Here at CUB TRACKS NEWS AND NOTES, we like to keep things brief on the principle that it makes us appear wise. Unless we feel a rant. But we don’t mind a little informing with the entertaining. And we are short but sweet, like Danny De Vito with a lollipop.
Bear with us as we sample the zeitgeist and regurgitate the remnants. The big stories include Adbert Alzolay seemingly making the rotation and Nico Hoerner being sent down for “seasoning.” Well, at least for 36 days. Mike Olt would recognize this scenario.
The front page covered that adequately, I should think. We’ll have more, as that’s what we do. But wait, there’s more!
The #Cubs today announced the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/mCKr4foZyU
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 27, 2021
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“This is less about Nico and more about David Bote. Bote had a great spring. It’s an opportunity for David that he’s earned and deserves. It’s a chance to play every day at second base.
“I don’t think it’s fair for Nico to come off the bench and have sporadic at-bats. That’s not setting him up for success. And I think David Bote earned the job.” — David Ross.
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): ‘Something to prove’: Positive camp for Cubs. “This might be a season of transition for the Cubs, but the players around the team still have the same goal.”
- Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Chicago Cubs final roster projection: Which 26 players will break camp for the season opener Thursday? “The Chicago Cubs have only three Cactus League games remaining to evaluate building the season-opening 26-man roster.” Gordon Wittenmyer has roster thoughts.
- Tony Andracki (Marquee Sports Network*): An in-depth look at how Jake Arrieta has retooled himself for success in 2021. “Minor tweaks in the delivery, in the setup on the rubber.”
- Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Looks like Rex Brothers may have earned roster spot as second lefty reliever. “Brothers hasn’t pitched a full season since 2014 with the Rockies.”
- Russell Dorsey (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Cubs’ PJ Higgins taking advantage of opportunity behind the plate this spring. “Higgins may be a few days away from breaking camp with the Cubs as the team’s backup catcher.”
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Step One: The Cubs have reportedly made an extension offer to Anthony Rizzo. “Let’s get it done.” Evan Altman discusses this as well.
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Nico Hoerner optioned to Triple-A. “... Chicago plans on prioritizing his development right now.” Russell Dorsey has thoughts on this.
- Chicago Tribune* {$}: Vintage: Opening Day at the ballpark. Photogallery.
Food for Thought:
It triggered a subatomic cascade — and could have an avalanche of implications for the future of physics. https://t.co/FUSdC7wcZJ
— Futurism (@futurism) March 27, 2021
LSD literally gets stuck inside your brain https://t.co/qxFLhYwxO4 pic.twitter.com/gMdBXkZ35b
— Popular Science (@PopSci) March 27, 2021
The object looks like a cosmic jellyfish. https://t.co/PR6EGkhRZX
— Futurism (@futurism) March 27, 2021
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