Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014
The Saturday Shuffle: Arrieta, Coghlan, Fujikawa, Rosscup, and Sweeney
Before todays game against the Cardinals the Cubs made numerous roster moves including calling up Jake Arrieta so he can make his first start of the year today against the Cardinals. In a corresponding move the Cubs option Zac Rosscup who was the odd man out in the Cubs 'pen as he was the 3rd lefty available in the pen. He made 2 good appearances out of the bullpen for the Cubs pitching 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out 2 and walking 1.
Arrieta was rehabbing from shoulder soreness and pitched 20 innings in 5 starts striking out 18 while walking 7.
The Cubs also made some other moves today calling up Chris Coghlan, who was hitting .243/.379/.314 for the Iowa Cubs but with 18 strikeouts in 88 at bats. He was called up because of the injury to Ryan Sweeney who was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
In another roster move the Cubs moved Kyuji Fujikawa, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery to the 60-day disabled list. This move was necessary so the Cubs could free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Chris Coghlan.
Arrieta was rehabbing from shoulder soreness and pitched 20 innings in 5 starts striking out 18 while walking 7.
The Cubs also made some other moves today calling up Chris Coghlan, who was hitting .243/.379/.314 for the Iowa Cubs but with 18 strikeouts in 88 at bats. He was called up because of the injury to Ryan Sweeney who was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
In another roster move the Cubs moved Kyuji Fujikawa, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery to the 60-day disabled list. This move was necessary so the Cubs could free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Chris Coghlan.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Chicago Cubs April Recap
Well April is over and the results aren't very good. A 9-17 record with an offense that is struggling to score runs isn't very promising, but teams usually don't hit as well at the start of the year. The Cubs rotation has been solid this year with Jeff Samardzija, despite a 0-3 record has been the ace of the staff with a 1.98 ERA.
The biggest surprise for the Cubs this year on offense has been Emilio Bonifacio who was signed to a minor league deal in February has really been impressive from the top of the order hitting .337/.385/.406 with 10 steals.
On the pitching side the biggest surprise has been Jason Hammel who was signed in the beginning of February has been terrific to begin his Cubs career posting a 4-1 record in 34.2 innings with 27 strikeouts and 7 walks.
My biggest expectation for May is for the offense to play better as the weather gets warmer and that the bullpen will be much better. The Cubs biggest bullpen acquisition, Jose Veras, has struggled to begin his season with a 15.88 ERA and a 2.82 WHIP in 5.2 innings pitched.
The biggest surprise for the Cubs this year on offense has been Emilio Bonifacio who was signed to a minor league deal in February has really been impressive from the top of the order hitting .337/.385/.406 with 10 steals.
On the pitching side the biggest surprise has been Jason Hammel who was signed in the beginning of February has been terrific to begin his Cubs career posting a 4-1 record in 34.2 innings with 27 strikeouts and 7 walks.
My biggest expectation for May is for the offense to play better as the weather gets warmer and that the bullpen will be much better. The Cubs biggest bullpen acquisition, Jose Veras, has struggled to begin his season with a 15.88 ERA and a 2.82 WHIP in 5.2 innings pitched.
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