Catcher Miguel Montero doesn't just help the Cubs pitchers. He deserves credit for inspiring prospect Jeimer Candelario, too.
Candelario, 22, was one of the most talked-about prospects during the Arizona Fall League and did so well last season that he earned a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster. He began the year at Class A Myrtle Beach, where he batted .270 in 82 games. He was bumped up to Double-A Tennessee and didn't miss a beat, hitting .291 with five home runs, 10 doubles, one triple and 25 RBIs in 46 games.