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For most Cubs fans, Mike Quade was a relatively unknown minor league manager prior to last season. But while he wasn't well known to most of the public, those within baseball knew his reputation.
On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry went on record saying that despite the team having one of the worst records in baseball, there wouldn't be a "fire sale."
Juan Pierre's two-run triple in the seventh inning helped the White Sox beat the Cubs 6-4 at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon.
Cubs' GM, Jim Hendry, spoke to reporters before game one of the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field. "We're going to put Z on the DL," Hendry said.
According to The Score's Matt Abbatacola, the Chicago Cubs have placed starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano on the disabled list and moved relief pitcher Kerry Wood to the active roster.
Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd has been playing for the organization's Triple-A affiliate this week, trying to get ready to return to the lineup. Byrd was placed on the disabled list in late-March, after being hit in the face with a pitch while the team was in Boston.
When the White Sox square off against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, they'll do so without Adam Dunn.
While local interest for Chicago's annual crosstown series might be waning, the White Sox and Cubs are only focused on continuing their respective recent successes.
Pinch-hitter Geovany Soto's three-run homer capped a four-run 13th inning and sent the Chicago Cubs to a wild 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Carlos Zambrano left Thursday's game in the second inning with lower back soreness.
