March 2011
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And So Ends the Carlos Silva Era – Cubs Release Silva
The Chicago Cubs just did what most of us have been expecting/hoping for/dreaming of for about seven months: they released Carlos Silva. It was clear that there was not going to be a trade partner, particularly after his recent rant against the organization. When Silva was informed of the roster decision, he took a shot [...]
God’s Wrath Watch: God Loves Koyie Hill
We haven’t seen much of the other two back-up catcher candidates, Welington Castillo and Max Ramirez, in recent days; just a steady stream of Geovany Soto, and the guy who is going to be his back-up, Koyie Hill. A big part of the reason Hill will ultimately “win” the job (inasmuch as someone who puts [...]
Carlos Silva Shows His True Colors on the Way Out
We’d heard for a year and a half that Carlos Silva was not a particularly pleasant teammate, but had yet to actually see the fruits of those whispers. Now that he’s been cut, Silva is all too happy to indulge us. “No chance,” Silva said when asked if he would take the Cubs up on [...]
BOOM: Andrew Cashner the Fifth Starter, Marcos Mateo in the Pen, Whither Carlos Silva?
After swirling and conflicting reports yesterday with respect to the final makeup of the Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff, the verdict is in: Andrew Cashner will open the season as the Cubs’ fifth starter, and Marcos Mateo – not Carlos Silva – will grab the final bullpen spot. What this means for Silva remains to be [...]
And Carlos Silva Made the Roster (Updated: Er, Maybe?)
Sorry for the short, punchy updates, but the roster decisions are flying fast. Looper’s sudden retirement probably should have tipped everyone off, but Carlos Silva has made the Chicago Cubs’ 25-man roster. No word yet on whether he’ll be in the bullpen or in the rotation. Before you fly off the handle, remember: the guys [...]
Braden Looper Retires (Again)
Braden Looper has decided to retire after being informed by the Cubs that he wouldn’t be making the team, according to Bruce Miles. Looper was in camp on a minor league deal after not pitching for all of 2010 (hence the witty “again” in the title), but didn’t show enough to make the rotation or [...]
Whoa: Andrew Cashner the Fifth Starter?
As of yesterday, it appeared all but settled that Carlos Silva would be given the first crack at the fifth starter’s gig. While he, himself, had done very little earn the job, none of the other options for the fifth starter’s spot had done much to acquit themselves either. Andrew Cashner, the guy the Cubs wanted to see grab [...]
Blake DeWitt: Utility Player
By Brett on March 25, 2011
When both Darwin Barney and Blake DeWitt survived this week’s roster cuts, it was clear that the possibility that Barney – and not DeWitt – would see starts at second base with Jeff Baker was thoroughly on the table. And, indeed, it appears that’s how the Cubs will start out the season. DeWitt has been [...]
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