The Cubs released Shane Victorino, who had been playing for Iowa. Rob Zastryzny was promoted to Iowa. Zastryzny was 3-2 with a 4.28 ERA in nine starts in Tennessee. Pelicans first baseman Yasiel Balaguert was named Carolina League Player of the Week and South Bend Cubs outfielder Eloy Jimenez was named Midwest League Player of the Week.
And I cut my finger making dinner, making it very difficult to type. I think I may need a trip to the DL, including getting sent to Myrtle Beach for a rehab assignment.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs lost their eighth straight game when they were bitten by the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), 6-1.