Monday, March 19, 2012

Maddux's story/McLeod rebuilding/Plenty of openings

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Maddux: Didn't pull out of running for Cubs manager
Maddux: Didn't pull out of running for Cubs manager

LAS VEGAS — Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux denied pulling out of the running for the Cubs managerial vacancy before the Cubs gave the job to Dale Sveum.

McLeod key figure in Cubs' rebuilding plans McLeod key figure in Cubs' rebuilding plans

MESA, Ariz. — A workout is going on at HoHoKam Park, with Alfonso Soriano, Marlon Byrd, Geovany Soto and the other familiar names on the Cubs' roster going through their daily paces before making the 20-minute trip over to Scottsdale Stadium for a game against the Giants.
Cubs recap Cubs recap

Scores: (split squad) Cubs 3, Rangers 2; White Sox 7, Cubs 5.
Openings remain for Cubs' rotation, bullpen, bench Openings remain for Cubs' rotation, bullpen, bench

LAS VEGAS — The Cubs have played 18 Cactus League games after Sunday's split-squad games in Las Vegas and Mesa, Ariz., passing the halfway point of their spring schedule.
Danks homer in 10th inning beats Cubs 7-5 Danks homer in 10th inning beats Cubs 7-5

Mesa, Ariz.—Gavin Floyd was the scheduled starter for the White Sox against the Cubs on Sunday, but heavy overnight rains and an iffy forecast forced the Sox to switch to Zach Stewart.
Mather HR launches Cubs to 3-2 win over Rangers Mather HR launches Cubs to 3-2 win over Rangers

LAS VEGAS – Chris Volstad took the mound for the Chicago Cubs this afternoon at Cashman Field, looking to keep his perfect spring intact.
Recap: Rangers 12, Cubs 7; Athletics 4, Cubs 3 Recap: Rangers 12, Cubs 7; Athletics 4, Cubs 3

Score: Split squad: Rangers 12, Cubs 7; A's 4, Cubs 3.
Samardzija building strong case for rotation role Samardzija building strong case for rotation role

LAS VEGAS — The company line from the candidates in the Cubs' rotation battle is "whatever's best for the team."
Cubs drop sixth straight game after 12-7 loss to Rangers Cubs drop sixth straight game after 12-7 loss to Rangers

LAS VEGAS -- Former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija took the mound for the Cubs onSt. Patrick's Day at Cashman Field, hoping the luck of the Irish was on his side.
Can Cubs aging outfielders hold off kids? Can Cubs aging outfielders hold off kids?

LAS VEGAS — As much as the Cubs are entering a new phase in 2012, there's no denying the old dogs are still manning the outfield.

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