What's New in '07

"Mr. Cub Ernie Banks, wearing a shirt identifying him as Mr. Cub, throws out the first pitch. The greatest Cub never to reach a World Series, Banks tosses a pitch caught by Sean Marshall, a lanky, lefty wisp of pitching promise who qualifies as the greatest Cub left off this year's playoff roster.

Marshall and his dad pose for a photo with Banks. That digital memory fits all Cubs-related memories -- ecstasy tinged with a hint of pain." by Burt Constable

10.07.07 - Marshall dropped from playoff roster

Left of center, but right on target

10.03.07 - Notes: Hart makes NLDS roster
(Marshall, Trachsel, Ohman passed over in first round)
Marshall will pitch for the Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., at their instructional league to get stretched out if the team advances to the next round of the playoffs, Hendry said.

09.29.07 - Sean saw action today in relief of Rich Hill. He threw two innings giving up one walk and striking out three. Hill, Marshall and Eyre combined on a one hit shut out of the Reds.

Hill doesn't allow a hit until sixth in win

09.29.07 - Closing Time
While it's too late for the question to inspire any kind of change or insight, why would Lou Piniella elect Trachsel for the job of closing out the series, when Sean Marshall is busy gathering dust on the shelf of the Cubs clubhouse? It's true, he doesn't have the experience that Trachsel does (and Trachsel's numbers against the Marlins are historically good), but I'd hope it would have been obvious that Trachsel is but a shadow of the All-Star caliber pitcher he once was. Marshall spent this season earning his stripes and developing into a fine young pitcher, possibly one who will collaborate with Rich Hill and Carlos Zambrano to form the rotation of the future for the Cubs (all three are products of the Cubs farm system).

09.26.07 - Counting Chickens in Cubdom

09.16.07 - Sean picked up his 8th loss of the season.

"I felt really good," Marshall said. "That's one of the best days I felt all year. I felt strong, I felt fresh. I left some balls over the plate when I needed to get them down."

"Actually, I felt really good," Marshall said. "It's one of the best days I felt all year. I felt strong. I felt refreshed. Maybe I felt a little too refreshed."

Kendall blamed himself.

"The bottom line is I didn't make that throw," Kendall said. "It changed the momentum, and they won. I had to step over the bat. Whatever. The bottom line is I should have taken my time and made the throw. I didn't, and the momentum changed."

Good day, bad night

Cubs' magic wears off

Splitting headache

Cubs settle for split of doubleheader

09.12.07 - From the Chicago Daily Herald "The Marshall plan: Lou Piniella said lefty Sean Marshall will start the night portion of Saturday's day-night doubleheader in St. Louis, with fellow lefty Ted Lilly going in the afternoon game.

Marshall does not figure to get into a game before then. He last started on Aug. 3, going 3¿ innings. Marshall next worked in Sunday's 10-5 loss at Pittsburgh, going 1½ innings of relief.

"I'll throw a bullpen to get back on track," Marshall said, pointing to today. "So we'll be ready to go. I feel good. I felt good in Pittsburgh even though it was tough conditions in the rain. I feel strong. My arm's been strong. I'm ready to go."

09.10.07 - The site will experience a short amount of downtime on Sept 11. Please try back after about 30 minutes if it is not up when you look.

" Sean Marshall may not have much experience throwing this deep into the season, but Trachsel was almost single-handedly responsible for the Cubs' loss to the Pirates yesterday. The Cubs tried to fix something that wasn't broken. The best they can do now is try to put it back to the way that it was." by Pat Lackey

09.10.07 - "Cubs RHP Sean Marshall, who has started 18 times this season, pitched in relief for the first time in his career, majors or minors. ... Trachsel is 1-6 since June 13. He may have pitched his way out of the rotation only 10 days after being traded by Baltimore, with Marshall likely to resume starting. ..." The Canadian Press

09.09.07 - Sean got into the game today as a reliever pitching the 5th inning into the sixth facing 6 batters. I can't sum it up much better than this quote:

"Sean who? -- Marshall last made a start Aug. 31, getting demoted to the bullpen when the Cubs traded for Trachsel. But going into Saturday night's game, Marshall hadn't been used. Piniella preferred to use him as a long reliever, but no opportunity has arisen. The left-hander might have to get into a game for a short stint. Otherwise, there's a risk he'd go 14 days without work. "We need to get him an inning or two," Piniella said."

Kind of ironic that the guy the Cubs traded for and ultimately gave Sean's rotation spot to, has come up empty twice with the latest outing dropping the Cubs out of first place. Also coincidental is the fact that Sean's first relief appearance was in one of Trachsel's starts. I haven't been able to find any article with Sean mentioned in them.

09.07.07 - Sean Marshall's next start will be in the Sept. 15 doubleheader in St. Louis, when he will team with Lilly. In the meantime, he's in the bullpen.

"Giving Marshall a little bit of a breather will be good for him," Piniella said.

09.04.07 - Cubs' new spin bad for Marshall?

09.02.07 - Notes: Marshall headed to 'pen

Ohman: I really messed up

Arms receive booster shot

09.01.07 - Cubs get Trachsel, then lose to Astros

"It's up to management and the skipper what he wants to do next," said Marshall, who has only 3 wins in his last 11 starts. "I'm just going to try to keep pitching well enough to stay in there."

Marshall (7-7) said he was a "little bit" surprised to hear the team went out and traded for another starter.

"We'll see," Marshall said. "We got a nice veteran pitcher on our staff, and he's played a lot of years. I don't know what they plan on doing, but we'll find out soon enough."

Notes: Rotation among NL's elite

Cubs' new spin bad for Marshall?

Just like that, Cubs flat

Rotating Rotation?

Cubs acquire veteran Trachsel from O's

Hunter Pence homers twice as Houston Astros beat Chicago Cubs

08.31.07 - By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com

Coming off a series in which they held off the Brewers to hold on to first, the Cubs couldn't get anything going in the opener with Houston. Sean Marshall toiled through 3 2/3 innings, and Aramis Ramirez had three of the Cubs' seven hits, but made a key error.

Cubs held in check by Astros in opener

Happy Belated Birthday to both Brian and Sean who turned 25 yesterday.

08.25.07 - Jason Grey / Special to MLB.com "Derrek Lee and Mark DeRosa got the offense going with RBIs in the first, and Sean Marshall took the lead and ran with it. Thanks to a sparkling play by Ryan Theriot that saved a run, Marshall limited the D-backs to two hits over six frames for his seventh win."

Cubs take opener from Diamondbacks

Chicago Cubs, Marshall defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 in showdown of NL division leaders

A bit of 'breathing room'

Marshall gets the job done

Marshall stifles D-backs in opener

08.23.07 - Chicago Sun Times "Cubs manager Lou Piniella shuffled his rotation to bring back Zambrano on Thursday, moving left-hander Sean Marshall (6-6, 4.21) to the opener of a three-game series Friday at Arizona. "

08.22.07 - Rainout clogs up schedules

Zambrano to face Giants on Thursday

Piniella defends quick hooks for Marshall

08.18.07 - Paints Update - the Paints reported earlier in the week that they plan to finish the season with a 4 man rotation. Brian was not announced as a starter for Saturday and did not pitch, so he is probably back in the bull pen. He was not in last nights game either.

Sean picked up his 6th win of the season last night further solidifying the Cubs slim hold on first place. He went 5 strong inning but gave up two long balls.

Cubs post grand win with Floyd in mind

The slammest margin

Cubs' grand day leaves Cardinals all wet

Ward hits grand slam to lead Chicago Cubs to 5-3 win over St. Louis Cardinals

08.16.07 - All aboard—at own risk!

08.12.07 - "Sean Marshall worked out of early jams and kept the game tied at 3 before handing the ball over to the 'pen. Kerry Wood came on in the sixth inning and promptly allowed three runs as the Cubs dropped the series finale." CJ Moore/MLB

Wood allows three runs late in loss

Cubs drop series finale to Rockies

08.12.07 - Walks, balk and the long ball, yet three runs is still respectible and could have been overcome if the bats for Chillicothe were not silent.

Paints suffer offensive de-Cline

Recap from Slippery Rock

08.08.07 - "Cubs squander chances and game." Sean picked up hissecond loss in as many starts, going 5 1/3 innings at Minute Maid Park.

"The Cubs loaded the bases with no outs in the first, but managed just one run on a bases-loaded walk to Cliff Floyd, and Matt Murton's late homer plated the only other tally as the Cubs lost their third straight. Sean Marshall was charged with five runs, allowing seven hits, in defeat." Carrie Muskat

"I thought he threw well," Piniella said. "We're not giving the pitchers any runs to work with. He pitched a game good enough to win."

Cubs squander chances, game

An inoffensive display

Scoring funk continues as Cubs fall

08.07.07 - Brian started last night but was not able to make it through the third inning. Some bad fielding prolonged the 1st inning. One of the extra batters went yard, then went yard again in the third.

Paints crush Florence, 15-6

Notes: Theriot now Cubs' leading man

08.05.07 - Wood warms up, but no call

CUBS IN BRIEF: Boos irk D-Lee, Floyd

08.04.07 - Wild win ends Rascals' skid

Notes: Cubs focus on wins, not Glavine

08.03.07 - Sorry I missed the fact that Brian started on the first. I didn't get a chance to listen to, or write any comments. His outing was like Sean's yesterday. And as Forrest Gump would say, "thats' all I have to say about that."

I actually thought the Chicago bats might bail Sean out. He has pitched a few games this year with no run support. On a day when he could really use it to avoid the "L", but they fell short.

Chillicothe - Strange things add up as streak ends at seven

Chicago - Cubs climb out of early hole, but fall

Cubs lose, still tied for first

Piniella has a vision

Notes: Marshall keeps getting better

08.01.07 - Happy Birthday Mimi, with love from your baby boy (Mimi=my mother)

Soriano Helps Cubs, Marshall to Win

Piniella: Starters stopping too soon

07.31.07 - Homer Happy

Check out the new video caps I've put on the site. I am fooling around with a couple of new programs. These are the result. Click on either one of the guys to go to those pages.

07.29.07 - Sean pitched great and also picked up his first hit of the season with a stand up double. Run support was finally there. After getting only 4 runs to support him in his last 17 innings pitched, the Cubs jumped right on the Reds and staked Sean to a five run lead after 1 1/2 innings.

Soriano's big bat backs Marshall

Cubs find power stroke

Two different outlets used the same headline. The articles are different.
Soriano homers twice in Cubs win

Soriano homers twice as Cubs win

07.27.07 - Lilly, Cubs have a lot left

Cubs feeling snakebitten

07.24.07 - Added a couple of new pictures. If you have not visited the pictures page, please check it out. Sorry there have not been many of Brian in Chillicothe.

Cubs’ offense remains listless

Lilly in full bloom as Cub

Diamondbacks 3 Cubs 0

07.23.07 - The bats were silent in Chicago yesterday. No run support for Sean who pitched a great game.

Marshall strong, Cubs bats not, in loss

Bats cool, but Cubs still hot on trail

Nothing doing for Cubs

07.22.07 - Brian pitched well last night but picked up the loss. After listening to the game, I can't summarize it any better than the way the Chillicothe Gazzette did:

"Overall, Marshall (2-3) pitched well, allowing four runs - only two of them earned - on three hits in four innings. But the lefty had to be removed from the game early due to injury. "We knew there was something (wrong) right from the beginning," Dunn said of Marshall. "He didn't have the same velocity as he has had. Come to find out, it was a strain, maybe an oblique muscle."

Paints lose fifth straight in Slippery Rock

07.21.07 - Brian should be up tonight against Slippery Rock, game time 7:05 et. It is not on the televised list for Chillicothe. I understand many people have had trouble getting the Frontier League video casts. I also learned it is not unique to us.

Sean should be getting the call tomorrow against Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley. Game time is set for 2:20 et.

President of the Chillicothe Paints Booster Club commentary: KIMSEY'S KORNER

From the Gary Post Tribune: New catcher Kendall excited about chance to join Chicago "Kendall's locker is next to that of pitcher Sean Marshall. Kendall and Marshall were also batterymates Tuesday night."

Catcher Kendall won't make excuses

07.18.07 - Sean had another solid outing last night going 6 inningsallowing two runs. He was not involved in the decision. Not many write-up's found specifically with him in them. Stats and Boxscores have been updated.

Did you hear the false report ESPN aired on Monday that Sean would be a part of the Jason Kendall deal?

07.17.07 - Brian won his second game in as many starts beating the Southern Illinois Miners 7-3 in Monday night action in the Frontier League. Brian went 6+ innings giving up 3 runs. The Frontier League website rotates their photos, but you might be able to see Brian on their front page by clicking on the name Frontier League. Remember, they rotate the pictures, so I don't know how long it will be there. Don't worry though, it is the same snap as pictured here. Photo by Frank Robertson courtesy of the Chillicothe Gazette.

Hot dog! Paints win big

07.16.07 - Notes: Pitchers preparing for Bonds

MLB power rankings

07.12.07 - Mix of kids, vets a recipe for success

07.11.07 - Watch Brian's game on the internet.

I found a link where you can watch some Frontier league games online. Registering is free and only requires a name and email address. Watching games costs $6.99 each, or you can get a season pass for the Paints for $69.99. I haven't watched one yet, but am tuned into the Frontier League all star game tonight, which is free..

http://www.frontierleague.com/fl-tv.php

I didn't see a paints game in the next 7 day view, but they offer Paint season passes, so assume they are broadcast. Thought you might like the link.

07.09.07 - Brian picked up his first win of the year with his best pitching performance so far. He went deep into the game, 6 1/3 innings not allowing a run. He had his best walk to strikeout ratio too.

"By the third or fourth inning I was in that rhythm," Marshall told WXIZ radio's postgame show. "I've got something to build on going into the All-Star break."

Paints blank Otters behind Marshall

Top two keep hitting

07.06.07 - Sean faced the Nationals last night in front of family, friends and the President of the United States. I thought he pitched very well, and so did manager Lou Piniella. "Marshall pitched well and the bullpen all pitched well," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella. "We were able to rest a few players without losing much tonight." Photo - © Haraz N. Ghanbari-AP

Given rare start, Ward helps Cubs win

Win brings on sweet talk

Cubs take series from Nationals

Cubs don’t look Bush-league

Cubs beat Nats for 11th win in 13 games

Ward haunts former club as Cubs top Nats

07.05.07 - Cubs midseason report: Full of folly

Notes: Koyie does his part for Big

Check out some new pictures plucked from elsewhere on the web. they span 2006-2007.

07.04.07 - Some pictures taken by my son Matt and I at the Nats/Cubs game today are now available for your viewing pleasure. There are two sets of the same pictures. One set (click here) have been sized for web viewing. For looking online, I'd suggest this set. There is a second set (click here) that are the pictures in their original form from the camera, posted so you could print or photoshop them as you please. These can also be found on the Picture Link to the left under Sean's name.

Today's was Matt's 20th birthday. The invitation to the game, as well as the hospitality provided by all the Marshall's made this one of the best birthday's he's ever had. Having been born on July the 4th has made the past 19 birthday's difficult to celebrate on the exact day because many people are at other celebrations. This trip, the game, the ball are all very very very much appreciated. Thank you Sean, Carol, Nelson and the rest of the Marshall's.

07/04/07 - Brian had a short outing last night, but ended with a no decision. You can catch his stats, as well as the box score and game recap.

The Richmond Times published a nice article on Sean today. "Mound of optimism"

07/01/07 - Marshall, Cubs have no answers

Brewers beat up on Cubs

A familiar queasiness

Talk on the wild side

Brewers get 15 hits, rout Cubs 13-4

06/30/07 - Sean had a short outing today, only lasting two innings. Box and recaps to follow after the game.

Although he was not involved in the decision, Brian had his best outing so far since his return. He pitched 4.2 strong innings giving up only one run. Although he walked two, he was working ahead on most batters.

Florence sweeps doubleheader from Paints

The 'can't miss' kids

From Fox Sports Network:

Brewers at Cubs

Probable starters: Ben Sheets (9-3, 3.09 ERA) vs. Sean Marshall (4-2, 2.44 ERA)

What to watch: The Brewers and Cubs are heated division rivals, and they're also the two hottest teams in the NL at this moment. Milwaukee still holds a fairly comfortable lead in the Central, and over at Baseball Prospectus, they give the Brewers an 84.2 percent chance of making the postseason. Should they make it, they would end the longest ongoing playoff drought in all of major professional sports.

The Cubs, meanwhile, still have a lot of ground to make up in the Central and in the NL Wild Card chase, but they've been playing much better of late. For the month of June, the Cubs are 16-10, and if you project their record based on run differential, they ought to be seven games over .500 at this writing. For the most part, the Cubs have under-performed their run differential because they're 9-15 in one-run games.

Nonetheless, the Cubs will have their work cut out for them on Saturday. That's because Brewers ace Ben Sheets comes in on a roll: he's reeled off 10 quality starts in his last 11 outings. And his 3.04 strikeout-to-walk ratio ranks 10th among NL qualifiers. The Cubs get to Sheets more than most (he's got a 3.94 ERA in 20 career starts against the North Siders), but he's pitching like a house afire right now.

Opposing Sheets will be Sean Marshall, who's pitched quite well this season; however, the Brewers have ripped lefties in 2007. On the other hand, there's the fact that Milwaukee can't seem to win away from Miller Park. Either way, the surging Cubs badly need to pick up a W against the first-place Brewers.

06/29/07 - Marshall, Soriano pace Cubs' win

Pitching, hitting come together in key Paints win

06/25/07 - Marshall, Cubs blank White Sox

A lean sweep: Cubs take third straight from White Sox

Sweeping change

06/24/07 - Sean pitched a gem this afternoon with some excellent defense behind him - beating the White Sox. It was his tenth career win. AS the information becomes available from the game, it will be posted. The box score is out there now.

Marshall dominant as Cubs sweep Sox

06/24/07 - Brian started last night for the first time since High School (according to the Paints announcers). He did pick up the loss in a 3-1 game. Although he walked 8 and hit two, seemingly struggling a little bit with control, he went 6 innings only allowing runs in the first inning. If the Paints keep him on a 5 day rotation, he would be up again on the 29th when the Paints visit the Florence (Kentucky) Freedom.

Offense silent again as Paints drop fourth straight game

ThunderBolts Use Big First to Mix Paints

From the Fox Sports wire : The Cubs have found a young pitching star in Sean Marshall, who tuned in his fifth consecutive strong start, and third straight win, against the Mariners this weekend. Marshall allowed two runs in eight innings while scattering seven hits. It was his first win of the year when he didn't receive ridiculous run support, so he demonstrated that he could win a close one without the big strikeout pitch (one strikeout). Marshall induced 16 groundballs during the game. He's allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his five starts.

06/21/07 - Brian pitched last night, one inning facing the minimum. Box score has been added.

Brian is being converted into a starter. He is scheduled to pitch on Saturday in Chicago against the Windy City Thunderbolts. It is a night game.

06/20/07 - Sean had a "no decision" against the Ranger's last night on a short outing, but he did strike Sammy Sosa out twice.

Along with the articles & box score you should check out the pictures too. I've had a few that needed to be added, but just finished with this.

Sosa 0-4, Cubs beat Texas

Lee, bullpen prove worth in Texas win

Sammy comes up empty

06/14/07 - Marshall rides to rescue

Marshall makes Hill look good, Mariners bad

Marshall pitches Cubs over Mariners

Dempster atones for blown save, Marshall solid

Cubs’ Marshall ices Mariners

Cubs snap Mariners' winning streak

06/14/07 - Sean pitched a gem last night beating the Mariner's 3-2 in interleague play.

Trio proves Major League worth in win

Marshall, Fontenot, Hill spark Cubs past Mariners

Cubs taking it won-by-one

06/09/07 - Sorry for the delay in updating the site. It's been a busy week or so in the Murphy household with family in from out of town for my daughters graduation and the Cosby Titans (for whom I volunteer - high school baseball) went to the regional semi-finals in the state of Virginia. I believe I have now caught up, so please check out the picture & article links for both Marshalls.

If you see issues or formatting problems, please drop me a note. I have switched accounts (the web server this runs on) as well as the software I use to maintain it.

Now, onto the baseball - - Brian had a 5 inning outing last night. Although his team lost, it was Brian's best performance to date. Listening to his games on the internet remind me of listening to sports growing up, before there was cable or ESPN. To listen to his games, simply click on the "Listen to the Game" link on the menu on the left of the Paints website.

Sean also saw action, picking up his second win of the season with an excellent performance on the mound. I got to watch most of the game and Sean looked smooth and comfortable. Anything coincidental - last two outing for both have come on the same day. Check the box scores, articles for storys on both.

06/03/07 - Both Sean and Brian were on the mound yesterday. I was able to watch the Cubs game. Sean pitched very well and it was good to see the Cubs give him some run support for a change. Brian also saw action pitching better than his previous outings. See the picture link for Sean for some new items. Both Brian and Sean have new box scores and articles. I couldn't find any writeups that mentioned Brian, but you can read the game summary here.

Cubs Rout Braves to Close Crazy Weekend

Marlins hang on to edge out Cubs: Sox lose

RHP Marshall takes mound as Cubs host Marlins

Cubs fly by Braves, 10-1

Cubs bust out against Braves

05/30/07 - Brian's third outing of the year ended much like the second. Be sure to check out the new pictures. Thanks Jan & Jerry Marshall and Harold & Sharon Marshall. Click here , or on the pictures link on the menu under Brian's name.

Things go Wild late against Paints

05/28/07 - Sean picked up his second loss since being called up. Not much in the way of run support, but he pitched well. The articles and recaps are not out yet as the game just finished.

05/28/07 - Brian's outing was not pretty last night. He ended up with the loss.
Two bad too much

05/25/07 - Lou sticking with 3 lefty starters

Paints roughed up again in Florence

Brian saw his first action of the year last night when the Chillicothe Paints faced off against the Florence Freedom. I have not bee able to find any write ups at this point. They appear to run a day or two behind in their local papers.
Brian came into the game in the 9th, the Paints already down by 5. Brian gave up two. I'm sure he was not happy with his outing, but for the first time in a while, I think he pitched OK. You can check out the box score by clicking on the link below his name on the left.

05/24/07 - Chillicothe's season opened last night with the team falling to the Florence Freedom, but Brian did not see any action.

Sean's first Cubs appearance last night in San Diego went well from a pitching perspective, but he got no run support and lost the game.

One bad pitch for Marshall

Marshall strong for six, but not seven

Marshall Strikes Out 8 (MLB video link)

05/23/07 - Sean has finally been recalled by the Cubs. He is scheduled to pitch tonight at 10:05 Eastern Time, 9:05 Central time against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. He will be facing David Wells.

Marshall's arrival leads to a little reshuffling in the rotation

Lefty Marshall set for '07 Cubs debut

Cubs recall left-hander Sean Marshall from Triple-A Iowa

I-Cubs' Marshall sent to Chicago; Cotts goes to Iowa

Mailbag: Bullpen causing some concern

Cubs promote Marshall from Triple-A

05/21/07 - A shakeup of Cubs' pen in the works?

Lefty pitchers aren't all right for Cubs

Guzman going to bullpen

05/20/07 - Piniella: Pitching moves ahead

Ramirez, Cubs down White Sox

05/19/07 - Notes: Marmol callup signifies changes

Piniella's priorities: Lee, pitching depth

05/18/07 - Sean won his second game this year beating the Oklahoma Redhawks in a a great pitching performance.

Marshall quiets RedHawks

Cubs club RedHawks

Marshall leads way as Iowa rips RedHawks

05/17/07 - Piniella keeping an eye on relievers
Lou won't stand pat in pen

05/16/07 - Mailbag: Fans curious on many topics

Notes: Neck spasms delay Lee

05/15/07 - 3 Up, 3 Down: Three questions with I-Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall, 24

05/13/07 - Sean pitched against the Sacramento Rivercats yesterday, but got no decision.
River Cats Snap Cubs Win Streak at Eight

Rivercats Cool Off Cubs

Guzman still eyes 1st win in majors

River Cats game report

My apologies for the site being unavailable for a few days. I switched servers and this address did not transfer properly. Everything should be OK now, but if you notice something not right, or a picture not loading, please let me know.

05/12/07 - For success, pitchers must stay ahead in the count

Sandberg earns first ejection

Notes: Cubs winning the close ones

Ask Paul Sullivan

CUBS 7 at ZEPHYRS 1

05/07/07 - Sean picked up his first AAA win this afternoon, going 6.1 strong scoreless innings. A couple of new pictures added.

Marshall Deals in Victory

Cubs Finish off Sweep of Zephyrs

05/06/07 - Guzman getting his opportunity

05/05/07 - In an alternate universe, Cubs champions

On Deck: Nats @ Cubs

05/04/07 - Sean on Wednesday (a must read)

Guzman's future uncertain.

I-Cubs vs Sounds

05/03/07 - Sean pitched very well in Iowa last night but ended up with no decision . Check out his box score. I am still working at updating the stats page.

Added a couple of pictures from last nights action. Game recaps and articles can be found on the Articles link on the menu at the left.

04/30/07 - Sean Marshall will make his season debut with Class AAA Iowa on Tuesday

Sean Marshall Whereabouts
04/28/07 - Paints sign brother of Cubs pitcher

Notes: Cards start out with 23

Notes: Guzman ramping up for start

04/26/07 - Sean beats the Palm Beach Cardinals in his first rehab start for the High A Daytona Cubs.

"I felt pretty good. I kind of settled in there those last four innings," said Marshall, who is working his way back from a minor shoulder injury in spring training. "I got to throw some good pitches -- some cutters, sinkers, changeups -- and stretch the arm out a little bit. It
was a nice start."
"I think it's just a matter of when I'm fully ready and they have an opening (in Chicago), because they're doing well right now," said Marshall

"about 10 minutes after the game he received word that he will travel to Memphis today to join the Triple-A Iowa Cubs."

Lot of new articles added on Sean's appearance last night. Click on the Artlices link on the menu at the left.

Check out the scoreboard and Game Summary too.

04/25/07 - Sean is pitching in Daytona tonight. I have some updates to make around the site, but will not get to them until this weekend.

Offense seals win for Cubs

Notes: Piniella preaches fun during funk

Tuesday's Sports Transactions

04/24/07 - Sean is flying to Daytona Florida today to join the Daytona Cubs this week for a rehab assignment.

Brian is graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in a few weeks with a degree in Computer Science.

Pitching taking a big hit.
04/23/07 - Brian signs with the Chillicothe Paints of the Independent Frontier League . Check out the press release here.
04/16/07 - Added a new Upper Deck baseball card.

04/13/07 - Well, who said Friday the 13th was an unlucky day. Check out this news blurb: Comebacking young lefty Sean Marshall is expected to make his season debut for Iowa next Thursday.
04/04/07 - Courtesy Baseball America - Chicago Cubs
LHP Sean Marshall and RHPs Carlos Marmol and Roberto Novoa, a trio that gave the Cubs nearly 280 innings last season, all begin in the minors. OF Angel Pagan got into 77 games last year, but a repeat is unlikely given the Cubs imported three veteran outfielders last winter in Alfonso Soriano, Cliff Floyd and Daryle Ward. Top prospect OF Felix Pie begins in Triple-A.

03/26/07 - First 2007 Baseball Cards added.
03/23/07 - Trip to Des Moines is just what Prior needs
03/22/07 - Cubs reduce roster by eight; pitchers Marshall, Marmol among demotions

3/21/07- Cubs optioned LHP Sean Marshall, RHP Carlos Marmol and C Geovany Soto to Triple-A Iowa.

03/21/07 - Mailbag: Where is Marshall?

03/20/07 - Left-hander Sean Marshall, who has been slowed by a sore shoulder, made his first appearance Monday. He allowed one hit and struck out one in one scoreless inning of relief against the Milwaukee Brewers.

03/18/07 - Cubs' spring progress report

NOTES, QUOTES
LHP Sean Marshall, who came to camp with a balky shoulder, is still hoping to get some Cactus League work. Marshall, who made 24 starts with the parent club.

03/16/07 - Sean Marshall (shoulder) threw 30 pitches in two innings of work at the Cubs' minor league complex today.
"I'm just a little bit behind," Marshall said. "I've got another two weeks, so I have to catch up to the rest of them. My arm feels strong, my mechanics are in the right spot, my velocity is back." Marshall will likely make his first spring start next week.Mar. 15 - 9:00 pm et
Source: Cubs.mlb.com
03/13/07 - Just a minor revision?

03/12/07 - Minors report: Lansford in right place
Notes: Opportunity knocks for Guzman

03/09/07 - " Left-hander Sean Marshall threw 30 pitches in his first batting practice session this spring Wednesday."

Notes: Walks Anger Zambrano
Spring Training Preview: NL Central

Check out a couple of new baseball cards added yesterday.

03/06/07 - CUBS AGREE TO TERMS WITH 18 ON THE 40-MAN ROSTER

Cubs' Novoa nursing tight shoulder
Roberto Novoa has yet to make his spring debut because of tightness in his shoulder.
Even the less notable Cubs pitchers are ailing this spring. Sean Marshall and Michael Wuertz are also down with what the team describes as minor shoulder ailments. Given the Cubs' history, it'd be a surprise if one of them isn't scheduled for surgery within the next couple of months. Mar. 4 - 8:40 pm et

03/05/07 - Cubs' 2006 Minors success bodes well for '07
Cubs prospects with high aspirations

02/28/07 - Cubs' Wood on track for games next week

02/27/07 - Sunday Notes from Scout.com

LHP Sean Marshall suffered some shoulder pain toward the end of the 2006 season and received treatment during the offseason. He was a week behind in throwing during the start of camp but was confident he would catch up to the others by the time the games started. Marshall is one of four pitchers under serious consideration for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.

Couple of new baseball cards added.

02/25/07 - Prior has bold plans
Cubs Notebook

02/24/07 - Marshall, Murton accept roles -- whatever they are

02/22/07 - Very nice to hear - " Throwing is coming along real well. My arm strength is back and better than last year.....knock on wood."

Also, check out a new 2005 baseball card I found.

02/20/07 - Reasons for Optimism

02/19/07 - Sean Marshall, who is coming back from a rotator-cuff problem, played catch Sunday and threw lightly off the mound.

"My arm speed is like it was two years ago," Marshall said. "I was a little slower last year. My throws were crisp [Sunday], flat ground felt good, and my stride was back in line. My throwing has been going really well." Marshall could have his first real mound session on Monday or Tuesday.

Source: Cubs.mlb.com

02/18/07 - Piniella graduates from `old school'
Notes: Zambrano talks to continue
Depth Perception?
Second still first choice for DeRosa
Floyd returns fire at ex-teammate

Piniella aims to break camp with 12 pitchers; DeRosa at No. 2?

Latest update Jan. 3, 2007 - 2:12 p.m. Marshall was the surprise of spring training in 2006 and won a rotation spot. The smooth-throwing lefty has had plenty of injury problems in his young career, and the Cubs aren't sure if they can pencil him into the '07 rotation. (Carrie Muskat/MLB.com)

02/17/07 - Notes: Mound beckons Marshall, Wood
Prior hopes injuries are behind him

02/15/07 - Found a new 2005 Baseball card and some additional 2006 cards.

02/15/07 - Cubs' arms race doesn't favor youth

02/13/07 - One less arm trying for a spot as cubs trade Ryu .
Pitchers and Catchers reporting.
Some new pictures added .
Some new Baseball Cards added .

02/10/07 - New Baseball Cards added from the 2006 issue

02/10/07 - New article added with Sean mentioned.

01/16/07 - Some new articles added. Currently revamping the site. All the original content will remain, but thinghs may look a little funny until I get things set. I am also using new software to generate the pages, so it is a little slower than normal.

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