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Back End of the Cubs’ Rotation Shaping Up

Back End of the Cubs’ Rotation Shaping Up

By Brett on March 18, 2011

Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano, and Matt Garza will start the first three games of the Chicago Cubs’ season, but, so far, the Cubs have not announced which two pitchers would follow them in the rotation. Randy Wells has been in the Cubs’ rotation the last two seasons and has done nothing – seriously, nothing – [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster

Rotation and Bullpen Tidbits

Rotation and Bullpen Tidbits

By Brett on March 16, 2011

There remains an active competition in camp for the fifth starter spot, and at least two bullpen spots. I say only the fifth starter spot because, by most accounts (including my own for months), Randy Wells has locked down the fourth starter spot. But the fifth spot and the complete makeup of the bullpen remain [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Silva, Randy Wells | 3 Responses

Braden Looper: 25-Man Roster or Bust

Braden Looper: 25-Man Roster or Bust

By Brett on March 14, 2011

Non-roster invitee Braden Looper does not intend to head to the minor leagues or another team if he doesn’t make the Chicago Cubs. And that’s not because he’s stubborn or prideful – he’s just decided that he’ll either play for the Cubs this year or he’ll go home and be with his family. “Baseball’s extremely [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Randy Wells | 4 Responses

Did Randy Wells Just Nail Down a Rotation Spot?

Did Randy Wells Just Nail Down a Rotation Spot?

By Brett on March 11, 2011

Randy Wells hasn’t given up an earned run this Spring, and yesterday he mowed down the Indians, going four innings, giving up just one hit and one walk. Has he finally done enough to end the farce that is the requirement that he “compete” for a rotation spot? Neither Mike Quade nor Wells will say, [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Indians, Randy Wells | 4 Responses

Carlos Silva Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Rotation Competition

Carlos Silva Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Rotation Competition

By Brett on March 8, 2011

Carlos Silva no longer has the inside track on a rotation spot this year. That much is clear after a second consecutive abysmal Spring performance yesterday. What remains unclear is whether the portly starter, who paired a dominant first half with an ineffective and injury-filled second half in 2010, can put it together in the [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Silva, Randy Wells | 7 Responses

Mike Quade Not Ready to Give Up on Carlos Silva

Mike Quade Not Ready to Give Up on Carlos Silva

By Brett on March 8, 2011

Even after yesterday’s 8-run, 2-inning effort, Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade says he’s not giving up on pitcher Carlos Silva as a rotation option. Which, frankly, is the right thing to say even if you are giving up on him. But rather than cut the cord on Silva, manager Mike Quade praised his embattled starter [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Randy Wells | 4 Responses

If Randy Wells Doesn’t Make the Rotation, He’s Going to AAA Iowa

If Randy Wells Doesn’t Make the Rotation, He’s Going to AAA Iowa

By Brett on March 7, 2011

I’ve made no secret about my belief that the very notion that Randy Wells is “competing” for a rotation spot is beyond absurd. Even if basing the decision solely on his “bad” 2010 season, advanced metrics suggest Wells one of the top 30 starters in the NL last year, and was better even than new [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Jeff Samardzija, Matt Garza, Padres, Randy Wells | 30 Responses

Carlos Silva Tells a Version of the Fight with Aramis Ramirez

Carlos Silva Tells a Version of the Fight with Aramis Ramirez

By Brett on March 4, 2011

Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva, who wouldn’t speak to the media following Wednesday’s dugout scuffle with teammate Aramis Ramirez, broke his silence today, telling a slightly different version of events than we’d heard from Ramirez, manager Mike Quade, and other Cubs players. And in doing so, he’s clearly backing down from his assertion, just a [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Randy Wells

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