Piniella focused on wins, not contract

Cubs manager Lou Piniella, in the last year of his contract, is focused on the season ahead and says it’s way too early to discuss an extension of his current deal.

Zambrano lets Nady take his hacks

Carlos Zambrano gave up his at-bats Wednesday so Xavier Nady could hit. Zambrano, who doesn’t like to miss a chance to swing the bat, volunteered them to Nady, who made his spring debut as the Cubs’ designated hitter.

Cubs putting Bradley in the past

General manager Jim Hendry said Milton Bradley’s implication that someone inside the Cubs organization sent him hate mail last year was “absolutely ridiculous” and the outfielder needs to “look in the mirror.”

Fontenot’s play at shortstop a ‘highlight’

Cubs manager Lou Piniella was pleased at something that didn’t show up in the box score after Monday’s 10-3 win over the A’s: Mike Fontenot’s performance at shortstop.

Cubs’ rotation race off and running

The candidates for the last two spots in the Cubs’ rotation are off and pitching. Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Tom Gorzelanny, all vying for a starting job, each threw two innings Monday in the Cubs’ 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Nady not quite ready for action

Cubs outfielder Xavier Nady, rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, is still at least three days away from getting into a game.

Blanco could miss up to two weeks

Cubs infielder Andres Blanco will be sidelined 10 to 14 days because of a mild to moderate sprain of his right knee.

Quentin’s two homers create buzz

Carlos Quentin’s homers in his first two at-bats against the Cubs on Saturday turned plenty of heads at HoHoKam Park.

Cubs-White Sox rivalry officially under way

One of Daniel Hudson’s goals, among the many as his career progresses, was to make a start in one of the heated battles known as the Cubs vs. White Sox.

Coleman following family’s footsteps

If Cubs prospect Casey Coleman reaches the big leagues, he’ll be the third generation of his family to do so.

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