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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:21:06 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jeff Samardzija Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 Kiley welcomes Cubs scouting czar Tim Wilken, responsible for drafting top Cubs prospect Javier Baez. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1273745.html 2047 Kiley McDaniel http://sbb.scout.com/2/1273745.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:31:00 GMT 0 381 Scouting Baseball sbb After posting a 2.97 earned-run average and logging 88 innings out of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen in 2011, right-hander Jeff Samardzija is getting an opportunity to start in camp this year. http://mlb.scout.com/2/1164016.html 2047 TheSportsXChange http://mlb.scout.com/2/1164016.html Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:19:00 GMT 0 243 MLB mlb Not much was expected of the Cubs this year, and they delivered in kind with a record of 71-91. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1111947.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1111947.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:28:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs There should be a completely new feeling at spring training for the Cubs. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:47:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs' decision to bring back right-handed reliever Kerry Wood will have far-reaching implications for the pitching staff, and not just the bullpen. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1032884.html 2047 Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1032884.html Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:36:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Iowa got two solid pitching performances from their starters and some late-inning fireworks from their offense en route to the doubleheader sweep Tuesday. Starlin Castro broke a 0-for-11 skid for Tennessee. Daytona got solo home runs from two players that began the year on the disabled list. Logan Watkins picked up his first extra-base hit for Peoria. http://cubs.scout.com/2/966300.html 2047 Steve Holley http://cubs.scout.com/2/966300.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:56:00 GMT 1 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs manager Lou Piniella maintains that the Cubs are still sorting out their eighth-inning bullpen situation. They've been getting solid work from closer Carlos Marmol, but the bullpen has been a mixed bag. http://cubs.scout.com/2/962768.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/962768.html Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:25:00 GMT 1 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs manager Lou Piniella is having to handle a couple of situations delicately. One concerns left fielder Alfonso Soriano. The other has to do with his bullpen. http://cubs.scout.com/2/961948.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/961948.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:34:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs After heaping praise on his pitching staff for its command of the strike zone in spring training, Cubs manager Lou Piniella was left to watch Monday as his pitchers combined for eight walks and a hit batter in a 16-5 loss to the Braves. http://cubs.scout.com/2/960023.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/960023.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:07:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs will open the season with almost a completely new bullpen for 2010. Manager Lou Piniella has never been known for his patience with the pen, but he says he expects some trying moments, largely because the Cubs have three rookie relievers. http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:13:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Spring training was a relatively quiet one for the Cubs, with precious few battles for positions on a mostly veteran team. That doesn't mean there aren't questions and concerns, however. http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:51:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs With opening day in Atlanta looming, the Cubs rotation is starting to take shape. http://cubs.scout.com/2/955698.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/955698.html Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:47:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Despite an early burst of good performance and despite the calls of some teammates to bring him north at the end of spring training, phenom shortstop Starlin Castro appears destined to start the season at Class AAA Iowa. http://cubs.scout.com/2/954256.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/954256.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:58:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Give it time, but Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he likes his team so far. http://cubs.scout.com/2/939250.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/939250.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:44:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Jim Hendry didn't make any trades at the general managers meetings, and he didn't expect to, but he came away feeling good about the groundwork he set for the Cubs' offseason. http://cubs.scout.com/2/919376.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/919376.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Starting pitching has been a strength of the Cubs in recent years, but their depth took a hit Nov. 3 when left-hander Ted Lilly had arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder. http://cubs.scout.com/2/918246.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/918246.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:51:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs will get a good look at the possible future of their rotation on the final homestand, which begins Tuesday against Pittsburgh. http://cubs.scout.com/2/904218.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/904218.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs and Milton Bradley have come to a peaceful parting of the ways, at least for the rest of the 2009 season. http://cubs.scout.com/2/902472.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/902472.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs There's little wrong with the Cubs' starting pitching these days. http://cubs.scout.com/2/896794.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/896794.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:32:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs have lost five in a row and seven of eight after Thursday's 6-1 defeat to the Phillies. http://cubs.scout.com/2/888366.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/888366.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:33:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs