Chicago Tribune Mar 6, 2014
Cubs' Villanueva not consumed with fifth spot
MESA, Ariz. -- Carlos Villanueva has been groomed this spring as a backup candidate for the fifth spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation.
Cubs Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Mar 6, 2014
Cubs' Villanueva not consumed with fifth spot
MESA, Ariz. -- Carlos Villanueva has been groomed this spring as a backup candidate for the fifth spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation.
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago Feb 20, 2014
Notes: Villanueva eyes Cubs turnaround
MESA, Ariz. -- Carlos Villanueva has become somewhat of a de facto leader on the Chicago Cubs as the pitcher enters his free-agent season after a respectable first year in Chicago (7-8, 4.06 ERA) in which he started 15 games for the Cubs and relieved in 32. A good first half for him in 2014 could mean he'll be gone by the trade deadline, but he’d rather see things turn around in Chicago -- a very long shot before his contract expires in about seven months.
