I'm looking at the list of players with options on TCR and Izturis isn't listed. Theriot, Pagan and Pie all have 2. The page was created in Spring Training. Izturis doesn't have any options. I figured as much.
My guess would be Pagan. They said they want a 12th pitcher. It'd be too simple to get rid of Jones or Izzy. Fontenot's been red-hot, and Theriot has done his job (plus the squeeze bunt is helping him). Pagan has made baserunning errors and Derosa could be the 5th outfielder. Out of all the people that can be demoted, I think Theriot is on the hot seat (but the Cubs would prefer to trade Jones to make room). I don't see Pagan going because Lou views him as the best late inning defensive RF replacement. Pie isn't going down, even though he's struggled offensively, because he makes an impact defensively. Plus, Fontenot is red hot and has now supplanted Theriot and DeRosa as the starting 2B. That leaves the opening at SS and Izturis can't be optioned to AAA. That would mean that Izzy is our only SS. Izzy starting every day = ](*,) Ideally, it would be a 10 day situation; after which time Theriot could be recalled.
I'm looking at the list of players with options on TCR and Izturis isn't listed. Theriot, Pagan and Pie all have 2. The page was created in Spring Training.
My guess would be Pagan. They said they want a 12th pitcher. It'd be too simple to get rid of Jones or Izzy. Fontenot's been red-hot, and Theriot has done his job (plus the squeeze bunt is helping him). Pagan has made baserunning errors and Derosa could be the 5th outfielder. Out of all the people that can be demoted, I think Theriot is on the hot seat (but the Cubs would prefer to trade Jones to make room). I don't see Pagan going because Lou views him as the best late inning defensive RF replacement. Pie isn't going down, even though he's struggled offensively, because he makes an impact defensively. Plus, Fontenot is red hot and has now supplanted Theriot and DeRosa as the starting 2B. That leaves the opening at SS and Izturis can't be optioned to AAA.
In case it hasn't already been mentioned, today's Cubs sweep of the Sox is the first, at the Cell, in their history (both teams have swept at Wrigley Field). :D Now, it would be nice for the Royals and Phillies to win!
Soriano, LF Fontenot, 2B Lee, 1B Ramirez, DH Floyd, RF Pagan, CF DeRosa, 3B Bowen, C Theriot, SS I heard the lineup on the radio but I'm guessing at the last two because I can't remember.