By Dave van Dyck
GLENDALE, Ariz.--What was expected to be the Cubs' opening day lineup was posted early Thursday, but by the time the team arrived at Camelback Ranch for their game against the Dodgers, it had changed radically.
Aramis Ramirez and Marlon Byrd were scratched and caused a revamping, with Chad Tracy and Tyler Colvin as their replacements.
Byrd was given the afternoon off, but Ramirez is still bothered by a muscle strain in his right triceps. Manager Lou Piniella said Ramirez may have to get at-bats in minor league games if the pain doesn't subside soon.
Colvin was moved into Ramirez's fourth spot in the lineup but Tracy batted either, with Mike Fontenot slipped up to Byrd's fifth spot.
GLENDALE, Ariz.--What was expected to be the Cubs' opening day lineup was posted early Thursday, but by the time the team arrived at Camelback Ranch for their game against the Dodgers, it had changed radically.
Aramis Ramirez and Marlon Byrd were scratched and caused a revamping, with Chad Tracy and Tyler Colvin as their replacements.
Byrd was given the afternoon off, but Ramirez is still bothered by a muscle strain in his right triceps. Manager Lou Piniella said Ramirez may have to get at-bats in minor league games if the pain doesn't subside soon.
Colvin was moved into Ramirez's fourth spot in the lineup but Tracy batted either, with Mike Fontenot slipped up to Byrd's fifth spot.
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What don't you like about it? Would you rather have Fukudome be the only lefty in the lineup? Fontenot's raking this spring whereas Baker's numbers show why Colorado dumped him.
I don't like Mike Fontenot starting. I rather see Baker start.