I probably won't have much time on the site today, so fire away.
From Comcast SportsNet
- The Cubs see Kyle Hendricks taking his game to another level.
- Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Chris Archer "wouldn't be shocked" to see David Price end up with the Cubs.
- Jake Arrieta feels comfortable being the Cubs' ace.
- What does the future hold for Junior Lake?
- Hall of Fame shortstop and baseball's Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., says: "this place would be crazy when the Cubs win."
- Cubs' fan Mike Pullin gained a little fame by making a nice catch on a home run ball the other day. But he's already a professional in another sporting endeavor.
From Cubs Den
- Here's part 1 of a look at the Cubs' rotation.
- And here's part 2, focused on depth.
- AUDIO: The second episode of "Den Chat" is focused on - who else - Javier Baez.
From Cubs.com
- Anthony Rizzo's smarts were visible during a 13-pitch at-bat.
- Hitting coach Bill Mueller is taking all the strikeouts in stride.
- Patience will be a virtue for Javier Baez.
- Arismendy Alcantara is working through growing pains.
- Chris Valaika is working out behind the plate to add to his versatility.
From ESPNChicago.com
- The Cubs are listed as a spoiler to watch out for.
- As for the team, they are indeed playing spoiler - with a purpose.
- Javy Baez is getting into the swing of things.
- A change is working for Kyle Hendricks. Heat map included!
- Jake Arrieta is claiming the ace role.
From the Chicago Tribune
- VIDEO: Kyle Hendricks is the Cubs' biggest surprise.
- And Hendricks may be joining an elite class of rookies.
- VIDEO: Rick Renteria talks about the team's fundamentals.
- Carlos Villanueva has gone to bat for his teammates.
From the Chicago Sun-Times
- Jake Arrieta is open to a long-term contract extension. Of course he is.
- Carlos Villanueva hopes the union sets the right tone with the new commissioner.
- A hard upcoming schedule will put the Cub call-ups to the test.
From the Daily Herald
- I rarely post to columnists and for his part, Mike Imren is rarely interesting or insightful. But I thought you might like to talk about why he thinks the Cubs' celebration of the 1990s will be awkward with or without Sammy Sosa.
- The Cubs are still preaching the fundamentals.
Miscellaneous
- One of the writers from Grantland thinks the Cubs "inverted rebuilding strategy" has been brilliant. The article provides a good summation as to how the F.O. has accumulated the talent we are starting to see.
Today's food for thought
- This is what happens when taxidermy goes wrong.
- Here are ten amazing lighthouses.