Even if Nolan Arenado was still so upset with the Rockies that he was taking BP on his own at Arizona State, he’d have a short commute over to Sloan Park for today’s game. More than a few Cubs fans salivated over the rumors that sprang up in the wake of Mr. Avocado’s frustration, but both he and Kris Bryant remain with their original teams. Of course, neither will play in today’s affair.
David Ross should be in the dugout for the first time this spring after battling illness, not that his in-flu-ence on the team will really be felt given the situation.