Jake Fox Called up; Izturis traded to Pittsburgh for PTBNL

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Is Matt Murton alive ?

[NCCubFan]

I'm just speculating here, but maybe the Cubs decided that, with Lee serving his suspension, another position player is more important than a 12th pitcher for the next four games. Gallagher pitched 4 innings yesterday and therefore probably wouldn't be available for several days anyway, so maybe he was sent back down. It's also possible Fox is only up for today; Dempster is scheduled to be activated tomorrow, so Fox may go back down to make room for him.

 

Copycat!

Great minds think alike (notice there were actually several copycats). :D Edited July 19, 2007 by NCCubFan

[UMFan83]

Only possibilities:

 

-Jones traded

-Pagan sent down (but why?)

-Gallagher sent down (then Fox will be sent back down when Dempster returns sometime this weekend)-Eyre DFA (wishful thinking)

-Izturis DFA

 

What else?

 

Very good point. Probably makes the most sense, unless a miracle happened with the other guys. A 12 man staff means you only have 5 bench players, and Lee's suspension means it's only 4. Gallagher is unavailable today and probably tomorrow. Fox may just be here for a day or two. But how will he be added to the 40-man?

 

Wade Miller and Prior are already on the 60 day? Hmmm...

[JeffH]

-Gallagher sent down (then Fox will be sent back down when Dempster returns sometime this weekend)

 

Almost certainly the case.

 

Of course, there needs to be a spot opened on the 40-man for him.

 

Could this finally be the merciful killing off of Brian Dopirak?

[UMFan83]

Only possibilities:

 

-Jones traded

-Pagan sent down (but why?)

-Gallagher sent down (then Fox will be sent back down when Dempster returns sometime this weekend)-Eyre DFA (wishful thinking)

-Izturis DFA

 

What else?

 

Very good point. Probably makes the most sense, unless a miracle happened with the other guys. A 12 man staff means you only have 5 bench players, and Lee's suspension means it's only 4. Gallagher is unavailable today and probably tomorrow. Fox may just be here for a day or two. But how will he be added to the 40-man?

 

Wade Miller and Prior are already on the 60 day? Hmmm...

 

Novoa DFA? Guzman 60 day?

Edited July 19, 2007 by UMFan83

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

Is Matt Murton alive ?

 

I think he is being spanked by Lou for not taking his advice to try something new when he was struggling. Especially since Lou seems to like him from what was said earlier.

[weis21]

My guess is that Wade Miller finally got the axe to make room for fox on the 40 man.

[pitchcs]

The article (blog, whatever) says Fox is expected to play in RF against LHP. But we don't face any LHP in the next few days so maybe he is here to stay for a bit??

[davearm]

Very good point. Probably makes the most sense, unless a miracle happened with the other guys. A 12 man staff means you only have 5 bench players, and Lee's suspension means it's only 4. Gallagher is unavailable today and probably tomorrow. Fox may just be here for a day or two. But how will he be added to the 40-man?

Bump for the bolded part.

 

The plot thickens....

[ctcf]

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE

[jersey cubs fan]

Was Blevins on the 40 man?

 

Don't think so. Cubs.com has 44 names on the 40-man with 4 guys on the 60-day DL. Unless Guzman or Blanco are moved to the 40-man, than somebody has to be removed, possibly Buck Coats.

[UMFan83]

My guess is that Wade Miller finally got the axe to make room for fox on the 40 man.

 

I would think that but hes scheduled to make a rehab start with Iowa today or tomorrow.

[Soriano12]

The article (blog, whatever) says Fox is expected to play in RF against LHP. But we don't face any LHP in the next few days so maybe he is here to stay for a bit??

 

Wow...this organization really hates Murton I guess. :shock:

[cuubs4life]

The article (blog, whatever) says Fox is expected to play in RF against LHP. But we don't face any LHP in the next few days so maybe he is here to stay for a bit??

 

What's the point of calling him up to play the OF when we have Murton red hot in Iowa?? this move makes no sence.

[davearm]

My guess is that Wade Miller finally got the axe to make room for fox on the 40 man.

Miller's already on the 60-day DL, and his roster spot taken by another guy. Dumping him doesn't open a spot.

[UMFan83]

40 man guesses:

 

-Novoa released

-Guzman to 60 day DL

-Dopiriak released

-Cotts released

-Blanco 60 day DL (if unknown setback occured)

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Congrats to Jake. He can play both corner IF and OF positions and catch in a pinch.

 

I'm going to agree with the assessment that I think Sean gets sent back down and then Fox will be sent down when Dempster is activated.

[weis21]

The article (blog, whatever) says Fox is expected to play in RF against LHP. But we don't face any LHP in the next few days so maybe he is here to stay for a bit??

 

Wow...this organization really hates Murton I guess. :shock:

 

I'm thinking they want someone who can play first while lee is out. Now if they keep him and play in in RF after Lee gets back, then your guess is as good as mine.

[YearofDaCubs]

Bruce Levine said Izturis is close to being traded on ESPN1000. He might be gone? If so, YES!

[WrigleyinEngland]

'Is Matt Murton alive ?'

 

Looks like Matt isn't just in the Dog house with lou he's got all the way to the pound and is looking for new owners.......

[davearm]

Murton doesn't play first base. Fox does.

 

And oh by the way, our regular 1B will be unavailable for the next 4 games.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I think it's time to move Dopirak from the 40-man. If someone claims him, it's not a big loss.

[NCCubFan]

Miller and Novoa are already on the 60-day DL, and I don't see Guzman being moved to the 60-day because he's started a rehabilitation assignment. My guess, barring an as-yet unannounced trade, would be Blanco to the 60-day.

[weis21]

My guess is that Wade Miller finally got the axe to make room for fox on the 40 man.

Miller's already on the 60-day DL, and his roster spot taken by another guy. Dumping him doesn't open a spot.

 

Oh ok, thanks.

[Soriano12]

The article (blog, whatever) says Fox is expected to play in RF against LHP. But we don't face any LHP in the next few days so maybe he is here to stay for a bit??

 

Wow...this organization really hates Murton I guess. :shock:

 

I'm thinking they want someone who can play first while lee is out. Now if they keep him and play in in RF after Lee gets back, then your guess is as good as mine.

 

I guess. I though I remember reading somewhere last year that during Lee's injury they were going to try Murton out at 1B for a bit.