Adrian Cardenas

March 15, 2012; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Adrian Cardenas (45) catches a pop fly by Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (not pictured) during the third inning at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWI...

April 3, 2012; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Travis Wood (30) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US PRESSWIRE The Iowa Cubs were back on the field on Monday against the Me...

Matt Garza threw four innings of shutout ball, allowing two hits and no walks with six strikeouts, Adrian Cardenas slugged a 420+ foot three-run HR over the CF fence, Welington Castillo drove-in three runs with a two-run double and a sacrifice fly, a...

March 10, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum (33) sits in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE With Opening Day a little over two weeks awa...

Brandon Allen drove-in seven runs with a grand slam home run, a two-run double, and an RBI ground out, leading the Oakland A’s to a hard-fought 12-10 victory over the Cubs in Opening Day Cactus League action at Dwight Patterson Field at HoHoKam Par...

Aug 6, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza (17) in the dugout in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE Wednesday should bring with it a major update on Cuba...

Sep 18, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jason Bourgeois (11) steals second base as the ball gets by Chicago Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt (9) during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE...

Feb 24, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Adrian Cardenas (6) poses for a picture during photo day at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE Say goodbye to Adrian Cardenas, A’s fans. The Chicag...

Adrian Cardenas reminds me a bit of Mike Fontenot. Utility infielder, left-handed bat and a nice complementary piece on the 25-man roster. Even his minor league numbers are close to Fontenot’s, who made his Chicago debut in 2005 before rejoinin...

The Cubs claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers today from the Oakland A's, where he was outrighted to make room for Johnny Gomes. To make room on the 40-man, the Cubs DFA'd Blake DeWitt. Before we get to Cardenas, if I'm reading this correctl...

Feb 24, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Adrian Cardenas (6) poses for a picture during photo day at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE As Cubbies Crib newest staff-writer wrote earlier today, t...

Feb 24, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Adrian Cardenas (6) poses for a picture during photo day at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE The A’s designated Adrian Cardenas for assignment on...