Piggy, Fox up; Gallagher, Patterson down; Blanco to 60-day

[CubColtPacer]

Fox is almost certainly being brought up to add a right-handed pinch hitting bat to the bench and a right fielder against left-handers (it will probably be Murton/Pie/Jones against right-handers and Murton/Jones/Fox against left-handers until Floyd gets back, and when Floyd gets back he'll probably push Pie out of the lineup).

 

So that means we'll almost certainly see Fox get his first career ML start tomorrow night.

[Mizzou]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

[SouthSideRyan]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

[pitchcs]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

[CUBZ99]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

 

Loosen up, after the initial Gallagher call up, there has been some good natured back and forth regarding early info.

[craig]

Fox is almost certainly being brought up to add a right-handed pinch hitting bat to the bench and a right fielder against left-handers (it will probably be Murton/Pie/Jones against right-handers and Murton/Jones/Fox against left-handers until Floyd gets back, and when Floyd gets back he'll probably push Pie out of the lineup).

 

So that means we'll almost certainly see Fox get his first career ML start tomorrow night.

 

Possible. Not sure it's almost certain, though; Lou hasn't been too eager to start these 25th man emergency callups.

[biittner77]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

 

Perhaps he's hinting that it won't be Gallagher won't be sent down.

[pitchcs]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

 

Loosen up, after the initial Gallagher call up, there has been some good natured back and forth regarding early info.

 

 

Why are you telling me to loosen up? I just said there's no point, and there isn't.

[UBlink]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

 

It helps to know there's something going on and to be looking for public/official confirmation even if the poster can't reveal the details. I say thanks for the heads up.

[jersey cubs fan]

Wazup.....I have heard rumors but can say nothing else......

What's the point in posting this? Seriously, why even bother if this is all you're going to say?

 

It's Gallagher's dad.

 

Still. What's the point?

 

Loosen up, after the initial Gallagher call up, there has been some good natured back and forth regarding early info.

 

 

Why are you telling me to loosen up? I just said there's no point, and there isn't.

 

There's no point to 99% of what's posted on the boards.

 

You could read between the lines and theorize that somebody with info believes Gallagher isn't going to be sent down to make room for Piggy, or that at least there is discussion about other possible moves than this most likely one.

[Guest]

Definitely think it's Fox for EPatt. Figured it'd be Piggy for Gallagher, but now I don't know...

 

Seems logical that Blanco to the 60-day DL for Piggy (if he isn't there already).

[BRASKYS SCOTCH]

Ease up on Mr. Gallagher. Remember the papers when Sean was first called up? They referenced the "internet leak" when news broke of Sean's promotion before the Cubs announced it. I imagine a subtle message was sent to prevent future info from leaking out before the club officially releases info.

[NCCubFan]

Definitely think it's Fox for EPatt. Figured it'd be Piggy for Gallagher, but now I don't know...

To me the only other logical moves would be a trade or (hopefully not) Wood back to the DL.

[woodchip2153]

Definitely think it's Fox for EPatt. Figured it'd be Piggy for Gallagher, but now I don't know...

 

Seems logical that Blanco to the 60-day DL for Piggy (if he isn't there already).

 

In the piece on chicagosports.com it mentions a reliever might be put on the DL.

[Burtonbell]

 

In the piece on chicagosports.com it mentions a reliever might be put on the DL.

 

I read that and the first thing that came to my cynical Cub mind was Woody... :cry: :cry:

[Derwood]

 

In the piece on chicagosports.com it mentions a reliever might be put on the DL.

 

I read that and the first thing that came to my cynical Cub mind was Woody... :cry: :cry:

 

maybe Dempster has come down with those mysterious "back spasms" that always hit our terrible relievers

[CUBZ99]

 

In the piece on chicagosports.com it mentions a reliever might be put on the DL.

 

I read that and the first thing that came to my cynical Cub mind was Woody... :cry: :cry:

 

It seemed like they have been dropping hints that something may be wrong for a few days now. His velocity was down a bit last time out and the length of time it was taking him to warm up has also been mentioned.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

After Wood's last outing, I wouldn't be surprised if he's done. His velocity was way down and his control non-existient.

[YearofDaCubs]

After Wood's last outing, I wouldn't be surprised if he's done. His velocity was way down and his control non-existient.

He's nowhere near the same as he once was. If he goes back on the DL, it will be the last time Wood will be a Cub. Thanks for the wonderful years Wood but it's time for the Cubs to move on.

[aerosmith21]

So whose gettin sent down and whose coming up????????????

[BCVM22]

So whose gettin sent down and whose coming up????????????

 

LHP Carmen Pignatiello and C/1B/OF Jake Fox appear to be on their way up. If we knew the corresponding roster move, you'd see it in the thread here.

Edited August 14, 2007 by BCVM22

[Burtonbell]

After Wood's last outing, I wouldn't be surprised if he's done. His velocity was way down and his control non-existient.

He's nowhere near the same as he once was. If he goes back on the DL, it will be the last time Wood will be a Cub. Thanks for the wonderful years Wood but it's time for the Cubs to move on.

 

What a sad way to end your career in Chicago huh? No matter how he got where he is right now it still sucks to see how fast and how far it all went down the tubes.

[Balsa]

Per 720

 

Blanco to 60-Day DL

 

Patterson, Gallagher DOWN

 

Fox, Piggy UP

 

OFFICIAL

[NCCubFan]

Per 720

 

Blanco to 60-Day DL

 

Patterson, Gallagher DOWN

 

Fox, Piggy UP

 

OFFICIAL

Also confirmed on cubs.com.

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

Per 720

 

Blanco to 60-Day DL

 

Patterson, Gallagher DOWN

 

Fox, Piggy UP

 

OFFICIAL

 

saw it on cubs.com too