Off Day Updates: Minor Leagues, Former Cubs, & More

Let's start with a look at how the 2008 Chicago Cubs that are now playing for a different team are doing:

• Mark DeRosa: .236 AVG, 12 Games, 3 HR, 15 RBI
• Kerry Wood: 4 Games, 2.70 ERA, 1 Save
• Felix Pie: 11 Games, .161 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI
• Rich Hill: O's are pleased with 2 innings he threw in extended Spring Training, (elbow injury). He could be on the way to minor league rehab.
• Ronny Cedeno: 7 Games, .174 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• Jason Marquis: 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 2 starts.
• Henry Blanco: 4 Games, .250 AVG, 2 HR, 2 RBI
• Bobby Howry: 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA in 5 games.
• Michael Wuertz: 1-0, 0.00 ERA in 7 games.
• Paul Bako, Daryle Ward, Jim Edmonds, and Jon Lieber all still listed as free agents.

Iowa Cubs: 8-4 Record

Hitters Stats:

• Jake Fox- 11 Games, .478 AVG, 7 HR, 22 RBI
• Jason Dubois- 4 Games, .412 AVG, 2 HR, 3 RBI
• Chris Robinson- 6 Games, .381 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI
• Bobby Scales- 11 Games, .371 AVG, 5 RBI
• Andres Blanco- 11 Games, .314 AVG, 5 RBI
• Luis Rivas: 10 Games, .281 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI
• So Taguchi- 8 Games, .259 AVG, 4 RBI
• Sam Fuld- 11 Games, .250 ERA, 7 RBI
• Nate Spears- 10 Games, .250 AVG, 5 RBI
• Brad Snyder- 10 Games, .255 AVG, 5 RBI
• Mark Johnson- 5 Games, .125 AVG, 3 RBI
• Matt Matulia- 3 Games, 0-3
• Doug Deeds- 1 Game, 0-4

Pitching Stats:

• Mitch Atkins: 16.1 IP, 1-1, 8.82 ERA
• Jeff Samardzija: 12 IP, 3.75 ERA
• Randy Wells: 10 IP, 1-0, 4.50 ERA
• Esmalin Caridad: 10 IP, 2-0, 3.60 ERA
• Jose Ascaino: 8 IP, 0.00 ERA
• Greg Reinhard- 6.2 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA
• Jesse Estrada- 6.1 IP, 1-1, 9.95 ERA
• Chad Fox: 5.1 IP, 1 Save, 0.00 ERA
• Jeff Stevens: 5.1 IP, 0.00 ERA
• J.R. Mathes: 4 IP, 1-1, 9.64 ERA
• Jason Waddell: 4 IP, 0.00 ERA
• Justin Berg: 4 IP, 6-.75 ERA
• Kevin Hart: 0-1, 3.1 IP, 13.50 ERA

Tennessee Smokies: 4-5 record going into game tonight

Daytona Cubs: 4-6 Record going into game tonight

Peoria Chiefs: 5-4 Record

NL Central Standing:

• 1. Cubs: 7-4
• 2. St. Louis: 8-5
• 3. Cincinnati: 6-5
• 4. Pittsburgh: 6-6
• 5. Houston: 4-8
• 6. Milwaukee: 4-8

Links:

• Piniella talks about Bradley's suspension.
• What Bradley said to Lou.
• Why Milton is appealing.
• CCB Hot Topics
• Pat and Ron Show Highlight Reed from the Nick Digilio show last night: Part 1, Part 2

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The Cubs will get back on the field after a 2 day break, tomorrow night against the Reds at 7:05.

Remember, I'll have a post like this on every Cubs off day that includes Links, Former Cub Updates, Farm Updates, and more!