J. Fox, Fuld among Cubs' roster cuts

**Dave19642006** · 03-24-2009, 03:14 PM

J. Fox, Fuld among Cubs' roster cuts | cubs.com: News

Cuts are coming and 5 are gone to the minors.......Hoffpauer still up there

**hurdleisu24** · 03-24-2009, 08:30 PM

The most interesting decison will be will the cubs keep their Rule 5 pick or not

**Dave19642006** · 03-24-2009, 08:31 PM

ahhh never thought about that..... I say yes

**TarHeelHawk** · 03-24-2009, 09:42 PM

Another interesting development is that by outrighting Richie Robinett to Iowa, and off the 40-man roster. That leaves 2 roster spots on the 40 man, so maybe Hendry has something in the works.

**acrozier22** · 03-24-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dave19642006

J. Fox, Fuld among Cubs' roster cuts | cubs.com: News

Cuts are coming and 5 are gone to the minors.......Hoffpauer still up there

Hoff will be in the bigs for opening day.

**CrossCyed** · 03-24-2009, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

Another interesting development is that by outrighting Richie Robinett to Iowa, and off the 40-man roster. That leaves 2 roster spots on the 40 man, so maybe Hendry has something in the works.

You guys totally need Jerry Owens and Mike MacDougal.

**Luke3485** · 03-24-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

You guys totally need Jerry Owens and Mike MacDougal.

We will take them if you take Fukodome and his contract off of our hands.

**CrossCyed** · 03-24-2009, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Luke3485

We will take them if you take Fukodome and his contract off of our hands.

No thanks.

**Dave19642006** · 03-24-2009, 10:26 PM

Fukudome and Soriano?

**CYdTracked** · 03-24-2009, 10:34 PM

No surprises there. Also remember Angel Guzman is out of options and is a long shot to make the opening day roster so there is yet another 40 man roster spot that will open up because I would be surprised if he is not claimed off waivers. He once was the top prospect in the system and still throws hard. A change of scenery could help him. I would not be surprised to see Vizcanio cut too despite his contract. Lou has made it known he isn't factoring salaries into who is on the roster, he wants guys that will get the job done.

**Psyclone Brian** · 03-24-2009, 10:42 PM

What do you think the starting rotation might look like?
A bit of a shake up this year.

**CYdTracked** · 03-24-2009, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Psyclone Brian

What do you think the starting rotation might look like?
A bit of a shake up this year.

It's already been set:

1. Zambrano
2. Dempster
3. Lilly
4. Harden
5. Marshall

Marshall was named the #5 starter last week which was the only spot in the rotation up for grabs.

**gocubs2118** · 03-24-2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Luke3485

We will take them if you take Fukodome and his contract off of our hands.

We will? That trade sounds horrible.

**Psyclone Brian** · 03-24-2009, 10:49 PM

I hope Lilly and Marshall deliver. I must've missed Marshall's appointment, what do the latter innings look like? Set-up man and closer? Marmol...? etc..

**cycloneman003** · 03-24-2009, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by travman23

No surprises there. Also remember Angel Guzman is out of options and is a long shot to make the opening day roster so there is yet another 40 man roster spot that will open up because I would be surprised if he is not claimed off waivers. He once was the top prospect in the system and still throws hard. A change of scenery could help him. I would not be surprised to see Vizcanio cut too despite his contract. Lou has made it known he isn't factoring salaries into who is on the roster, he wants guys that will get the job done.

it has been confirmed that Vizcaino will be in the bullpen for the Cubs so there is no way he's getting cut