3/11 Gaub, Caridad to Iowa
The Cubs made their first roster cuts on Friday and optioned lefty John Gaub and right-hander Esmailin Caridad to Triple-A Iowa. The spring roster is now at 58 players. Caridad had appeared in 3 2/3 innings over four games, and given up three hits, three runs and one walk while striking out one. Gaub, acquired in the Mark DeRosa deal in December 2008, had pitched in two games and given up five runs on three hits and four walks over 1 1/3 innings. Expect more roster moves after this weekend’s split squad games.
– Carrie Muskat
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