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Just got an email that the server disk failed its test this morning. Looks like I'll have some downtime on the site in the near future to replace the disk / run backups. I'll update with the date/time when I know.

Chris Archer will be live on the B-Squared show today. 312sports Link NSBB Link

According to Bedo and Bernstein on their show today.

This jersey will change everything: From improving mechanics during practice to monitoring when a pitcher starts to lose his form during a game, this kind of technology will change the sport.

Peoria Chiefs PBP broadcaster Nathan Baliva and I-Cubs PBP broadcaster Deene Ellis will be guests on the B-Squared radio show today. The show has an email address (bsquared@312sports.com). If you want to have them ask Nate or Deene a question, feel free to email the guys and I'm sure they'll get it asked on the radio show today. Then listen in and hear your answer. Thanks!

For those that don't know about it, SI ran a story 25 years ago about a recluse that was found by the Mets who could throw a fastball 168 mph. It remains one of the greatest sports April Fools day hoaxes ever. Adam Kellogg has another great article up at 312sports about the hoax and his reaction at the time.

Did anyone else notice this? JJ got to square off against what looks to be the opening day lineup for the Brewers and he...struggled a bit. Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Jackson, J 4.0 8 4 4 2 1 1 15.00 On the other hand, Vitters, Castro & Colvin all got to start for the Cubs and had a combined five hits, three rbi and a run. The lowest BA amongst the three for the spring is .357.

I'm REALLY happy to announce a big addition to the site. We're going to be hosting a live pregame show every day from 10am-12pm central time on the 312sports website. The official blurb is below. ----------------------------------- "B-Squared" is your source for all Cubs talk, all the time. Hosts Brian Bedo and Jordan Bernfield provide you with the perspective of die-hard fans, because like you, they live and die with every pitch. Weekdays between 10AM and 12PM CT, B-Squared will recap last night's game, and preview the next day's match-up. The show will bring the Cubs players, coaches, and surrounding media to you so you can hear from the news makers and those around it everyday. We'll also bring you exclusive coverage of the Cubs minor league system, so you not only know the major league club, but which players are soon to join. Bernie and Bedo may not be old enough to have stomached 1969 or 1984, but we're still reeling from 2003 and 2008. We'll be your shoulder to cry on, or we'll be the guy to high-five when the team is on a roll. And hopefully one day, we'll be the guys you can celebrate with when "Next Year" is finally here. Full Announcement

The Cubs outrighted Parisi to AAA, so I assume that means that he's passed through waivers and StL did not claim him back. The spring training roster stands at 31 and the 40 man stands at 37.

This is the kind of article I'd love to have more of on 312sports. Great read. http://www.312sports.com/cubs-blog-entries/51-latest-news/1150-when-did-wrigley-become-the-star

This is the worst I've felt about my team in the entire time I've been in the league. :(

One of the writers at 312 posted an interesting article just now asking which is more impressive: Wood's 20K game as a rookie or Burly's perfect game. I don't agree with the writer's logic, but believe he reached the right conclusion. Anyone care to stick up for the perfecta?

Go Illinois.

One of our writers over at 312 wrote an article on the Cubs top 10 free agent signings of all time. Reading through the list, I can't help but think how awful the Cubs have been in free agency. Spoiler alert! (Bradley didn't make the list)

Quakers. never say I haven't done anything for ya!

According to sportsline, Ascanio will miss spring training this year after having shoulder surgery in October. Jim's getting into a habit of trading pitchers who are about to break down.

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Here's a quick list of things the Cubs should do in 2010.

Here's an article on the state of the Cubs bullpen and who they should be targeting at this point.

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Sorry to do this, but we're having a "build the message board at 312 day" link

minor league coaches and coordinators announced on front page of the site.

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Scott Maine and first baseman Ryne White from the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman. White is a native of Chicago and is a 2005 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School. Maine, 24, combined to go 4-5 with seven saves and a 2.90 ERA (20 ER/62.0 IP) in 48 relief appearances between Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Reno in 2009, reaching Triple-A in only his third professional season. The southpaw struck out 61 batters and issued 22 walks in 62.0 innings pitched between the stops, an average of nearly one strikeout per inning and 3.2 walks per nine innings. He allowed only two home runs in 62.0 innings pitched. Maine last month also made a pair of appearances for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League, allowing three runs in 1.2 innings. Drafted by the Diamondbacks in the sixth round of the 2007 Draft, Maine is 8-7 with 13 saves and a 3.29 ERA (44 ER/120.1 IP) in 88 relief appearances covering three professional seasons. The six-foot-three, 195-pounder pitched for three seasons at the University of Miami before joining the Diamondbacks organization. White, 23, batted .266 (111-for-418) with 18 doubles, six home runs, 52 RBI, 65 walks and a .371 on-base percentage in 116 games for Single-A Visalia last season. He was especially strong against right-handed pitching, batting .298 (78-for-262) with a .405 on-base percentage compared to a .212 (33-for-156) mark and a .313 on-base percentage vs. left-handed pitching. He is a career .275 hitter (194-for-705) with 13 home runs, 103 RBI and a .366 on-base percentage in 186 professional games the last two seasons. After graduating from St. Rita of Cascia, White attended Purdue University and was a 2007 Big Ten Conference All-Star after batting .452 (90-for-199) with a .521 on-base percentage in 53 games for the Boilermakers. The five-foot-11, 205-pounder was selected by the Diamondbacks in the fourth round of the 2008 Draft. Heilman, 31, went 4-4 with one save and a 4.11 ERA (33 ER/72.1 IP) in 70 relief appearances for the Cubs last season. He was acquired from Seattle for left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson and infielder Ronny Cedeno January 28, 2009. The righthander is 26-37 with 10 saves and a 4.22 ERA (245 ER/522.2 IP) in 375 major league appearances (25 starts) with the New York Mets (2003-08) and Cubs (2009).