General Cubs Spring Training

[E.Banks#14]

Thread devoted to the newly born season. If you'd like to post pictures or articles here, go right ahead. This is a general thread about all the spring training happenings. This way we can have all the little news stories in this one thread.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006: Kerry Wood threw off the mound for the second day in a row. Says Kerry, "I'm just working on the delivery and trying to stay smooth and have smooth arm action, so the ball was coming out pretty good today."
5491 Wood throwing on Friday

In other news, the Cubs signed 36 year old RHP Brian Boehringer to a minor league contract.

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[E.Banks#14]

Did anyone else hear Jim Hendry talking about Walker on 670 The Score today? He basically said, "Yes, we like Todd. He's good. Doesn't mean others aren't better. [Referring to Walker blaming Pat Kelly on his bad fielding,] Pat Kelly is great. He's got 2 rings. It's not Pat Kelly's fault."

Why would you not start Todd Walker? :mad: So his fielding isn't great... neither is Hairston's. Walker hits better than Hairston. Neifi can field, can't hit. So the winner is... Walker. How hard is it to see that?!

[Nverve1]

Are you sure this is Wood on Friday? Why is he in the Cubs uniform? They normally wear that spring training gear. Plus, i think that's ivy in the background.

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Are you sure this is Wood on Friday? Why is he in the Cubs uniform? They normally wear that spring training gear. Plus, i think that's ivy in the background.
i'll guarantee that's not from friday, that's ivy in the background and a home cubs uni, not ST wear

hairston's fielding is well above walker's but walker is not as atrocious as some people like to make him out to be...and his bat makes up for any lack of D...right now-walker's the starter-but he'll have to keep his stats up all year bc i think Dusty's very ready to stick hairston in the 2-hole behind pierre if walker slumps at all

[E.Banks#14]

i'll guarantee that's not from friday, that's ivy in the background and a home cubs uni, not ST wear

hairston's fielding is well above walker's but walker is not as atrocious as some people like to make him out to be...and his bat makes up for any lack of D...right now-walker's the starter-but he'll have to keep his stats up all year bc i think Dusty's very ready to stick hairston in the 2-hole behind pierre if walker slumps at all
Fitch Park (the Cubs spring training practice site) has ivy on the walls (well, technically, chain-linked fences), and I have no answer as to why they were wearing the home jerseys, but they were. There might have been an intrasquad game. Here is another photo from Friday (notice the small crowds on aluminum bleachers in the background).
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[Nverve1]

Forgiveness please...I'm sorry I doubted you.

[E.Banks#14]

Forgiveness please...I'm sorry I doubted you.
Totally understandable; the only reason I didn't think the same thing as you was because I've been to Fitch Park and I recognize it. Still don't know why they were wearing the home pinstripes on Friday; I looked at pictures from other days and they were all in the BP/ST Dark Blue.

[E.Banks#14]

Sunday, February 26:
Mark Prior threw about 25 pitches off a mound.
Carlos will now pitch the Cubs ST opener vs Oakland, then leave to join the Venezuelan WBC team Friday -- Blanco will depart Thursday. (Mike Kiley's Sun-Times Article from today (http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-kiley27.html))
5509 Carlos pitching to Felix Pie on Sunday

[E.Banks#14]

Thursday, March 2: Cubs 8 - Athletics 7

Aramis Ramirez hit two RBI singles; Ronny Cedeno, Derrek Lee and Jerry Hairston each drove in a run in a four-run second inning; Juan Pierre was successful in the second inning with a bunt single (unsuccessful in first).
Carlos gave up 1 hit and 1 walk with 2 SO in 3 innings. Bryan Corey allowed all of the Oakland runs and did not retire a batter.
Tomorrow, the Cubs will travel to Peoria to play the Mariners; the scheduled starters are Glendon Rusch and Jamie Moyer.

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[E.Banks#14]

Friday, March 3: It's been announced that Kerry Wood will undergo a minor arthroscopic knee surgery. More details to come...

[rockin500]

Friday, March 3: It's been announced that Kerry Wood will undergo a minor arthroscopic knee surgery. More details to come...

Im not overly concerned since its supposed to be a minor procedure. He woulda been able to go through the season but who knows if he woulda tweaked it inseason and make it worse. He will be able to longtoss again (which he was scheduled to do) by no later than a week after the surgery. so instead of early to mid april, it will be mid april to late april that he will be back (which is where he was scheduled originally, but he was proceeding well enough that the schedule was behind where he was actually at).

put it this way. If Dan Hampton can have it done after a game and be playing one week later, I think Kerry will be jussssst fine to be back in time for april 21.

[E.Banks#14]

Yes, he still threw today, and is scheduled to pitch Monday, the day before the surgery. So it seems to be just a minor issue, and it should only set him back a week or two.

[E.Banks#14]

Friday, March 3: Cubs 15 - Mariners 8
The Cubs offense spread it out today, getting at least one run in innings 2 through 7. Brandon Sing was 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. Aramis was also 3 for 3 with a solo HR. Todd Walker was 1 for 1 with 3 RBI. Augie Ojeda returned to the Cubs with 2 hits and 2 RBI.
Rusch went 2 innings and allowed 1 run on 3 hits. Wellemeyer didn't fare as well; he pitched 2 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits (probably doesn't make Hendry want to hold on to him much longer).
In other news, Dusty Baker said outfielder Marquis Grissom doesn't have to have the best stats to win a job on this team. The criteria are different for a veteran who turns 39 next month.
''He doesn't have to have a great spring,'' Baker said. ''Spring training is for the young. I'm looking for health, for bat speed and for leg speed. I'm looking for what's left.''

That's a little scary...

[rockin500]

Friday, March 3: Cubs 15 - Mariners 8
The Cubs offense spread it out today, getting at least one run in innings 2 through 7. Brandon Sing was 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. Aramis was also 3 for 3 with a solo HR. Todd Walker was 1 for 1 with 3 RBI. Augie Ojeda returned to the Cubs with 2 hits and 2 RBI.
Rusch went 2 innings and allowed 1 run on 3 hits. Wellemeyer didn't fare as well; he pitched 2 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits (probably doesn't make Hendry want to hold on to him much longer).
In other news, Dusty Baker said outfielder Marquis Grissom doesn't have to have the best stats to win a job on this team. The criteria are different for a veteran who turns 39 next month.
''He doesn't have to have a great spring,'' Baker said. ''Spring training is for the young. I'm looking for health, for bat speed and for leg speed. I'm looking for what's left.''

That's a little scary...
thats disappointing for wellemeyer. I think he is allowed one of those performances this spring. that was it. he better look good the rest of the spring. nice to see brandon sing looking damned good though.

Im not really looking at the big guys production this spring, i'm looking at the youngsters and seeing how they do. Cedeno and Murton have been impressive so far this spring (as expected) and the other guys are playing well. except for bryan corey that is. ;)

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thats disappointing for wellemeyer. I think he is allowed one of those performances this spring. that was it. he better look good the rest of the spring. nice to see brandon sing looking damned good though.

Im not really looking at the big guys production this spring, i'm looking at the youngsters and seeing how they do. Cedeno and Murton have been impressive so far this spring (as expected) and the other guys are playing well. except for bryan corey that is. ;)
while i agree, there are people i check on specifically...moreover the entire starting lineup

i check to make sure aram doesn't start off as poor as last year
to see that lee doesn't start off as poor as he usually did except last year
to see that barrett gets a stroke going to start the season
to see that jones and pierre transition well to the Cubs(Jones looks amazing so far btw)

[burger eater]

I don't expect Wood to be back before June... if he is, great.
I'd like Angel to stay healthy and secure the spot that's been waiting on him for 3 years. It looks like it was a good idea to overload on pitching.
Maybe we'll find out next week if Prior is really healthy.
If he's not:

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Maddux
Jerome
Rusch
Guzman
Hill

pecking order?

[rockin500]

while i agree, there are people i check on specifically...moreover the entire starting lineup

i check to make sure aram doesn't start off as poor as last year
to see that lee doesn't start off as poor as he usually did except last year
to see that barrett gets a stroke going to start the season
to see that jones and pierre transition well to the Cubs(Jones looks amazing so far btw)
true true. aramis just needs to stay healthy. he is the kerry wood of our position players. as for Lee, he just needs his at bats in spring. last year was the first time he got a huge amount of at bats in spring ball. that helped him out. He'll probably be getting a lot in the WBC.

I expect Barrett to perform pretty well again this spring and to carry it over into the season.

remember, clemens had an awful spring training last year. he seemed to have a pretty good year though. lol

[rockin500]

I don't expect Wood to be back before June... if he is, great.
I'd like Angel to stay healthy and secure the spot that's been waiting on him for 3 years. It looks like it was a good idea to overload on pitching.
Maybe we'll find out next week if Prior is really healthy.
If he's not:

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Maddux
Jerome
Rusch
Guzman
Hill

pecking order?
if prior isnt healthy (and i do believe he is. hes supposed to pitch sometime this coming week) that would be the pecking order, though you could probably switch Hill and Guzman.

[E.Banks#14]

Saturday, March 4: Cubs 2 - Giants 7
Pretty much the only bright spots today were Brian Dopirak's fourth inning homer and Felix Pie's RBI triple.
Jerome Williams pitched 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits and a walk.
Scott Eyre hasn't pitched yet in a Cactus League game due to neck soreness. It might be a hydation issue.

Tomorrow, the Cubs will face half of the Giant's club in Mesa; Rich Hill will start against Kevin Correia.

[E.Banks#14]

Sunday, March 5: Cubs 5 - Giants (ss) 1 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=Akj6Oh8t0njUJcsAiRb41Sk5nYcB?gid=260 305116)
Felix Pie continued his strong spring with 1 double in his 2 at bats. Angel Pagan added 2 hits in 3 at bats, scoring 1 run and stealing 2 bases. Brian Dopirak, Aramis Ramirez, Jake Fox, Casey Kopitzke, and Marquis Grissom each batted in 1.
The Cubs pitchers were very impressive today; Rich Hill started and went two innings while only giving up 1 hit. Scott Eyre then pitched 1 inning, struck out 3, and gave up 1 hit. Bobby Howry did the same except without the Ks. Sean Marshall and Jae Kuk Ryu combined to pitch 3 innings with no hits and 3 Ks. Roberto Novoa got into some trouble; he allowed the only Cubs walk and had 1 run scored against him. Mike Wuertz finished it off with a scoreless inning.
Jerry Hairston Jr. left the game today after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Kevin Correia. He was taken to Mesa Lutheran Hospital for precautionary evaluation (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060305&content_id=1335391&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Kerry Wood will throw a bullpen session tomorrow, then will prepare for his Tuesday surgery.
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Jerry Hairston Jr. during and after being hit in the head by a Kevin Correia pitch.

Tommorrow the Cubs will again play the Athletics at 2:05 Central Time; The scheduled matchup is Angel Guzman vs. Danny Haren.

[rockin500]

scott eyre was lookin good, same with Hill and Howry. and Wuertz looked pretty good too. i missed Ryu pitching.

felix pie and dopirak are two good looking youngsters.

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scott eyre was lookin good, same with Hill and Howry. and Wuertz looked pretty good too. i missed Ryu pitching.

felix pie and dopirak are two good looking youngsters.
marshall looked sick
ryu seemed ok

wuertz, howry and eyre seemed well on target so far

pie looks very good and dopirak is doing what i expect him to, hit for power and K a bit...if he can work on his glove he'll be a great player someday

[RBi]

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[Bob Sacamento]

marshall looked sick
ryu seemed ok

wuertz, howry and eyre seemed well on target so far

pie looks very good and dopirak is doing what i expect him to, hit for power and K a bit...if he can work on his glove he'll be a great player someday
Yeah Marshall was definately the story of the day. He was getting grounds, looked effortless on the mound and threw a few sick curves that rival Hill's. And they say you can't throw a good curveball in Arizona... :D

Ryu did well, his changeup was working, he had a few control issues at points as he was trying to nibble. Novoa was the only pitcher who looked a little lost out there, his fastball was consist at 93 mph and topped out at 96, but his control was erratic at best. Other than that the rest of the pitchers were pretty solid. Fox impressed me, he is known for his bat not his glove but he did a great job at blocking pitches and called a great game. Angel Pagan (Pay gone) flashed some tools, a couple of solid liners and a couple of stolen bases (of course Cecil Fielder could have stole 2nd today on Todd Greene).

Good game considering it was the Giants B squad.

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it looked like novoa was working w/ simply fastballs and was having problems surprising any hitter

[E.Banks#14]

Monday, March 6: Cubs 12 - Athletics 3 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=ArYov1uDa1Yn1McFJBMzj2A5nYcB?gid=260 306111)
Youngster Brian Dopirak continued his hot streak with a 2 for 2 day, belting a 3 run HR and scoring 2 runs. Todd Walker, Angel Pagan, and Buck Coats each hit their first HRs of the spring.
Angel Guzman picked up the win by pitching 2 scoreless innings. Scott Williamson, John Koronka, Carmen Pignatiello, and David Aardsma each pitched 1 scoreless inning. Two Cubs pitchers got into a little trouble. Non-roster invitee Les Walrond gave up 2 runs by allowing 5 hits in 2 innings. Todd Wellemeyer had another weak showing; he walked 2 and allowed 2 hits in his 1 inning of relief in which the A's scored 1 run.
Jerry Hairston expects to return to the lineup midweek. He felt no effects of yesterday's beaning.
Aramis Ramirez injured his fingernail, yes, his fingernail, in the first inning of today's game. I can't find any official release about this, but I think I heard that he reinjured an infected nail.
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Juan Pierre was held hitless today in 3 at bats, but scored 1 run.

The Cubs will play at home in Mesa tomorrow against the Texas Rangers. Greg Maddux will face up against Josh Rupe.

[rockin500]

somehow i dont think wellemeyer is going to be around much longer. man, what a waste. that guy has a lot of talent, but he has never been able to harness it.

[Cubsfan97]

Has that Corey guy done any other pitching or is he gone already? Hopefully Aramis will be healthy this year. Wellemeyer was good in 2003 and that was it. I don't like him too much anymore. We need to get better pitchers. Im not too sure about Hill either. I can't wait to see how MAddux does.

[E.Banks#14]

Tuesday, March 7: Cubs 5 - Rangers 6 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=260307116)
The Cubs outhit the Rangers today, but couldn't come out of it with a win. Notables included John Mabry who hit a 2-run double in his first Cactus League appearance because of minor back pain. Angel Pagan kept impressing the Cubs management by doubling twice in three at bats and scoring 1 run. Michael Restovich hit his first homerun of the spring; it was a solo shot. Casey Kopitzke was 2 for 2 with 1 double.
Greg Maddux pitched two scoreless innings, but was rather wild. He walked the bases loaded with 1 out in the first but managed to escape unharmed. "It's better to be wild out of the strike zone than in it," Maddux said. "It was nice to get out there and pitch again." Recently acquired Brian Boehringer allowed 3 runs on 4 hits in 1 inning. Bobby Brownlie, Carlos Marmol, and Will Ohman each gave up 1 run in their inning of work. Ryan Dempster, Scott Eyre, and Brian Corey each pitched 1 scoreless inning.
Kerry Wood went under the scope today. "It was about a 20-minute procedure, exactly what they were looking for," Chicago trainer Mark O'Neal said. "They went in there and cleaned the meniscus out and didn't find anything in there. The joint surface looked good." Wood might begin light throwing drills in the next day or two. It's possible he could begin playing catch on the field within a week.
Aramis Ramirez was given antibiotics last night and told to soak his infected right ring fingernail overnight. He probably won't miss more than two or three days.

WBC Watch: Derrek Lee hit a solo homer for USA; that 1 run would've been enough to beat Mexico today.
Carlos Zambrano pitched 2.2 innings against the Dominican Republic and gave up 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks.
Michael Barrett was 0 for 1 against Mexico today.
Glendon Rusch will pitch against the Padres' Woody Williams Wednesday.

[rockin500]

nice to see brian corey rebound from that atrocious performance the other day.

[E.Banks#14]

Wednesday, March 8:Cubs 8 - Padres 13 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=ArYov1uDa1Yn1McFJBMzj2A5nYcB?gid=260 308116)
Matt Murton hit his first homer of the spring today, but it was in a losing effort. John Mabry had some trouble in the field; he committed two run scoring errors at third base. He was able to go 1 for 2 with a double at the plate. Juan Pierre led off today and went 2 for 3 with one RBI; he attempted one steal but was caught. Neifi Perez got some action at shortstop today. He took advantage of the opportunity and went 2 for 3 while scoring 2 runs.
Designated Hitter Jake Fox's 2 doubles, 1 run, and 1 RBI were impressive. Catcher Geovany Soto capitalized on Michael Barrett's absence today by going 2 for 3 with a double, 1 run, and 1 RBI.
Left-hander Glendon Rusch gave up five runs (3 earned) on five hits and one walk over three innings in his second start of the spring. Non-Roster invitee and converted catcher Randy Wells also had trouble. He allowed 3 hits and 1 walk which led to 2 runs (1 earned) in his two innings of work. Carmen Pignatiello and David Aardsma each gave up 1 run in 1 inning. John Koronka and Carlos Marmol were the only Cubs pitchers who didn't allow a run today. The lefty Koronka pitched one inning, Marmol recorded 1 out. Mike Wuertz got himself into a jam by walking 3 and giving up 3 hits. He only got two batters out and was charged with 4 runs on a grand slam by Josh Barfield.

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Matt Murton connects on his homerun swing today.
WBC Watch: Derrek Lee was 1 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI as the Designated Hitter for the US team. They lost to Canada by the score of 8 to 6.
Venezuela beat Italy tonight, Henry Blanco did not get to play.
Tomorrow, Jerome Williams will start against the Rockies' former rookie of the year Jason Jennings.

[E.Banks#14]

Top prospect Pie in right frame of mind. (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060307&content_id=1338331&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc)
Cubs Season Relies on Health. (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060307&content_id=1338196&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc)
Guaranteed Lead Off Man is new to Dusty. (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060307&content_id=1338268&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc)

[burger eater]

This is a week old, from the Tribune. Just in case anyone missed it.


Veteran outfielder Marquis Grissom doesn't have to put up big numbers to make the team, even though he is a non-roster invitee.

"He doesn't have to have a great spring," Baker said. "Spring training is for the young, especially early because they're in shape in no time and, No. 2, most young guys hit fastballs. Pitchers aren't ready to throw good breaking balls. It's hard to throw them here in Arizona because of the air."

Baker said he would evaluate Grissom by his health, speed and bat speed.

"You want to see progress as spring goes on," Baker said. "I have a pretty good idea of what he can do. I'm looking for just what he has left."

Non-roster invitee...
Was Grissom injured last year, or did he just stink? If he wasn't injured, then I have a pretty good idea what he can do too.

[Bob Sacamento]

This is a week old, from the Tribune. Just in case anyone missed it.



Non-roster invitee...
Was Grissom injured last year, or did he just stink? If he wasn't injured, then I have a pretty good idea what he can do too.
He had a banged up right knee and later missed time due to a strained left hamstring.

[Fukudome = God]

Hey, i just heard on national sports radio that Kerry Wood is gonna pitch from a CHAIR?!?! lol wtf is that about. I don't have time for a link, if noone else can confirm this bizarre story i will try to find something, but i jus heard it on espn radio. lol

[E.Banks#14]

Wood ahead of schedule? (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060310&content_id=1344284&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
I don't see anything about throwing from a chair. That could just be a shoulder workout or the guys at ESPN were poking fun at Wood.

BTW, sorry for my absence, I've had volleyball tryouts the past few days and haven't had a lot of time for BBF.

[Fukudome = God]

Wood ahead of schedule? (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060310&content_id=1344284&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
I don't see anything about throwing from a chair. That could just be a shoulder workout or the guys at ESPN were poking fun at Wood.

BTW, sorry for my absence, I've had volleyball tryouts the past few days and haven't had a lot of time for BBF.

haha thanks. I don't know, it just sounded really odd and then picturing Kerry Wood sitting on a chair and throwing seemed even more odd. So yeah i just looked and couldn't find a link either so i guess it was just poking fun at Woody!

[Bob Sacamento]

haha thanks. I don't know, it just sounded really odd and then picturing Kerry Wood sitting on a chair and throwing seemed even more odd. So yeah i just looked and couldn't find a link either so i guess it was just poking fun at Woody!
Yeah, Woody didn't throw from a chair that was just ESPN having fun at Wood's expense, something they've done more of recently. The docs did give him a cane to use but the hard nosed Texan is "too big" to use it.

The medial meniscus surgery is nothing major and shouldn't hinder Wood in his rehab. In fact, the meniscus surgery he had recently will heal and rebound quicker than the arthoscopic surgery he had on his shoulder in August.

[cubmanjay]

The chair thing is real:

Kerry Wood: Already Throwing

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Thursday, March 9, 2006
Update: Wood, who had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, already was throwing a ball Wednesday -- and he wasn't sitting in a chair, either, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Recommendation: "He stood up and threw without putting a lot of pressure on the knee,'' pitching coach Larry Rothschild said. "Just basically tossing 90 balls to keep the motion and looseness through the shoulder.'' Wood is due back in early May.

Kerry Wood: (Knee) Rehab Continues to Make Progress

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Monday, March 6, 2006
Update: Wood (knee) expects to be doing throwing drills from a chair as soon as Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Recommendation: "I'm sure the second day after (the surgery), we'll get in a chair to just keep the arm going," he said. "I should be able to play flat-footed catch four or five days after. We'll try to keep the swelling down and not get too far behind... My shoulder feels better the more I throw. I don't want to miss more than one day doing something with it, and that will be Tuesday. Wednesday, I'd like to do some shoulder work." Wood is expected back in early May.

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The chair thing is real:

Kerry Wood: Already Throwing

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Thursday, March 9, 2006
Update: Wood, who had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, already was throwing a ball Wednesday -- and he wasn't sitting in a chair, either, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Recommendation: "He stood up and threw without putting a lot of pressure on the knee,'' pitching coach Larry Rothschild said. "Just basically tossing 90 balls to keep the motion and looseness through the shoulder.'' Wood is due back in early May.

Kerry Wood: (Knee) Rehab Continues to Make Progress

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Monday, March 6, 2006
Update: Wood (knee) expects to be doing throwing drills from a chair as soon as Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Recommendation: "I'm sure the second day after (the surgery), we'll get in a chair to just keep the arm going," he said. "I should be able to play flat-footed catch four or five days after. We'll try to keep the swelling down and not get too far behind... My shoulder feels better the more I throw. I don't want to miss more than one day doing something with it, and that will be Tuesday. Wednesday, I'd like to do some shoulder work." Wood is expected back in early May.
the chair thing is real-ly a joke...he never threw from a chair, and probably only would've if his knee was smashed while doing surgery...the knee procedure is less than minor, it's almost undetectable except for a little stiffness immediately after