2013 Spring Training Game Thread

[Gilby]

Sneaky, sneaky.......Actually though, I think our FO is higher on Lake than Vitters.

 

It certainly seems that way. I've seen multiple quotes from Sveum where he groups Lake in with other top prospects, and I haven't seen much mention of Vitters. They clearly are hoping Lake can handle third base, so it will be very interesting how playing time is handled in Iowa at that position. I'm mildly surprised one wasn't traded in the offseason.

[davell]

Holy [expletive]. How hard of a ball did Javy hit today? When asked about almost killing a guy, his response: "if you hit a ball like that all the time, you're going to feel great". Then asked if its happened before, he said not since HS-"like they would get out of the way". Sveum said it's the kind of ball Sheffield used to hit. I just asked Wittenmeyer and he said it was a one hop shot to SS, that nearly took his head off, as he twisted out of the way. Looked like a pitcher on a shot to the mound......... Good God, this kid can't get here quick enough.

[jumbo]

Holy [expletive]. How hard of a ball did Javy hit today? When asked about almost killing a guy, his response: "if you hit a ball like that all the time, you're going to feel great". Then asked if its happened before, he said not since HS-"like they would get out of the way". Sveum said it's the kind of ball Sheffield used to hit. I just asked Wittenmeyer and he said it was a one hop shot to SS, that nearly took his head off, as he twisted out of the way. Looked like a pitcher on a shot to the mound......... Good God, this kid can't get here quick enough.

I saw that quote and was also intrigued. There is not enough video coverage of spring training

[Guest]

Holy [expletive]. How hard of a ball did Javy hit today? When asked about almost killing a guy, his response: "if you hit a ball like that all the time, you're going to feel great". Then asked if its happened before, he said not since HS-"like they would get out of the way". Sveum said it's the kind of ball Sheffield used to hit. I just asked Wittenmeyer and he said it was a one hop shot to SS, that nearly took his head off, as he twisted out of the way. Looked like a pitcher on a shot to the mound......... Good God, this kid can't get here quick enough.

I saw that quote and was also intrigued. There is not enough video coverage of spring training

 

Where is this quote you guys speak of?

[davell]

I think CCO retweeted them. Wittenmeyer did too.

[MWV]

Castro on his hamstring injury:

I don't think it will be too bad. When I got to first base I felt it when I touched the base. After I came out I stretched and ran a little bit. Let's see (Thursday) how I feel and what the trainer tells me. I think it is going to be (alright).

link

[jumbo]

Holy [expletive]. How hard of a ball did Javy hit today? When asked about almost killing a guy, his response: "if you hit a ball like that all the time, you're going to feel great". Then asked if its happened before, he said not since HS-"like they would get out of the way". Sveum said it's the kind of ball Sheffield used to hit. I just asked Wittenmeyer and he said it was a one hop shot to SS, that nearly took his head off, as he twisted out of the way. Looked like a pitcher on a shot to the mound......... Good God, this kid can't get here quick enough.

I saw that quote and was also intrigued. There is not enough video coverage of spring training

 

Where is this quote you guys speak of?

 

Did you tweet GW?

[davell]

Jumbo, I did.(not sure if you're asking me or David though) I'm trying to picture Dee Gordon flailing away to miss getting hit.

[Guest]

Castro out today, Baez will start at shortstop.

[Guest]

Castro out today, Baez will start at shortstop.

 

And Soler is starting in one of the OF spots, right?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Holy [expletive]. How hard of a ball did Javy hit today? When asked about almost killing a guy, his response: "if you hit a ball like that all the time, you're going to feel great". Then asked if its happened before, he said not since HS-"like they would get out of the way". Sveum said it's the kind of ball Sheffield used to hit. I just asked Wittenmeyer and he said it was a one hop shot to SS, that nearly took his head off, as he twisted out of the way. Looked like a pitcher on a shot to the mound......... Good God, this kid can't get here quick enough.

I saw him damn near kill a man in Cedar Rapids last season. Line drive HR to LF with a guy sitting at a picnic table not paying attention to the game, and it went right behind his head. I've never seen a ball leave the yard so quickly.

[Guest]

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs

#Cubs lineup vs. @Athletics 2/28: Sappelt CF, Barney 2B, Hairston DH, McDonald RF, Soler LF, Navarro C, Baez SS, Lillibridge 1B, Lake 3B

[Guest]

Paul Sullivan ‏@PWSullivan

Sveum sez Starlin will miss 2-3 days. Baez will get more playing time.

[woodchip2153]

Soler apparently threw a strike to third to nail a runner trying to go from first to third.

[davell]

Soler, Baez, and Lake are each 1-2 so far.

[Guest]

Soler, Baez, and Lake are each 1-2 so far.

 

All singles?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Soler, Baez, and Lake are each 1-2 so far.

 

All singles?

Yes

[jersey cubs fan]

almora is the only idiot that got engaged

[Guest]

hahaha

[mul21]

almora is the only idiot that got engaged

 

-2

[Guest]

I missed it. How did Brett get on?

[Guest]

I missed it. How did Brett get on?

walk

[KingCubsFan]

I missed it. How did Brett get on?

walk

Looks like Kyle needs something else to worry about.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I missed it. How did Brett get on?

walk

Looks like Kyle needs something else to worry about.

 

I'm leaning toward raging that they won't give him a chance to start the year with the team.

[Guest]

DeJesus CF

Valbuena SS

Rizzo 1B

Soriano DH

Schierholtz RF

Castillo C

B. Jackson LF

Watkins 2B

Maysonet 3B

 

 

Weak... at least expected to see Baez back in the lineup.