The Cubs called up Triple-A catcher Geovany Soto and sent down outfielder Felix Pie on Thursday. Soto start Friday as the Cubs start the second half against Houston.

Manager Lou Piniella announced the call-up before Thursday's workout at Wrigley Field.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2007/07/soto-on-board.html

Didn't think he was doing that well, but:

"MESA, Ariz. -- Ronny Cedeno struggled last year after being handed the starting shortstop job in the off-season and was considered a long shot to make the team when camp opened in mid-February.

But after working with former shortstop Alan Trammell, Cedeno's fielding has improved this spring and he's considered a cinch to make the final roster next week."

Full article:
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-070321cubsbits,1,2840188.story?coll= cs-cubs-headlines

Right-handed pitcher Wade Miller re-signed with the Cubs for the 2007 season.

Miller signed with the Cubs as a free agent in January, but missed most of the season with a shoulder injury. He made five starts this past season, going 0-2 with a 4.57 ERA with 18 walks and 20 strikeouts.

(http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-061109cubsmiller,1,3824347.story?col l=cs-cubs-headlines)

Here:

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/82450,CST-SPT-csep04.article

Rothschild, Clines every one of them gone. As I'm sure you will agree, this is great news.

"The clean sweep included pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the only member of the staff who preceded the Baker era."

"Also let go were bench coach Dick Pole, hitting coach Gene Clines, first-base coach Gary Matthews, third-base coach Chris Speier, bullpen coach Juan Lopez and bullpen catcher Benny Cadahia."