Piniella continues to ponder every possibility with his Cubs lineup

Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts found this 3/22/2008 on www.dailyherald.com [flag]

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Pat Pieper, the old Cubs public-address announcer, used to instruct fans to get their pencils and scorecards ready so he could give them the correct lineup for "today's game." With current Cubs manager Lou Piniella, the key word is "pencil." Piniella did some out-loud thinking Friday morning, before the Cubs' 7-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The upshot -- for now anyway -- is ... [link]

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Open Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Saturday 3/22, 3:05 CT
Published 3/22/2008 by Al at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... The only thing to update information there is Bruce Miles' article in the Daily Herald this morning, in which he says that Lou may tinker with the lineup for a few more days, but once the Cubs get to Vegas next Friday, he wants to have everything set. ...

Published 3/23/2008 by Chuck at Ivy Chat
... and 2)What's the lineup going to be. As to issue one, the answer is either Jason Marquis or Rich Hill. Marquis could relinquish his spot via a trade. But if Marquis can't be traded, Rich Hill could Ankiel his way to the minors for a stint. Given that Hill still has minor league options left and a trip to the minors could have the effect of delaying Hill's eligibility for salary arbitration, his being sent to Iowa is a distinct possibility. As to issue two, the questions still revolve around who is leading off: (Cubs manager ...

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