It’s been a bit of a heavy day, what with Addison Russell facing the media for the first time since he was suspended under the domestic violence policy. Let’s set that aside for now, and get into some of the fun stuff from around Cubs camp today …
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— Sir Kevo©️ (@SirNiveK) February 15, 2019
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Adbert Alzolay, Cubs' top pitching prospect, says his right lat is completely healed. Recent side soreness was unrelated. Two weeks behind rest of arms. Hopes to reach MLB as starter or reliever this year.
"This year, the main goal is just to help the team in the big leagues." pic.twitter.com/isXg4VbQcV
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 15, 2019
This meeting on the field is still going. Joe doing the talking RT @ESPNChiCubs: Joe Maddon often talks about coaching the coaches as he meets with his mostly new staff. Full squad workouts are around the corner. https://t.co/C0W2zUaFCa pic.twitter.com/eGaMXD93Ym
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 15, 2019
Coaching the coaches…Joe Maddon explains the tone of his latest staff meeting as #Cubs pitchers/catchers continue to work here in Mesa. #SpringTraining2019 #MLB pic.twitter.com/lnEbb6ZUWU
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) February 15, 2019
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#ChicagoCubs Kyle Schwarber and David Bote here in Mesa working out ahead of position players report date. #ownitnow https://t.co/EFHjQLzljd pic.twitter.com/eWWmxjAWTP
— Tim Sheridan (@BoysOfSpring) February 15, 2019
Ian Clarkin – the lefty pitcher the Cubs twice claimed off waivers from the White Sox this offseason – said: “I’ve never been to Chicago.”
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) February 14, 2019
Ned Yost stiff-armed questions about position players this morning, asking the media to properly "celebrate the pitcher-catcher relationship" before full workouts begin next week.
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) February 15, 2019