John Antonoff / For the Sun-Times
MESA, Ariz – Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel needed a catch partner as he rotated to the infield station on the half field last week. So, manager Craig Counsell offered.
They tossed the ball back and forth as infielder Miles Mastrobuoni changed his shoes. Shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner were finishing up a round of ground balls, before leaving to hit on Field 2.