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The Chicago Cubs will kick off the 2010 Spring Training campaign against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon. We look forward to a injury free spring training and starting off on the right foot for the 2010 season. Will this be the year?

The Chicago Cubs have cut ties with three of their high draft picks in recent years. Mark Pawelek, Ryan Harvey and Grant Johnson have all been released. Not one of them ever got promoted above Double-A Tennessee. The team also cut Paul Bako and Mike Stanton as they trim the roster down.

Manager Lou Piniella announced on Sunday that Kevin Gregg would open the season as the teams closer. Gregg beat out last years setup man Carlos Marmol for the closers role. Do you think Gregg is the man for the job? Can he handle the pressure of being the closer in Chicago?

I sit here thinking, “Is it Opening Day Yet?” Wow do I wish it was. I just can’t get into Spring Training this season for some odd reason. Maybe it’s the fact that the only position battle that appears to be going on is in the bullpen? I’m not sure but I do have a little update for you all today.