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Cub Tracks Says "Yes Way, Jose"

Welcome aboard to Jose Veras. Your signing is proof that the current front office is "damned if they do, damned if they don't." Meaning: Cub fans are finding reasons to grumble about, well, everything.

Here's hoping Jose needs goggles in a Cub uniform.
Here's hoping Jose needs goggles in a Cub uniform.
Hannah Foslien

Everyone wrote about Jose Veras. I assume you didn't want to read a dozen versions of "Cubs sign Jose Veras."

From Comcast SportsNet

From Cubs Den

  • The Cubs are looking for the ideal platoon in right field with Nate Schierholtz and Justin Ruggiano.
  • The bullpen has been getting a makeover.
  • Some news and notes touch on: the importance of framing, more minor league notes, some prospect evaluations, another Cuban defector, and Brandon Hyde's new adventure.

From Cubs.com

  • Here's a feature on prospect Albert Almora. This writer says Almora is yet another impact prospect (video included). Watch the video to the end - it includes Almora chasing a foul ball and tumbling over the barrier. You can also catch some BP swings with the young outfielder.
  • The Cubs have brought some new pitching coaches into the organization.

From ESPNChicago.com

Miscellaneous

  • Chicago Magazine wrote about the one constant for the Cubs in an era of change: Pat Hughes.

Today's food for thought