(AP) — MESA, Ariz. - Even if Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez hit .082 in spring exhibition games, they are still likely to bat third and fourth for the Chicago Cubs on opening day.

Associated Press - March 3, 2010 4:54 PM ET MESA, Ariz.

MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs have tried pretty much everything over the last century, so why not bring in a certified curse-buster?

The Chicago Cubs have tried pretty much everything else over the last century, so why not bring in a certified curse-buster? Why not Kevin Millar, one of Boston’s most celebrated title-winning “idiots” of 2004

Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is in shape after a sophomore slump.

Geovany Soto saw the 242 on the scale and was neither surprised nor upset.

MESA, Ariz.

MESA, Ariz. — With Milton Bradley moping, Alfonso Soriano limping and Kosuke Fukudome whiffing, the 2009 Chicago Cubs were done in by their $214 million outfield.

With Milton Bradley moping, Alfonso Soriano limping and Kosuke Fukudome whiffing, the 2009 Chicago Cubs were done in by their $214 million outfield. Bobby Scales was called up after 10 1/2 years in the minors and asked to save the day

When most sports fans talk about Jeff Samardzija, they mention the agile receiver who used to catch Brady Quinn’s touchdown passes at Notre Dame. Then, as an afterthought: “Oh, and isn’t he trying to pitch for the Chicago Cubs?” As much as he loves a good football conversation, Samardzija wants this to be the year people are talking baseball when he is the subject.