Pie still in Cubs' plans

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Daily Herald: Pie still in Cubs’ plans
Published 4/18/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Daily Herald: Pie still in Cubs’ plans Cubs manager Lou Piniella says center fielder Felix Pie isn’t a forgotten man. Quite the contrary, to hear Piniella tell it. “I’ve gotten involved,” Piniella said before Thursday’s game, which Pie did not start. “We’re just shortening up his swing, getting him to hit more front-sided as opposed to back-sided. It might take a little bit, but I think it’s going to really help him.” The program, Piniella said, is intense. “He’s taking batting practice every day,” the manager said. “He’s working in the cage. He’s working with our hitting ...

Friday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 4/18/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
... "Last night, I guess when the first one came down, everybody got into the mood of testing their arm a little bit," he said. "I guarantee, a few of them are getting some massages today. They have sore shoulders. I don't know what to say. Look, I'd never seen that before, and, hopefully, we won't see it again." The Cubs hope that the home run barrage doesn't become a trend. Eight fans were ejected from the ballpark Wednesday night for throwing balls on the field. Felix not on the outs They're just working with him on some stuff. ...

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 4/18, 1:20 CT
Published 4/18/2008 by Al at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... Felix Pie isn't going anywhere (either traded or AAA). In fact, Bruce Miles tells us that Lou's trying to get him untracked: ...