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CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs split their split squad games on Friday, bringing their Spring Training record to an extreme-.500: 7 wins, 7 losses, 2 ties. They’re back at it this afternoon against the Rockies, behind Jameson Taillon and the following Cubs lineup.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Nico Hoerner, 2B
- Seiya Suzuki, RF
- Cody Bellinger, CF
- Dansby Swanson, SS
- Dominic Smith, DH
- Yan Gomes, C
- Patrick Wisdom, 3B
- Alexander Canario, LF
Ian Happ didn’t make it into either of yesterday’s games nor today’s Cubs lineup, like Craig Counsell hinted was possible. And unfortunately, I hear he’s not going to be back in there tomorrow, either. I still think he’s doing fine and will be back with plenty of time to ramp up before Opening Day. But we had been hoping that he’d get a start this weekend, and I’ve been told that’s not going to happen.
Wisdom, however, is back in there (and at third base, no less) after dealing with a quad issue. So there’s some moderately good news. I don’t think he’s necessarily destined for a ton of time at third base this season. But if Nick Madrigal continues to get hurt and Christopher Morel becomes a liability, the Cubs may be forced to prematurely promote Matt Shaw or turn the keys back over to Wisdom (there’s also Miles Mastrobuoni, but he’s probably further down the list).
All of that is to say, here’s hoping that Wisdom looks excellent defensively at third base, because he may wind up getting some time there this season. I hope not. But it could happen.
Colorado Rockies Lineup:
- TBA
Pitching Matchup:
Chicago Cubs: Jameson Taillon, RHP
Colorado Rockies: Dakota Hudson, RHP
Broadcast Info:
Chicago Cubs (7-7) vs Colorado Rockies (8-5) at 2:05 pm CT – Marquee Sports Network