2009 M2 Cubs (Apr-Jun)

The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 274mm)

Christopher playing 2nd base. He also played short stop during this game. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 300mm)

Christopher getting a force out at 2nd base. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 197mm)

Christopher getting a force out at 2nd base. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 197mm)

Christopher gets to 1st base via a walk. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 140mm)

Christopher stealing 2nd base on an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 209mm)

Christopher at 2nd base after making a steal on an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 209mm)

Wheels getting ready to catch the ball at 2nd after an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 234mm)

Wheels getting ready to catch the ball at 2nd after an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 221mm)

The tag is just behind the runner. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f3.5, 1/640 sec and 221mm)

Christopher ducking underneath a wild pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher at 1st base again on balls. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher at 1st base again on balls. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher safely stealing 2nd base on an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher safely stealing 2nd base on an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher safely stealing 2nd base on an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 261mm)

Christopher at 2nd base catching the throw from the catcher after an overthrown pitch. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher at 2nd base catching the throw from the catcher after an overthrown pitch, but the tag is just a little too late for the out. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base just behind the runner. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base. Though the runner was called safe, from this picture it sure looks like the tag was placed before the runner touched the base. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base. The runner was called safe, but after a photo review, it appears the tag was applied before the runner touched the base. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher getting ready to make the catch at 2nd base for the out. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base for the out. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base for the out. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base for the out. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 247mm)

Christopher getting ready for the catch at 2nd base, but the ball arrived just a little too late. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher getting ready for the catch at 2nd base, but the ball arrived just a little too late. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base, but the ball arrived just a little too late. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher making the catch at 2nd base, but the ball arrived just a little too late. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher got beaned by the ball. It was thrown hard enough to leave a mark. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 274mm)

Christopher got beaned by the ball. It was thrown hard enough to leave a mark. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 274mm)

Christopher got beaned by the ball. It was thrown hard enough to leave a mark. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 274mm)

Christopher got beaned by the ball. It was thrown hard enough to leave a mark. The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

The Cubs won their 1st pre-season game 9 to 7. Cubs vs Angels (18 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 120mm)

Christopher at short stop. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher moving back on an inside pitch. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/800 sec and 221mm)

Christopher moving back on an inside pitch. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/800 sec and 221mm)

Christopher at bat. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/800 sec and 221mm)

Christopher getting to base on balls. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/640 sec and 221mm)

Christopher at 1st base. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/3200 sec and 209mm)

Christopher at 2nd base after stealing on an overthrow. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/2000 sec and 300mm)

Christopher pitching the ball. The Cubs had a difficult loss (2-10) to a more experienced team in their 2nd pre-season game and are now 1-1 in pre-season play. Cubs vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 2009) (Image taken with Canon EOS-1D Mark II at ISO 100, f2.8, 1/2500 sec and 247mm)