MESA, Arizona — I keep telling you guys that David Bote has a real chance to make the Cubs this year, and he put another point on the board in his favor when he hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Guardians Sunday. That gave the Cubs the lead and proved to be the winning blow in a 5-3 Cubs win over Cleveland.
And yes, I will die on this hill. Bote plays a competent second base and third base, can play shortstop for a time if needed, and could possibly even fill in at first base.