There are bound to be some events of note at some point. Perhaps not today. But we remain vigilant. Pitchers and catchers are due to report in two weeks.
We do have a nice The Compound Podcast if you have time,
and several shorter stories, both on video and via text. Randy Holt has a good piece about building the bench, below. Pat Hughes is going to have a fundraiser chat in mid-February.
Seiya Suzuki is going to play for Japan in the WBC. The Sloan Park complex has completed its expansion.
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- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Cubs’ injured ace is ‘movin and a groovin’ his way back to action. “It’s a heck of a boost,” Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins said, “to have a guy that’s a top of the rotation-type talent that potentially could come in here and be that for us later in the year.”
- Sahadev Sharma (The Athletic* {$}): How do the Cubs expect Alex Bregman to fare at windy Wrigley Field? “I don’t really understand the focus on the ballpark,” Hoyer said.
- Randy Holt (North Side Baseball*): Have the Cubs learned their lesson about building a bench? “None of Workman, Bruján, Berti, or Lopez made it through the summer.“
- Jack Lindsay (North Side Baseball*): The Cubs’ fourth outfielder battle is wide open. “There’s a crucial roster spot up for grabs this spring. Four Cubs are now in position to fight for it.“
- Keio*: Kotaro Tsunematsu signs Minor League deal with the Chicago Cubs, holds Press Conference at Hiyoshi Campus. “I want to take on the greatest challenge while I am at my physical peak in my 20s,” Tsunematsu said.
Food For Thought:
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