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The usual mix of good news and bad news. I can't wait for real games to start.
From Comcast SportsNet
- After winning the Jorge Soler sweepstakes, the Cubs are investing in another Cuban player, though at lower stakes.
- (Video, too) Speaking of Soler, he and fellow super prospect Javier Baez have gotten a taste of The Show.
From Cubs Den
- If you want to hang with the cool, spend some time with Len Kasper.
- This is just strange to me, though I appreciate the sentiment. Alfonso Soriano is speaking out against big free agent spending.
- The Cubs Den resident prospect guru thinks the Cubs should strongly consider University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant with the second overall pick.
From Cubs.com
- Adjustments have been the key to a fresh start for Steve Clevenger.
- (Video) Alfonso Soriano was photographed from all sides to be part of a video game.
- Nate Schierholtz is working hard to learn the quirks of Wrigley Field.
- Blake Parker has looked good this spring, but a spot in the improved Cub bullpen may be tough to earn.
- (Video only) Edwin Jackson talks about his strong spring.
- (Video only) Chris Rusin has been pleased with his development. And Dale Sveum has noticed.
From ESPNChicago.com
- Injuries are testing the Cubs' depth.
- Brent Lillibridge has taken advantage of his opportunity.
- The Wrigley Field scoreboard is outscoring its opposition so far.
- Scott Feldman answered questions in a mailbag, including talking about the chance to hit for himself.
From the Chicago Tribune (register to see almost anything but videos)
- Sammy Sosa offered condolences to the family of Hugo Chavez.
- The Cubs' gambles on Scott Baker and Ian Stewart aren't paying off so far.
- With Stewart still on the shelf, opportunity has knocked for Brent Lillibridge and Luis Valbuena.
From the Chicago Sun-Times (can read a paragraph, register to read the rest)
- The spring success of Soler and Baez is making the Cubs' future look bright.
From the Daily Herald (registry required for all)
- Dale Sveum thinks the Cubs are in a better spot.
Today's food for thought
- A one-handed violinist is helping others make music.
- Google Maps has climbed Mount Everest.