With three games left in the Cactus League exhibition season, the worst the Cubs could do is wind up a .500 team. Currently, they earned fifteen wins with twelve losses and two ties, including today’s 4 to 4 score against the Colorado Rockies.
The big news is that Mark Prior threw three good innings, giving up three unearned runs on two hits and two walks. He also earned three strikeouts.
The bigger news is that he is starting the year in Iowa. Don’t bet on him staying long. If he stays healthy, Prior will be back with the big club before you know it.
A surprise for me was that General Manager Jim Hendry didn’t send anyone packing during the final week. Last year, Todd Wellemeyer and John Koronka both disappeared in the final days of spring. I was convinced someone on the club would leave the franchise, such as Angel Pagan or Jacque Jones.
Another surprise was the injury to Juan Mateo. I couldn’t understand why he was still on the roster. Then today I hear that Mateo, Buck Coats and Kerry Wood would be starting the year on the DL. Considering how we finished last year, it all clicked into place.
So barring any freak last moment injuries, the twenty-five man roster is set. The Cubs are ready for opening day. The A-Team is ready. The fans are expecting a 100 win season from Soriano, Lee, Zambrano and Associates. It is going to happen! World Series, here we come!!!
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