2009 Chicago Cubs ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Houston, 7:05 p. 

--OF/INF Jake Fox was optioned to Class AAA Iowa despite posting impressive spring stats. 

For a team that won 97 games and its division last year, the Cubs have made a sizeable number of changes. 

The Cubs say they are "intrigued" by right-hander David Patton, a Rule 5 draft pick. 

Greg Smith's fatigue was understandable. 

The following is an excerpt from Jeff Pearlman's new book, "The Rocket That Fell to Earth", now available from HarperCollins. 

Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 

Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 

Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 

For a team that won 97 games and its division last year, the Cubs have made a sizeable number of changes. 

The Cubs say they are "intrigued" by right-hander David Patton, a Rule 5 draft pick. 

--LHP Sean Marshall has won the fifth starter's job to open the season. 

Paul Bako had four hits and three RBIs even though he had his first at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs roughed up Dana Eveland in a 20-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday. 

Third place? The U. 

Lou Piniella likes what he sees in Carlos Zambrano.