Friday, July 10, 2009

Soto to the DL, Stevens, Big Series, Coming up on this blog, and More

Cubs Recall Stevens
Yesterday Kevin Hart was sent down, but for some reason the Cubs did not officially make the corresponding move to call up RHP Jeff Stevens right away. According to Cubs.com it is now official. Kevin Hart will be called back up and put in Dempster's spot in the rotation after the All Star Break. In the mean time, Hart will make one minor league start before the break. Stevens will wear #52.

Waddell Activated and Sent to AAA
LHP Jason Waddell has been activated off the 15-day DL for a non-baseball related medical issue and optioned to AAA Iowa. The lefty was in the Cubs bullpen for awhile before being sent to the DL to make room for Jake Fox on the 25 man roster.

Soto to the DL
This just in, Cubs catcher Geovany Soto has been placed on the 15 day DL with the oblique strain he suffered the other day in BP. Soto could be sidelined a month according to Cubs.com's Carrie Muskat. The Cubs have yet to announce a corresponding move, but they are looking outside of the organization to add a backup catcher. Not Good!

LSU boys on TWIB
The Cubs double-play combo, Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot, will be featured on This Week in Baseball on Saturday at 2:30 CT on FOX before the Cubs/Cards game. The show will also give an overview of the Cubs' season and feature and in depth look at Koyie Hill's comeback from a gruesome injury. In addition, the show will also reveal the Pepsi Clutch Performer of the month for June, which could be Derrek Lee, and preview the All Star Game. Don't miss it Cubs fans!

Brenly to Peoria
Bob Brenly is taking and extended All Star Break. He will spend it watching his son for the next 6 games play with the Peoria Chiefs. Former Cub Keith Moreland will fill in with Len Kasper today and Sunday for the day game. The Saturday and Sunday night games are on National TV.

Kosuke Still Leading Off
Kosuke is expected to stay in the lead off spot for this big 4 game set. He wis hitting .343 against the Cardinals this season. We need Kosuke to get on base!

BJ Ryan
Jim Hendry admitted on Sports Central with David Kaplan that he spoke with BJ Ryan's agent. Jim says he can make additions before the trade deadline. I hope to have a full radio recap of this interview posted later.

Roy Halladay Anyone?
Ken Rosenthal says the Cubs could be interested in Roy Halladay, but it is unlikely. The Cubs area team that do don not have the prospects according to Buster Olney.

Paul Byrd
Another name on the Cubs radar, the Cubs need some relief pitching! Byrd is a free agent, the 38 year old sat the beginning of the 2009 season to spend more time with his family. He has mentioned that he would like to sign with a team close to his home in Georgia.

Big Series
The Cubs have a BIG series here is St. Louis leading up to the All Star break. If the Cubs sweep this series, they could be in first place (depending on what the Brewers do) going into the All Star Break. If they get swept in this series, they'll be 7.5 games back of the Cards. The goal: Take 3 out of 4!

Coming Up on This Blog
  • Later Today: Part III of Down on the Farm Report. We take a look at Boise Hawks and AZL Cubs, and preview minor league All Star Events.
  • Tomorrow: Cubs Notes before or after the game.
  • Sunday: Cubs Notes before Game 1 of the Double Header, Futures Game Update later
  • Monday: We're Half Way there.... Grading Jim Hendry's off season now.
  • Mon./Tues.: Recap of AA All Star Game
  • Tuesday: 25 things the Cubs need to do better in the second half.
  • Wednesday: Recap of MLB Network Mid Term Report Card show
  • AAA All Star Game Cubs Recap
  • Any other Cubs TV/Radio Recaps During All Star Break
  • Any Cubs Rumors, News, ect. during break

Let's start this series off with a win!

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