There is still another game tonight for the Cubs on a split-squad day, but we’re gonna do the Miscellany now, because that second game won’t end until after midnight my time. And, uh, yeah, I’ll get to the bits from that in the AM …
The Cubs beat up on the Angels and old friend Joe Maddon 9-4 today, which of course does not matter, but it was a lineup of regulars who probably did want to put on a good show.
Kyle Hendricks on his efficient start pic.twitter.com/AnwkaYoJ4W
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 2, 2020
.@ihapp_1 puts a smile on Kyle Hendricks’ face! pic.twitter.com/cx8uFLQxvM
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 2, 2020
And a line drive single with Theo Epstein on the mic in his second plate appearance!
Verdugo possibly earning a spot on the South Bend roster — which would mean skipping Eugene — was one of the more interesting Spring storylines in minor lg camp for me.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) March 2, 2020
Alfonso Rivas has a walk and a triple today. Just pulled a liner down the right-field line and flew around the bases. Or maybe it just looked like he flew when comparing him to most other first basemen.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) March 2, 2020
Kimbrel to throw bullpen today, lined up to pitch Wednesday at Goodyear, Manuel Rodriguez to undergo MRI on right biceps
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 2, 2020
Kimbrel has pen today. Spring game debut scheduled for Wednesday.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) March 2, 2020
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) March 2, 2020
Joe and his former peeps Happ – Schwarber – Iopoce pic.twitter.com/OOrbL2arTk
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) March 2, 2020
Reunited and it feels so good: pic.twitter.com/ERHoFnc0C4
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 2, 2020