Cubs News and Notes: Cubs roster talk, Joe Maddon's excuse, Hoyer pleased with Baez

The Cubs have almost 20 non-roster invitees in camp, each hoping to crack the roster, though few have a real chance besides veteran reliever Brandon Morrow, aspiring major leaguer Dakota Mekkes, and bounce back infield candidates Carlos Asuaje and Hernan Perez.

Boss first, friend second: David Ross is just what the 2020 Cubs needed

Let’s not kid ourselves here, the ending to Joe Maddon’s tenure as manager was a somber one and led to a disappointing end to what was a tremendous five-year run.

Cubs News and Notes: Tom Ricketts on 2020 season, Marquee makes progress, more

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts addressed the media Monday from the Cubs’ Camp in Mesa.

Chicago Cubs continue to stockpile catchers
Although this is a quiet and not a flashy move, this move certainly brings in a whole lot of intrigue regarding what the intentions of this signing was.

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There may be light at the end of the Marquee Network tunnel. Let’s hope it’s not an oncoming train.

Cubs News and Notes: Baez on Cubs' complacency, Ross with a surprise, Darvish rips Astros
Baez apologized to fans for 2019, taking accountability. It’s certainly more sincere and believable than anything I’ve heard from those associated with the Astros.

Prediction on the Cubs' second base situation
As the team begins to report to Arizona for Spring Training, the already crowded but not decided second base position just got a little more cluttered.

Cubs News and Notes: Kris Bryant speaks to media, Ross on KB, More from Cubs Camp
Kris Bryant is now in Mesa with the team. As expected, he stole the show yesterday.

Cubs expected to sign No. 1 overall prospect in International FA
Ever since Theo has taken over calling the shots for the Cubs, they have been huge players in the international free-agent market. From Jorge Soler to Eloy Jimenez, Willson Contreras, and even Miguel Amaya, things have worked out on that front well over the years.

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