The Chicago Cubs were finally able to close out a game Sunday afternoon, as Carlos Marmol was able to get his first save of the season. Jeff Samardzjia made it look easy today, as he went a career-high eight-and-two-third innings, allowing four hits and only one earned run. Samardzjia exited the game with two outs in the ninth, after he allowed a two-run shot to Adam LaRoche. After walking Jayson Werth, Marmol was able to get Xavier Nady to pop out to Ian Stewart to end the game.Alfonso Soriano got the Cubs' scoring started, as he had a sacrifice fly to ...
Heading in to the 2012 campaign, Chicago Cub fans should be excited about the talent they have at the minor league level. They have a couple of top prospects who are already making a major impact in spring training, and Cub fans should not forget these names once the regular season hits. On Opening Day, the Chicago Cubs have Marlon Byrd penciled in as their starting center fielder, and Bryan LaHair is your starting first baseman. Both of these players deserve to be starters heading into the season; however, if they should struggle out of the gate, the Cubs have two ...
