I am not at all unhappy to see Caleb Durbin heading to Boston. The guy is a pain in the ass at the plate. Plus it means that Matt Shaw/Nico Hoerner are even more likely to stay put.
The Super Bowl is over. It’s time for baseball.
“We’re taking the afternoon off”
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- Mike Mazzeo (Sports Business Journal*): MLB teams stay top of mind by investing in fan fests during the winter. “This year, more than 8,200 fans packed the Sheraton Grand Chicago from Jan. 16-18 for Cubs Convention.”
- Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): Chicago Cubs spring training preview: Players feel primed to contend after banner offseason. “We’re a better ballclub,” Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd said. “With the moves that were made, I think it’s obvious.”
- MLB.com*: One intriguing prospect from each team who can make a run at an Opening Day spot. “Cubs: Kevin Alcántara, OF”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Early look at a potential Cubs Opening Day roster. “Winning the division is the next task.“
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Nico Hoerner, creating value, and the many ways to win. “… there are more than just a couple ways to be a valuable hitter at the plate…”
- Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): Five Cubs players in the spotlight with spring training about to start. “… the Chicago Cubs will gather at their Arizona complex this week for the start of spring training.“
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