Former Cub Spring Training Updates, Cubs Surveys, and More

LaTroy Hawkins: 2 IP, 0 ER for Houston
Eric Patterson: 10 Games, .250 AVG, 4 RBI for Oakland
Nomar Garciapara: 7 Games, .429 AVG, 4 RBI for Oakland
Josh Donaldson: 8 Games, .417 AVG, 2 RBI, 1 HR for Oakland
Rob Bowen: 6 games, .273 AVG, 2 RBI for Oakland
Mike Wuertz: 0-1, 9.64 ERA, 9.1 IP, 11 K for Oakland
Sean Gallagher: 1-1, 4.05 ERA, 13.1 IP, 7 K, 6 BB for Oakland
Michael Barrett: 11 Games, .320 AVG, 4 RBI for Toronto
Buck Coats: 7 Games, .273 AVG, 2 Runs for Toronto
Matt Clement 0-1, 9.58 ERA, 10.1 IP, 5 K, 12 BB
Casey McGehee: 19 Games, .391 AVG, 13 RBI, 5 HR for Milwaukee
Jason Kendall: 15 Games, .244 AVG, 4 RBI, 2 HR for Milwaukee
Todd Wellenmeyer: 1-0, 5.82 ERA, 17 innings for St. Louis
Juan Pierre: 17 Games, .224 AVG, 4 RBI for Los Angeles
Shawn Estes: 8.44 ERA, 10.2 IP, 2 BB, 5 K
Andres Torres: 26 Games, .417 AVG, 5 RBI, 1 HR for San Fransisco
Francis Beltran: 6.1 IP, 7.11 ERA for San Fransisco
Mark DeRosa: 4 Games, .273 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI for Cleveland
Kerry Wood: 4 IP, 0.00 ERA, 4 Hits, 2 Runs (0 ER), 3 K for Cleveland
Ronny Cedeno: 18 Games, .283 AVG, 5 RBI, 1 HR for Seattle
David Aardsma: 0-1, 2.70 ERA, 10 IP for Seattle
Angel Pagan: 5 games, .467 AVG, 2 RBI for NYM
Freddie Bynum: 8 Games, 0.91 BA, 1 RBI for Washington
Felix Pie: 13 Games, .184 BA, 1 HR, 3 RBI for Baltimore
Cesar Izturis: 2 Games, .000 AVG for Baltimore
Cliff Floyd: 12 Games, .320 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI for San Diego
Henry Blanco: 4 games, .400 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI for San Diego
Scott Eyre: 2.57 ERA, 7 IP, 11 K for Philadelphia
Donald Veal: 2-1, 3.75 ERA, 12 IP for Pittsburgh
Jacque Jones: 19 Games, .105 AVG for Cincinnati
Daryle Ward: 14 Games, .250 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI for Cincinnati
Jerry Hairston: 4 Games, .125 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI for Cincinnati
Matt Murton: 19 Games, .306 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI for Colorado

I always like to keep up on all of our former Cubbies. I'll keep you posted on these guys as the season moves along.

In the 11 Days leading up to Opening Day, I will recap the MLB Network's "30 Clubs in 30 Days" for each of the other teams in the NL Central. I'll start with the Brewers either today or tomorrow.

Other Cubs Notes:

• The Tribune reports that Jeff Samardzija could lose out to Angel Guzman for the final spot in the pen.
• Rule 5 pick David Patton might not make the team even though he's had a 0.93 ERA this Spring.
• Patton could end up making the team if either Vizcaino or Gaudin get traded or injured.
• Randy Wells, Chad Fox, and Mike Stanton are long shots at this point.

There is a lot to be determined in the final week in Mesa. It should be interesting...

Gordon Wittenmyer polled Cub players to get there take on several categories...

Most likely to be the next Lou:

Paul Bako: 35%

Koyie Hill: 20%

Ryan Theriot: 20%

One vote each for: Mark Johnson, Bobby Scales, Micah Hoffpauir, Ryan Dempster, and Aaron Heilman.

Gym Rat:

Neal Cotts: 64.9%

Reed Johnson: 11.1%

Ryan Dempster: 8.3%

Rich Robnett: 5.6%

1 Vote Each: Mitch Atkins, Rich Harden, Aaron Heilman, and Brad Snyder.

Best Pure Hitter:

Aramis Ramirez: 25%

Micah Hoffpauir: 25%

Mike Fontenot: 20%

Derrek Lee: 15%

Ryan Theriot: 10%

Alfonso Soriano: 5%

Best Power Hitter:

Soriano: 50%

Zambrano: 25%

Ramirez: 10%

Bradley, Hoffpauir, and Robnett: 5% each

Best Clutch Hitter:

Ramirez: 70%

Hoffpauir: 10%

Soto: 10%

Soriano: 5%

Fontenot: 5%

Best Outfield Arm:

Reed Johnson: 30%

Sam Fuld: 25%

Brad Snyder: 15%

Alfonso Soriano: 10%

Kosuke: 10%

Robnett: 10%

Best Infield Arm:

Ramirez: 50%

Andres Blanco: 40%

Theriot: 5%

Darwin Barney: 5%

Just thought those polls were interesting.

Cubs VS Giants in a night game tonight on MLB Network at 9:35 CT!