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After Twelve Games....
Published 3/10/2008 by neil@chicagocubsonline.com (Chicago Cubs Online) at ChicagoCubsOnline.com
... denied the Marquis for Crisp rumors but a report in the Chicago Tribune mentioned a possible deal .... so stay tuned . That leaves Jon Lieber for the 5th and final spot in the rotation. Lieber has allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings ( 2 starts ) with 5 strikeouts and no walks this spring. Plus, unless there is a trade....don't forget Sean Gallagher and Jeff Samardzija . Both are on the 40-man roster and strong finishes to the spring will leave a good impression on Lou Piniella. Centerfield - Pie, Fuld or ???? It is clear, through the first twelve games, which of the ...

Monday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 3/10/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
Safe. Felix takes a lead Hopefully he won't be relinquishing it. From the Trib: Felix Pie has taken a big lead over Sam Fuld in the battle to be the Cubs' center fielder, but whether he'll be the man on Opening Day remains to be seen. Manager Lou Piniella buried Pie on the bench after his recall last August, and the rookie was only 8-for-38 (.211) over the final two months while playing mostly as a late-inning defensive replacement. Even if Pie wins the starting job, the Cubs are ...

Pie's Job to Lose
Published 3/10/2008 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... It looks like it might finally be time for Felix Pie to shine as he has taken a commanding lead in the center field derby. With Sam Fuld coming into camp with an outside shot at the starting gig, Pie had to come to play and has done so by hitting .321 so far this Spring. Pie's production, combined with a lack of production from Fuld, has Pie sitting in the drivers seat: ...

Trying To Look Forward, But I Can’t Help Looking Back
Published 3/10/2008 by Mike D. at Hire Jim Essian!
So Felix Pie appears to be proving that he’s up to the challenge of playing centerfield every day in the bigs. Having been a believer of Pie’s since last season–when his numbers may not have warranted it but his presence seemed to–I’m happy about this. Of course, even if you weren’t a backer of Pie, you’d have had to have been one surefire brain-dead dolt to buy into the notion that SAM FULD! was a legitimate threat to take the position from Felix. In short, if Pie flops, then we’re looking at someobody outside the organization to play between Fonzie and K-Fuk. And frankly, ...

Odds and Ends: Garland, Linden, A-Rod
Published 3/10/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Sox.  But in the unlikely event the Sox pursue Garland this winter, he'll listen.  Here's a look others who will be free agents after this season and under 30 years old for '09. We've heard the Brandon Inge/Joe Crede rumors regarding the Dodgers.  Tony Jackson speculates that Wes Helms or Jeff Cirillo could also be options.  How 'bout Corey Koskie? Paul Sullivan says Aaron Rowand was the Cubs' Plan B to Kosuke ...

Pie's Job to Lose
Published 3/10/2008 by Brian at Spring Training '08
... It looks like it might finally be time for Felix Pie to shine as he has taken a commanding lead in the center field derby. With Sam Fuld coming into camp with an outside shot at the starting gig, Pie had to come to play and has done so by hitting .321 so far this Spring. Pie's production, combined with a lack of production from Fuld, has Pie sitting in the drivers seat: ...