Chicago Cubs players continue to arrive in Mesa, Arizona for Spring Training, and pitchers and catchers got down (officially) to work today.
Let’s check in on the day, in addition to our earlier discussions of Jason Heyward’s swing and Kyle Schwarber’s catching …
Miguel Montero says he has not spoken to Joe Maddon. Says he wants to turn the page.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) February 15, 2017
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Maddon on Montero: "I have nothing to clear the air about (with him) personally. We do not win the ring without him."
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) February 15, 2017
This year's spring training jersey. #Cubs pic.twitter.com/lfOfD1RBzs
— Bruce Miles (@BruceMiles2112) February 15, 2017
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1st pitchers and catchers meeting #Cubs pic.twitter.com/lCHMZhiiUs
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) February 15, 2017
He's back! pic.twitter.com/9WWxRrKqb9
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 15, 2017
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Kris Bryant says he expects to be better this season than last. pic.twitter.com/jLlWlIUqPf
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) February 15, 2017
Kris Bryant on if he wants to be "settled" at 3B more in 2017 instead of moving around: "I don't care. I don't care at all." #Cubs
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) February 15, 2017
I made it through my first bullpen unscathed…small victory.
— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson3737) February 15, 2017
Photos from Cubs spring training https://t.co/7bgId5ZZaO pic.twitter.com/xTez0f7dnu
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) February 15, 2017
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Uehara throws for #Cubs pic.twitter.com/cDwgRgIJNS
— Bruce Miles (@BruceMiles2112) February 15, 2017
Tommy La Stella and @manbearwolf pic.twitter.com/Zpuyg3MSMT
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 15, 2017
Cubs Camp, Day 2: Jake Arrieta shows media the Coastal Carolina tattoo on his butt after losing College World Series bet to Tommy La Stella.
— Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney) February 15, 2017
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There's always interest when Jon Lester works on his pick off moves. Watch him here as… https://t.co/kizznknGaC pic.twitter.com/qFDw7ZB9In
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 15, 2017
Iowa pitching coach Rod Nichols had Cubs pitchers Ryan Williams, Seth Frankoff, and Jhondaniel Medina laughing today. Walks off on high note pic.twitter.com/GAHg39AXpK
— John Arguello (@CubsDen) February 15, 2017
Time for Javy's close-up. #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/xG3MKynPQ2
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 15, 2017
Javier Baez looks in great shape. That arm. pic.twitter.com/wDQ80PZlAQ
— John Arguello (@CubsDen) February 15, 2017
This isn't just the early favorite for injury of the spring. It's the favorite for injury of the year! https://t.co/MLrmzCBCQb
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) February 15, 2017
Carter Capps is Back, Sporting His Uniquely Incredible (Illegal?) Delivery https://t.co/Eqdu7NL9WL pic.twitter.com/w3TjzLbYuy
— Baseball is Fun (@flippingbats) February 15, 2017