The Chicago Cubs called up Jake Fox last night from Double A Tennessee where he has been playing first base and the outfield. A lot of people are asking why Jake Fox? Well it seems like he could split some time in right field and also play some first base while Lee is out. He does have some power as he has hit 18 homeruns in the minor leagues this year, but does strikeout quite a bit as well.
Other things people are talking about this morning is whos spot on the 40 man roster does Fox take? Well Bruce Levine reported a bit ago that Cesar Izturis is very close to be traded so that would free up a spot. We will see what happens as the day goes on. Should know something in the next few hours for sure.
The Chicago Cubs on Thursday recalled righthander Sean Gallagher from Class AAA Iowa.This will mark Gallagher’s second stint in the majors, as he was 0-0 with a 9.53 ERA in three relief appearances in June. The 21-year-old made his debut on June 9 by tossing 3 1/3 innings at Atlanta.
In a corresponding roster move, righthander Billy Petrick was optioned to Iowa. Petrick, 23, had no record with a 3.18 ERA in four relief appearances with the Cubs.
This is clearly just a move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen to help out this weekend. Expect another move to be made when the team comes back after the All Star break especially if Ryan Dempster is ready to go.
Hearing a lot of rumors on the Internet today that Jacque Jones will be traded today/this evening as the Cubs have called up Billy Petrick. Petrick is a reliver who the Cubs can really use as the Howry and Eyre need to take a few days off to rest their arms.
Is Jones getting released or traded? We will keep you updated!
Aramis Ramirez has been activated off the disabled list today and to make room for him on the roster the Cubs sent pitcher Sean Gallagher down to Triple A Iowa.
It will be nice to see Aramis back in the lineup. Hopefully he can give the offense a spark and we can sweet the White Sox away this weekend!
