MESA, Ariz. -- Cut-down day in spring training brings elation for some and frustration for others. The immediate fate of two Chicago Cubs players -- pitcher Casey Coleman and outfielder Dave Sappelt -- was decided on Friday as Coleman was sent to the minors while Sappelt survived.
MESA, Ariz. -- Dave Sappelt made the roster as a fifth outfielder after the Chicago Cubs paired down their roster to 35 players on Friday. Pitchers Chris Rusin, Drew Carpenter, Jaye Chapman, Casey Coleman, Jensen Lewis and Blake Parker will report to minor league camp as will infielders Edwin Maysonet and Brad Nelson.
MESA, Ariz. -- Saturday marks the official start of Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum’s annual spring training bunting tournament. Brackets were posted outside the locker room, with 61 players, a bullpen coach and a yet-to-be named 64th participant all vying to unseat David DeJesus as the reigning champion.
The Chicago Cubs designated pitcher Casey Coleman for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for new addition Scott Feldman. Coleman spent parts of the past three seasons with the Cubs as a reliever and starter.
CHICAGO – Tony Campana is expected to be recalled when rosters expand a week from Sunday, but moves might be limited. “Most of them are here anyway,” manager Dale Sveum said. “There are some guys who are coming back from injuries that we still want to take looks at as well.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Casey Coleman was optioned to Triple-A Iowa prior to Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitchers Chris Volstad and Alberto Cabrera were called up.
CHICAGO -- Ryan Dempster’s shadow was still in full view at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night just seven hours after the popular Cub was traded to Texas for two prospects. After the news of his move to the AL came out, Dempster briefly meet with Chicago media members.
CHICAGO – Now that their non-waiver trade work is completed, the Cubs’ next move might involve the disabled list. Manager Dale Sveum and general manager Jed Hoyer both said that Matt Garza will likely rejoin the rotation next week when the Cubs are at San Diego.
CHICAGO – In the wake of two trades Monday night, the Cubs recalled three players from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Casey Coleman, Adrian Cardenas and Welington Castillo all joined the big league roster.
CHICAGO – The Cubs say they have a contingency play for Tuesday night’s game if Ryan Dempster is traded, but nobody is on hand at the moment to fill the potential void. If Dempster is dealt by Tuesday’s 3 p.
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