Cubs Non-Roster Invitees

Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Chris Carpenter R-R 6'4" 215 Dec 26, 1985
Angel Guzman R-R 6'3" 200 Dec 14, 1981
Jay Jackson R-R 6'1" 195 Oct 27, 1987
Braden Looper R-R 6'3" 235 Oct 28, 1974
Trey McNutt R-R 6'4" 205 Aug 2, 1989
Scott Rice L-L 6'6" 217 Sep 21, 1981
Todd Wellemeyer R-R 6'3" 225 Aug 30, 1978
Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Steve Clevenger L-R 6'0" 195 Apr 5, 1986
Chris Robinson R-R 6'0" 220 May 12, 1984
Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Scott Moore L-R 6'2" 195 Nov 17, 1983
Augie Ojeda S-R 5'9" 175 Dec 20, 1974
Bobby Scales S-R 6'0" 185 Oct 4, 1977
Marquez Smith R-R 5'10" 210 Mar 20, 1985
Josh Vitters R-R 6'2" 200 Aug 27, 1989
Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
James Adduci L-L 6'2" 210 May 15, 1985
Matt Camp L-R 6'0" 200 May 29, 1984
Brett Jackson L-R 6'2" 210 Aug 2, 1988
Reed Johnson R-R 5'10" 180 Dec 8, 1976
Bryan LaHair L-R 6'5" 240 Nov 5, 1982
Lou Montanez R-R 6'1" 195 Dec 15, 1981
Brad Snyder L-L 6'3" 200 May 25, 1982

Nice to see Reed Johnson back. He plays hard. Todd Wellemeyer...not so much.

Double-Amputee Cut From HS Team

By: Clay

I read this story on Deadspin the other day. Here's what I think.

He shouldn't make the team just because he is handicapped. The best players should make the team. Isn't it the handicap community that just wants to be treated like everyone else? Like they are "normal"? Well, congratulations to you then. Not everyone can make a High School baseball team. This is life. What is more normal than being told the you aren't good enough?

I'm not saying that the kid can't play ball. Apparently the coaches' concern is that the kid can't field his position. Sure that could be a concern for a starting pitcher but less so for a mop up guy.

I'm just saying, if it were my team and he wasn't one of the best to fill a roster spot, then I'd cut him.

Fantasy Baseball Leagues

By: Clay

Both fantasy leagues are up and running for this season. If you didnt get an invite and would like one, email me at cubs9883@yahoo.com

Jorge Rivera Smack Video

By: Clay

We all know Michael Bisping is "misunderstood" and from Cyprus. What's great about this video is how eggagerated this version of Bisping is. Jorge Rivera's acting in the video is juat awful but that's not what makes it great. What makes it great is that he is trying to sell this fight with the smack talk. And let us now forget all the gibberish that the fake Bisping utters. Rivera and Bisping square off Feb 27th at UFC 127.

Once I Was A Champion

By: Clay

Here is the official trailer for "Once I Was a Champion". Should be out in the next year.

Review 2011 Topps Baseball

By: Clay

I dont have pictures yet but so far I like what I've gotten out of rack packs. I really like the looks of the shiny diamond cards as well as the Kimball Champion mini's. I've pulled quite a few Strasburgs so far. I wonder if they made alot of them. there are quite a few on Ebay. I did pull a relic of Brendan Abaendjo or something like that. There was some damage to the top of the card. It sucks that Topps doesn't replace cards that they have damaged.

I'll try and get some pics up later this week. Plus, I've almost completed the 2010 Allen and Ginter's base set, short print and TDIH set. Very close.

News On The Albert Pujols Talks

Thanks to MLBTradeRumors.com and Zach Link

Even though talks between the two sides are fluid, the Cardinals are balking at the 31-year-old’s asking price. The slugger is seeking a contract that will reflect his status as the game's top player, meaning that he's likely looking to top Alex Rodriguez's ten-year, $275MM deal.

If Pujols does hit the open market after the 2011 season, Rosenthal writes that the Cubs, Rangers, and Angels are among the teams that could pursue Pujols. The Mets and Dodgers also could jump into the fray provided that their financial situations improve. The Yankees and Red Sox are obviously set long term at the first base position but Rosenthal posits that either team could get creative in an attempt to land Pujols.