April 17-19; @ Marlins – Series Preview

The Cubs are reeling, coming off a 2-5 home stand and a series loss to the Cardinals, the Cubs visit the Circus down in Miami to start the week.  I’m sure there will be a line outside the home clubhouse consisting of Cubs players to say hello to their former teammate Carlos Zambrano….. oh right, probably not.  This series marks the first time that Cubs will face off against the disgruntled right hander was traded away in the off-season.  Unfortunately for all parties involved, Carlos is not scheduled to start at all in the series.  The other side-show that is taking place is the Ozzie Guillen loving Fidel Castro saga.  Ozzie is expected to return from his own team’s imposed suspension during the series which I’m sure won’t generate any media attention.  Here’s hoping the Cubs can keep their focus on the field where it belongs and can come away with their first series win of 2012.

Full series breakdown/preview after the jump.

April 17, 2012 – April 19, 2012
Marlins Park, Miami, FL

 

 

 

Record – (4-6, 2-2 home) (1st in the NL Central)
Runs Scored (NL rank) - 36 (11th)
Team ERA (NL rank) – 3.89 (10th)
Last 10 – (4-6)
Last Series – Won 2 of 3 from Houston

 

 

 

Record – (3-7, 1-2 away) (6th in the NL Central)
Runs Scored (NL rank) - 40 (9th)
Team ERA (NL rank) – 4.60 (14th)
Last 10 – (3-7)
Last Series – Lost 2 of 3 to St. Louis

MATCHUPS / TV-RADIO INFO

Game 1:  6:10 PM CST – Tuesday April 17, 2012; TV: CSN CHICAGO / RADIO: WGN 720AM

 

 

 

 

 

Game 2:  6:10 PM CST - Wednesday April 18, 2012; TV: WGN  / RADIO: WGN 720AM

 

 

 

Game 3:  11:40 AM CST - Thursday April 19, 2012; TV: WGN-MLBN / RADIO: WGN 720AM

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Thanks for reading,
- George