Today was the much less-heralded position player reporting day, which annually comes a handful of days after the pitchers and catchers reporting day (the one that unofficially marks the start of Spring Training). By the time this date rolls around, most of the position players are already in camp, so it kinda goes by unnoticed.
The first full-squad workout is tomorrow, though, and that’ll get some attention.
Until then, a few fun things to check out from the day …
Warm it up, Kris! pic.twitter.com/AK18GDX0og
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/Kelly_Crull/status/965274422062981120
#SundayFunday pic.twitter.com/gIEP78Tz5p
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 18, 2018
#AddiSmooth pic.twitter.com/GgmAm7E68m
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 18, 2018
Russell, who worked w/Chili Davis in Oakland, said he "just has presence about him that he brings to the table. Wouldn't say it's to the scale of meeting the President, but it's pretty close."
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) February 18, 2018
#NotAMeme pic.twitter.com/eJEppGGLUb
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 18, 2018
Kris Bryant breaking in his game shoes: pic.twitter.com/UvHPQUBjn0
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 18, 2018
Happy 55th Birthday to former minor-league baseball player Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/W64QzQ2nmh
— Baseball is Fun (@flippingbats) February 17, 2018