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Cubs Pitcher Carlos Silva Not Willing To Face The Facts

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... Continue reading "Cubs Pitcher Carlos Silva Not Willing To Face The Facts" »

Chicago Cubs Andrew Cashner Bodes Well

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... Continue reading "Chicago Cubs Andrew Cashner Bodes Well" »

What Can We Expect From The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates

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... Continue reading "What Can We Expect From The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates" »

Baker and DeWitt compete for Cubs 2nd base position

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... Continue reading "Baker and DeWitt compete for Cubs 2nd base position" »