Chicago Cubs Set 2008 MLB Opening Day Roster

By admin - Posted on March 31st, 2008

Chicago Cubs place left-hander Scott Eyre on 15-day disabled list, option outfielder Matt Murton and left-hander Sean Marshall to Triple-A

CHICAGO, 03/30/2008 -- The Chicago Cubs today set their Opening Day 25-man roster in advance of their 2008 season opener tomorrow afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation, retroactive to March 23. Additionally, the Cubs optioned outfielder Matt Murton and left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa.

The 2008 Opening Day roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders and four outfielders. In addition to Eyre, right-handed pitcher Angel Guzman was placed on the 60-day disabled list on March 25 with status post ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of his right elbow.

The Chicago Cubs open their 133rd National League season tomorrow afternoon at 1:20 against the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off a six-game homestand. After three with the Brewers (March 31-April 3), the Houston Astros come to town for three games (April 4-6) before the Cubs depart for a six-game road trip to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Here's a look at the Chicago Cubs 2008 MLB Opening Day roster:

PITCHERS (12 + 2 D.L.):

21-Jason Marquis, RHP
22-Kevin Hart, RHP
30-Ted Lilly, LHP
32-Jon Lieber, RHP
34-Kerry Wood, RHP
37-Angel Guzman, RHP (60-day DL)
38-Carlos Zambrano, RHP
43-Michael Wuertz, RHP
46-Ryan Dempster, RHP
47-Scott Eyre, LHP (15-day DL)
49-Carlos Marmol, RHP
53-Rich Hill, LHP
62-Bob Howry, RHP
63-Carmen Pignatiello, LHP

CATCHERS (2):

18-Geovany Soto
24-Henry Blanco

INFIELDERS (7):

2-Ryan Theriot
5-Ronny Cedeno
7-Mark DeRosa
16-Aramis Ramirez
17-Mike Fontenot
25-Derrek Lee
33-Daryle Ward

OUTFIELDERS (4):

1-Kosuke Fukudome
9-Reed Johnson
12-Alfonso Soriano
20-Felix Pie

Source: MLB

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