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What's happened? Some of it is just that general narrowing of offensive production across all positions. Teams are certainly less willing to put a statue out in left field as they once were. Even the bat-first left fielders like Kyle Schwarber or Jimenez, however, aren't on the level of bat-first left fielders of the past like Manny Ramirez, Albert Belle or Luzinski.

The Cubs this spring have said Kyle Hendricks, Zach Davies and Jake Arrieta will be their Nos. 1-3 starters in some order. Williams, who joined the Cubs on a one-year deal in January, is currently fourth in the spring training rotation order, and the club signed him this winter to be a starter.



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To fret over more than a handful of spring training games is simply unnecessary. Torkelson is a rookie who was set to start the 2021 season in the minors anyway. That is where he can truly gain his footing and show the Tigers what he is made of.



The Cubs are in a period of transition, with Rizzo and other core players Kris Bryant and Javier Báez only under contract through the 2021 season. But Rizzo said Friday he's "very optimistic" regarding ongoing contract extension negotiation talks between him and the club.Oakland Athletics MLB Design Face Coverings

"That's why I was saying the more repetition I can get behind the plate is probably the most important part of it right now."Cleveland Indians MLB Design Face Coverings

But there could be more debuts than just those three, which brings us to our next topic ... Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Design Face Coverings

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Renato Nunez and Daz Cameron made their spring training debuts, with Nunez playing first base and Cameron taking over for Cabrera as the designated hitter. Because of an elbow injury, Cameron going to be eased back into the outfield.Chicago Cubs MLB Design Face Coverings