Posted by Jjbmw on Mar. 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

Sunday the Cubs released Carols Silva and according to Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter, gerneral manager Jim Hendry and manager Mike Quade sprang to pitching coach Mark Riggins defense after Silva said "(Riggins) has to learn he's in the big leagues now." Quade was upset and disappointed with Silva comments. "First...
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Posted by Jjbmw on Mar. 31, 2011 at 8:57 AM

On January 1, 2011 we reported in our article "Andrew Cashner, Future Chicago Cubs Premier Starting Pitcher" that it appeared as though Cubs new pitching coach, Mark Riggins, was ready to give Cashner the opportunity to become a premier pitcher. Riggins gave Cashner a pre-spring throwing program designed for starting...
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Posted by Jjbmw on Mar. 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates new manager Clint Hurdle's plan for rebuilding the Pirates started Monday January 10, 2011, the first day of a week long voluntary minicamp. Essential Tenets of Success At this camp Hurdle began motivating his players and creating a more positive environment. He also spoke of what he terms...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Mar. 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

One year ago Jeff Baker came to Cubs camp in competition with Mike Fontenot for the starting second base position. Neither surfaced as the everyday second baseman, and Ryan Theriot started 62 games at second, the most of any Cub player in 2010. This spring Baker is again in competition...
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