even though he's been our closer the past two seasons. It's almost like he either gets a spot or we dumpster him

#1TKfan · Post #158 » by **#1TKfan** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:56 pm

ChronicKerr wrote:if dumpster doesn't get a spot in the starting rotation what are we going to do with him? It doesn't sound like he's in the race for closer even though he's been our closer the past two seasons. It's almost like he either gets a spot or we dumpster him

ill be fine w/ the latter.

The Sheik · Post #159 » by **The Sheik** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:38 pm

Rich Hill 5 BB and 1 ER in an inning...yikes.

Posey H8er · Post #160 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:11 pm

The Cubs will be on ESPN2 today against Colorado. Sean Marshall will make his second spring start.