May 2011

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New Spring Training Facilities Moving Forward in Arizona

New Spring Training Facilities Moving Forward in Arizona

Mesa has selected a designer and a builder for the new stadium and facilities that will keep the Chicago Cubs Springing in Arizona.

Updates on Andrew Cashner, Marlon Byrd, Geovany Soto, Randy Wells, and Jeff Baker

Updates on Andrew Cashner, Marlon Byrd, Geovany Soto, Randy Wells, and Jeff Baker

Cashner’s doctor visit, Byrd’s shutdown, Soto’s and Wells’ returns, and Jeff Baker’s groin, all lined up for you.

Discussing the Matt Garza Injury and Answering the Questions it Raises

Discussing the Matt Garza Injury and Answering the Questions it Raises

Jim Hendry is optimistic (obviously), and Garza himself wasn’t too happy about going on the disabled list in the first place.

Enhanced Box Score: Mets 1, Cubs 11 – May 24, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Mets 1, Cubs 11 – May 24, 2011

Take that, fellow rudderless organization with one of the worst rosters $130 million can buy!

*Screeching Tire Sound* – Matt Garza May Go On the DL? UPDATE: Yup.

*Screeching Tire Sound* – Matt Garza May Go On the DL? UPDATE: Yup.

Although no one else has heard any indication that Garza could wind up on the DL, ESPN’s Bruce Levine is saying it’s possible. UPDATE: Very possible, as in, it’s happening.

Series Preview: Mets v. Cubs, May 24 – May 26, 2011

Series Preview: Mets v. Cubs, May 24 – May 26, 2011

The Chicago Cubs head home to lick their wounds – both literal and figurative. They host the New York Mets who are not infrequently in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Lou Montanez to Chicago

Lou Montanez to Chicago

The 29-year-old outfielder will take Marlon Byrd’s spot in the outfield rotation, if not in our hearts.

David Wright at Third Base for the Cubs? and Other Bullets

David Wright at Third Base for the Cubs? and Other Bullets

If the Mets aren’t happy with Wright, maybe the Cubs could take him off their hands. Updates on Marlon Byrd and Geovany Soto, and a couple top prospects also feature.