Today was the first whole squad workout of Spring Training, and, with one exception, everyone was ready to go:
Gang’s all here. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/KBLjHrnMnN
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 19, 2018
Ben Zobrist was the guy held out of today’s full-squad workout with a back issue, and the Cubs are gonna call that a “precautionary” situation (Gonzales). At this time of year, a 36-year-old veteran could justifiably be held out of a workout with a hangnail, so I am not going to be concerned by this development, even though I believe “back” was one of the myriad ailments Zobrist dealt with in his down 2017 season. Rest up, manage it, and be ready to go in a month.
Meanwhile …
Part of Cubs' pre-workout meeting featured video of San Antonio Spurs' cameraderie, team work, precision – -sent to Maddon by Jason Heyward. " When they move the basketball, it’s very artistic" – Maddon. Cubs' defensive and base running highlights also displayed via video.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 19, 2018
Watch Joe Maddon discuss his message to the entire team on the first full day of workouts. It includes combining art with baseball as well as the teamwork of the San Antonio Spurs. https://t.co/ThBkVI6u8B pic.twitter.com/nq3lkRAucT
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 19, 2018
Individual meetings w Joe etc continue today. I may have to sit in at about 835 pic.twitter.com/a6yKv9o0n8
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 19, 2018
First day of #Cubs workouts. Rizzo accommodates. pic.twitter.com/sIRsjCRGaf
— Bruce Miles (@BruceMiles2112) February 19, 2018
Kris Bryant draws a crowd. #Cubs pic.twitter.com/pyYV5yjkpJ
— Bruce Miles (@BruceMiles2112) February 19, 2018
Cubs take infield! https://t.co/0BevBPxXaD
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 19, 2018
Live BP. Lester on the mound https://t.co/l7fi3ER8hI
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 19, 2018
#Cubs Monday morning base running! #SpringTraining #FullSquad ⚾️❤️ pic.twitter.com/CQW3TWbTJD
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) February 19, 2018
Schwarber. Almora. Heyward. Bryant. All were safe at home without a throw. pic.twitter.com/SJqNhTucot
— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) February 19, 2018
Hundley, Sutcliffe, Sandberg: pic.twitter.com/XkkOePewHA
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 19, 2018
Friendship goals. pic.twitter.com/7NVEcPVQ6i
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 19, 2018