Carlos Silva looks forward to coming to the ballpark these days. Silva threw three scoreless innings after making an adjustment during a bullpen session, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Thursday.
Changes all around for Cubs
Mar 12
Historic changes are coming to Wrigley Field, not only in the physical surroundings — which already are undergoing a face-lift for this season — but in the philosophy of how the business of the Cubs will run under its new owners, the Ricketts family. A host of new revenue streams, from concerts to retail outlets to a hotel and sponsorships, are being planned, with ”every penny” raised to be put back into the team.
Time to talk Lou? Not now
Mar 12
MESA, Ariz. — Count manager Lou Piniella’s future as one more ”free- agent” decision that will wait until season’s end.
Cubs recap
Mar 12
How are they going to keep Starlin Castro down on the farm? The 19-year-old shortstop rocketed his first spring homer Thursday on the first pitch of the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres, part of his 2-for-3 game with two RBI and a run scored. Sam Fuld had a double and run scored in the second, but the highlight was his leaping catch at the center-field fence in the third, robbing Scott Hairston of a potential homer.
The Cubs defeated the Padres 8-7.
Spring training continues.