Trade of Gaudin or Guzman is possible before the opener
Working the ninth inning for the first time since winning the job of Cubs closer, Kevin Gregg struck out the side against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday at HoHoKam Park.
"Not bad," he said. "Can't complain."
Now that Gregg has sealed that role, the only question is what to do with the final two bullpen spots. Chad Gaudin, David Patton, Angel Guzman and Jeff Samardzija are in the running.
General manager Jim Hendry is working on trading Gaudin or Guzman, and the final roster call could come down to Saturday's exhibition at Yankee Stadium. Samardzija can be sent down if he doesn't make the final cut. But Gaudin, Guzman and Patton are trade possibilities because they have no options left and would have to clear waivers to be sent down.
The Cubs would like to keep Patton, a Rule 5 pick who has compiled an 0.73 ERA despite never pitching above Class A.
Gaudin vs. Guzman: If Patton makes it, that could leave one spot for Gaudin, who makes $2 million, or Guzman, who was once the Cubs' top pitching prospect before injuries stunted his career.
"There will either be a trade, an option ... anything but [putting one of them through] waivers," manager Lou Piniella said. "We're just going to pitch everybody and see what happens. We have some depth."
The final roster doesn't have to be turned in until Sunday.
Extra innings: With one home game left, the Cubs set a Cactus League attendance record Tuesday with 195,172 in 18 games. The old record was 193,993 in 15 games, set by the '05 Cubs. … Rookie Mitch Atkins might be brought to New York to pitch. With rain expected Friday night, Ted Lilly may be left in Arizona to get his innings in. … Sean Marshall could switch with Rich Harden in the rotation the second week, with Marshall facing Colorado on April 15 and Harden getting an extra day's rest and starting April 16 against St. Louis. … Under Armour paid its tab for advertising on the outfield doors at Wrigley Field and will continue its deal with the Cubs.
"Not bad," he said. "Can't complain."
Now that Gregg has sealed that role, the only question is what to do with the final two bullpen spots. Chad Gaudin, David Patton, Angel Guzman and Jeff Samardzija are in the running.
General manager Jim Hendry is working on trading Gaudin or Guzman, and the final roster call could come down to Saturday's exhibition at Yankee Stadium. Samardzija can be sent down if he doesn't make the final cut. But Gaudin, Guzman and Patton are trade possibilities because they have no options left and would have to clear waivers to be sent down.
The Cubs would like to keep Patton, a Rule 5 pick who has compiled an 0.73 ERA despite never pitching above Class A.
Gaudin vs. Guzman: If Patton makes it, that could leave one spot for Gaudin, who makes $2 million, or Guzman, who was once the Cubs' top pitching prospect before injuries stunted his career.
"There will either be a trade, an option ... anything but [putting one of them through] waivers," manager Lou Piniella said. "We're just going to pitch everybody and see what happens. We have some depth."
The final roster doesn't have to be turned in until Sunday.
Extra innings: With one home game left, the Cubs set a Cactus League attendance record Tuesday with 195,172 in 18 games. The old record was 193,993 in 15 games, set by the '05 Cubs. … Rookie Mitch Atkins might be brought to New York to pitch. With rain expected Friday night, Ted Lilly may be left in Arizona to get his innings in. … Sean Marshall could switch with Rich Harden in the rotation the second week, with Marshall facing Colorado on April 15 and Harden getting an extra day's rest and starting April 16 against St. Louis. … Under Armour paid its tab for advertising on the outfield doors at Wrigley Field and will continue its deal with the Cubs.
Source: chicagotribune.com
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