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Location: Chicago, Ill. | Ballpark: Wrigley Field (41,160) | Spring Training: Mesa, Ariz.
Owner: Joe Ricketts | GM: Jim Hendry | Manager: Lou Piniella | World Championships: 2
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Scott Miller's Take

The Cubs are so clearly the class of the NL Central that you don't look for reasons why they can win it, you look for reasons why they can't. The only reason I can think of, aside from injuries to their pitching staff (but that's the case with all 30 clubs), is if Milton Bradley can't out-run his injury history. Or if he snaps. Maybe Bradley can find peace of mind on a multi-year contract. He's played in more than 126 games in a season just once -- if he can make it for 140 or 150, look out. Wait, I just thought of one more reason the Cubs could stumble: Their bullpen. Carlos Marmol was shaky this spring, and Kevin Gregg remains largely an unknown. Still, these Cubs are primed for another 90-plus win season, and with lefty bats Bradley, Mike Fontenot, Kosuke Fukudome and Aaron Miles, their lineup is better balanced for October.

 
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Team Info
2008 record: 97-64 (1st in NL Central)
As Cubs manager: Lou Piniella, entering 3rd year (182-141)
Stadium: Wrigley Field (41,160; grass)
 
Top Prospects
1. Jeff Samardzija, RH/SP
  Has work to do if he wants to be a starter. Was impressive in his 2008 callup as a reliever.
2. Kevin Hart, RH/RP
  Has started some in minors, but will most likely work in relief.
3. Micah Hoffpauir, OF
  Showed impressive power this spring.
4. Josh Vitters, 3B
  Top prospect with high ceiling, but still a few years away.
5. Mitch Atkins, RH/SP
  Won 17 games last year, but with high ERA. Still has work to do.
 
 
After a career year in Texas, Milton Bradley can be a big bat in the middle of the lineup if he manages to stay healthy and in control. (Getty Images)
 
 
Lineup
No.PlayerABHRAVGRBIRSB
1.A. Soriano, LF453 29 .280 75 76 19
2.K. Fukudome, CF501 10 .257 58 79 12
3.D. Lee, 1B 623 20 .291 9093 8
4.M. Bradley, RF 414 22 .321 77 78 5
5.A. Ramirez, 3B 554 27 .289 111 97 2
6.M. Fontenot, 2B243 9 .305 40 42 2
7.G. Soto, C494 23 .285 86 66 0
8.R. Theriot, SS580 1 .307 38 85 22
Pitching
No.PitcherIPW-LSVERAKsBB
1.C. Zambrano, RH 188.2 14-6 0 3.91 130 72
2.R. Dempster, RH 206.2 17-6 0 2.96 187 76
3.T. Lilly, LH 204.2 17-9 0 4.09 184 64
4.R. Harden, RH 148.0 10-2 0 2.07 181 61
5.S. Marshall, LH 65.1 3-5 1 3.86 58 23
CLK. Gregg, RH68.2 7-8 29 3.41 58 37
 
 
Chicago Cubs Message Board
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Since:Oct 4, 2006

November 7, 2009 1:37 pm
In case anyone didn't see that it was on.  The rising stars game from the AFL will be on both MLBnetwork and MLB.com tonight at 8:15.  Might be a good chance for some of you guys to get a look at Starlin Castro and Josh Vitters, amongst other ...(more)
Reputation:99
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Since:Aug 19, 2006

October 19, 2009 9:01 pm
They were saying on MLBTraderumors that Stephen Drew will probably be put on the trading block,so why not trade for Drew and move Theriot over to 2nd,Drew would add a left hand bat to the lineup.Then the Cubs could spend the money on decent bullpen help for the first time ...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 24, 2006

November 5, 2009 8:59 pm

The Cubs need to go after Dan Uggla to fill 2B.  There are zero candidates available thru free agency that would fit what the Cubs need.  Trade some young talent to the Marlins for Uggla and soon since ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 24, 2006

October 31, 2009 1:46 pm
This article was released this morning on MLBtraderumors.com and here's a quote...."It's early on, but we think this one has some legs," said one Cubs official. "But they aren't the only team we are talking with."

...(more)
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Since:Oct 14, 2006

November 6, 2009 9:37 am
Alright... First of all, enough already with all of these posts saying, oh, the Cubs should trade for Dan Uggla, or bring in a guy like Carl Crawford, thats just not going to happen.  No team is ...(more)
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Since:Oct 4, 2006

November 7, 2009 12:08 am
Did any body notice that the great and almighty Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie Blue is on the Aaron Rowand bandwagon hardcore.  His trade scenario is the best I have heard yet.  He think the Cubs can trade ...(more)
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Since:Oct 24, 2006

November 7, 2009 10:23 am
B.A. has started posting their team by team prospect list for 2010.  So far only the Braves and Mets are listed, but the Cubs will be up on November 16.

My guess on their list is

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Since:Dec 2, 2007

October 5, 2009 2:18 am
As some of you may remember, I made this post last year in an attempt to put the Cubs in the best position possible heading into 2009 while staying within budget (I put the Cubs at $136 million under my plan, nearly $2 million less than their Opening Day payroll commitments). Hendry followed some of my recommendations (trading ...(more)
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Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 26, 2006

November 4, 2009 10:46 pm

Per ESPN

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly had art ...(more)

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Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 4, 2006

November 1, 2009 11:22 am
We are all pretty well aware of the Cubs needs this off season (or at least what we assume them to be now).  Lets play a game. 

The Cubs needs are as follows:

- A centerfielder that can either bat lead off or be an RBI type guy

- A second baseman that can do the things above

- A shortst
...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 14, 2009

October 22, 2009 9:24 pm
We just signed Rudy Jaramillo to fill our vacant hitting coach spot yesterday. Would he be able to help Milton Bradley?

I see Bradley having a bounce back year. As a matter of fact, I see the entire Cubs team having a bounce back year.  They took last yea
...(more)
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Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 2, 2009

October 28, 2009 3:23 pm
Bruce Levine said this yesterday in his ESPN chat and Chris DeLuca confirmed it in his article today (though he wrote $143 million), leaving Jim Hendry roughly $8 million to work with after he tenders contracts to players currently on the active roster. My advice? Keep the payroll as low as possible and cut it, if at all possible. Learn from 2009 and leave yourself breathing room to menuver around ...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 4, 2006

October 25, 2009 7:03 pm
I have read numerous places that the Mets are interested in trying to move Carlos Beltran and the 36 million that is due to him over the next two years.  It is also fairly publicized that they are one of the many teams that are interested in trading for ...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:May 29, 2008

October 4, 2009 8:11 am

Today being the last day of the Cubs 2009 season, I've decided to celebrate by posting a few of the things that I think will happen this offseason. Feel free to bust me over the head for things you think I have wrong, but I expect hearty congratulations for the things I have right. Just kidding, but I think this will make for some good d ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 19, 2006

November 3, 2009 4:05 pm
This guy must be a democrat,I haven't heard that much BS come out of someone's mouth since the presidental election,its all propaganda and hype just to sell tickets like always,I saw a article where Hendry might be up to his same old trick of overpaying for players,2 years between 6.5 to 7.5 million for Grabow,for that kind of money they could do a lot better with ...(more)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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