NEWSLETTER
It’s officially THE day: pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training today. Of course, most of the guys were already in Mesa, Arizona long before today, but the calendar still makes today a big one.
Contreras on rumors and making it to camp without getting traded. pic.twitter.com/5h8GzoYNF7
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) February 10, 2020
"I was trying to not pay attention to it, but it was impossible."
Contreras "blessed" to still be with Cubs after an offseason of trade rumors https://t.co/msKvm5LmY5 via @MLB
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/BleacherNation/status/1227248018044456962
Nico Hoerner vs Hernan Perez vs Daniel Descalso in competition for 2 spots.
This isn’t an on-field battle as much as a philosophical one regarding what’s best for Nico’s development (MLB or AAA).
Could still add vet minor lg signing to plug directly into competition.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) February 10, 2020
Giant end of bullpen competition for 3 spots.
Brad Wieck, Casey Sadler, Duane Underwood Jr, Trevor Megill, Dan Winkler, Brandon Morrow, Dillon Maples, Jason Adam, Ryan Tepera, James Norwood, Alzolay/Cotton, Tyler Olson, Danny Hultzen, Rex Brothers.
This’ll need follow up…
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) February 10, 2020
Besides that, the rest are playing time battles. What roles will Almora and Souza carve out? How many days a week will David Bote get a start? How aggressively will Contreras get moved around to make room for Caratini? Who pitches the 7th? Who leads off?
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) February 10, 2020
Steven Souza Jr. taking BP earlier today: pic.twitter.com/m3oaVvRv8W
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) February 10, 2020
The most striking part of the Mets' $57 million spring training renovation may be the home clubhouse. The Mets are only using it for Spring Training, not for the St. Lucie regular season, to give minor leaguers a reminder of the status they're working to earn. pic.twitter.com/k1b3vTTkj3
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 10, 2020
Former #Cubs GM Ed Lynch who spent 40 years in the game, says he’s not bitter, but just confused, why there’s no longer a place for him in #MLB. https://t.co/TuyqY9Seh3
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 10, 2020
