Here is the latest from Levine and other notes
- Levine is not worried about Byrd because it is early but he says he is really behind on fastballs.
- Barney will get the chance to play 2nd base everyday if he shows he can hit against left-handers.
- Until that time Baker will get the nod against lefties. *Colvin is the backup for Pena who is day to day with a sprained thumb. Pena might get Weds. off as well.
- Ramirez says if you can’t play for Mike Quade then you can’t play for anyone.
- Levine ranks the Cubs bullpen 4th behind the Padres, Yankees and White Sox. Hard to argue that.
- Pena says he is ready today if they need him and wants to start tomorrow but Quade may want to be cautious and give him the day off.
- Levine says Pena provides the Cubs with better defense, power, and RBI potential than Derrek Lee did.
- The Cubs had the lowest attendance yesterday since 2002 at around 26,000. Wood says it is very unusual but the place will be rocking as the weather gets warmer.
- Castro is an ideal 1,2, or 3 hitter according to Levine but says he will take over the 3rd spot in the lineup in the very near future.
- Levine does not see Soriano hitting over 30 homeruns. I agree.
- DeWitt is just a backup right now for 3rd and 2nd but can earn his way to a part-time player if he hits.
- Here are two great articles from ESPN Chicago and Bruce Levine. QKeepingthemready and Millar keeping it real.
- Until Next Time…..
