NEWSLETTER
The Cubs unveiled their first three staring pitchers of the Spring, and David Ross got into a few substantive items today from Cubs camp, including how he’s visioning some of the infield depth and Ian Happ’s role.
Asked about his MLB backup shortstop options, Cubs manager David Ross named Nico Hoerner and Hernan Perez as the depth for that spot.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 20, 2020
Snippets from Ross after post-workout: Happ working mostly in CF, Bote will get work at 3B but got shot at 2B, Hernan Perez lost 10-15 pounds, in backup SS mix. Ross hasn't ruled out carrying 3rd catcher (Phegley) on roster.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 20, 2020
Kris Bryant sums up the leadoff decision: “It’s just something else to talk about, right? On my part, I’m always going to do whatever is asked of me and never think twice about it. But it’s like, ‘All right, well, just another thing we can talk about with Kris.’”
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) February 20, 2020
Leadoff man pic.twitter.com/NwW5reKawx
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) February 20, 2020
Bryant on embracing lead off role pic.twitter.com/wlTCV0F7mt
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) February 20, 2020
After Kris Bryant wrapped up his interview with reporters, his locker neighbor, Steven Souza Jr., said: “Best leadoff hitter I know.”
Bryant: “Rizzo’s still here.”
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 20, 2020
@WContreras40 endorses @KrisBryant_23 at leadoff spot pic.twitter.com/1eS46kXLne
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 20, 2020
Rossy says there’s been a hole in the 1 spot for since Dexter left. Here’s his thinking on Bryant at the top: pic.twitter.com/cMaIFHA9s1
— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) February 20, 2020
Tyler Chatwood broke Javy Baez’s bat in live BP. Javy yells, “Owww!” and shakes hand, with a playful grin. Tossed the lumber away, got a new one and continued. pic.twitter.com/0pTqzbASuN
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 20, 2020
@JMontana41 vs. @javy23baez (sorry for the fence interference) pic.twitter.com/mUy6twIHi2
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/cachorros/status/1230584095832444928
A closer look at Javy in the cage this morning… pic.twitter.com/Wqmvl93OV0
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 20, 2020
.@adbert29 pitching live BP and sporting a new due. #cubs pic.twitter.com/zHBsBWR978
— John Antonoff (@baseballinfocus) February 20, 2020
#Javy Baez laughs at Kyle Schwarber’s failed attempt at a diving catch during outfield drills. #Cubs #SpringTraining2020 pic.twitter.com/yYSQXKi0J1
— John Antonoff (@baseballinfocus) February 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/BleacherNation/status/1230655378163142664
