Cubs Trim Spring Roster for 2nd time...Who's left?

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Blanco got into yesterday's game late as a sub at shortstop - first action in over two weeks.
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I don't think he is going to make the team. I could be wrong but I just don't see it.
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I don't think so either - the only issue with him: out of options.
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Oh I know. I just think he is the forgotten man in all of this. I think his time with the Cubs is over.
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Which is lame. When you have about the worst defense in the league, would be nice to keep an outstanding defensive middle infielder around. He could be used in the 8th inning+ in about every game. Also, he's the best interview on the team.
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He'd never be a late-inning sub for Theriot, though (that is to say, Lou wouldn't yank Theriot late). So he'd be taking up a bench spot so we could have a late-inning defensive sub at second base, and a very occasional spot start at short. And no bat. I won't pitch a fit either way, but I'd rather keep Tracy.