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Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00-00:29) Ian Happ discusses his early morning routine, influenced by Anthony Rizzo, who mentored him in arriving early and getting workouts done before the day starts.

(00:29-00:52) Reflects on his past season, where he led the Cubs in home runs and won a Gold Glove, making him the first Cub to do so since Andre Dawson.

(01:24-01:48) Talks about his offseason focus on consistency and overcoming a hamstring issue from the previous spring to be fully prepared for the new season.

(01:48-02:17) Shares excitement about working with Kyle Tucker in the outfield, looking forward to learning from his approach and experience.

(02:17-02:40) Acknowledges Tucker's defensive skills and expects strong communication with him and Pete Crow-Armstrong in the outfield.

(02:40-03:05) Discusses PCA’s growth from last season to now, highlighting his increased confidence and understanding of the game.

(03:05-03:34) Declines to comment on PCA’s hairstyle but acknowledges it as part of his personality.

(03:34-end) Expresses excitement for the upcoming season and the strong fan support at spring training games.