Cubs getting down to final roster decisions but

[Ivy Walls]

Today the papers report that Cedeno has improved enough to be considered the 2nd utility player leaving Pagan looking at waivers and a tough competitor in Coats who can play IF/OF on AAA.

 

This means early on that officially that redundant Ward & Floyd are the back up OF'ers (even though versatile DeRosa actually is in the corners and Theriot in CF)

 

But wait, Giants saw their SS hurt and this could motivate a trade. Could the Cubs trade Izturis (and Pagan) for something of value (if the Giants have anything), leaving Theriot as the possible starting SS with Cedeno and the Cubs keep Coats.

 

Prior today surprised the world and actually pitching, making the next two appearances more interesting. Could he have looked at the abyss and returned? This would make Miller expendable with Guzman slotted for back up and then hopefully Marshall.

 

To me the whole problem is whenever the Cubs go with 11 pitchers and 14 position players.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I don't see the Cubs trading Izturis unless they are blown away. Hendry and Piniella obviously like him a lot.

[RynoRules]

Far more likely that Cedeno gets moved to SF, IMO.

[cheapseats]

But wait, Giants saw their SS hurt and this could motivate a trade.

 

Are you referring to Rich Aurilia? He isn't the Giants' starting shortstop - Omar Vizquel is.

 

And Aurilia is only going to miss about a week.