Danks in early groove

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – One pitch, one swing and Mark DeRosa showed the kind of threat he can be for San Francisco’s offense.

Wells sharp; Cubs lose

MESA, Ariz. – It took Randy Wells seven years to stick with the Cubs. Only seven years? Joe Inglett wishes he had been so lucky.

Guzman considers surgery

MESA, Ariz. – Cubs reliever Angel Guzman is considering whether to have shoulder surgery even though he has been told the procedure won’t necessarily save his career.

No pain, is Sox’s gain

MESA, Ariz. – Carlos Quentin reminded everybody back in Chicago just how dangerous he can be when he’s pain-free.

Rain washes out Cubs-Sox game

GLENDALE, Ariz. – His start canceled by rain, Jake Peavy sat in front of a computer and sang while strumming his guitar.

Garcia makes his pitch for starting rotation

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Freddy Garcia, in line to be the White Sox’s fifth starter, gave up a run in his first two innings of the spring to lead the way in an 8-4 split-squad victory Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.