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[SIZE=14pt]Piniella surprised by Cashner talk[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Skipper says prospect not in bullpen discussion[/SIZE]

By Kerry Walls / Special to MLB.com

CHICAGO -- A recent report suggested the Cubs might consider calling up Double-A pitching prospect Andrew Cashner to help with the bullpen. "It surprised me," manager Lou Piniella said.

"I think I learn more from reading newspapers than talking to my front office. I don't know where that came from."

Cashner has made two starts for Tennessee, sporting a 4.35 ERA in two starts while notching 20 strikeouts in just 10 1/3 innings.

"He's had two really nice starts, but outside of that, his name has not been discussed," said Piniella.

The 6-foot-6 right-hander, who was a closer at TCU, was the Cubs' first-round pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.
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