Matt Mervis won’t need to be protected when the Cubs’ 40-man roster isfinalized in November.
But after a powerful breakout minor-league season, Mervis will be ready if the power-needy Cubs tender an invitation to spring training.
“Whether it’s big or minor-league spring training, I’ll do what I always do to prepare for next season and hopefully keep building on what I build this year,” Mervis said.
“It’s up to them to make decisions.”
The left-handed hitting Mervis, 24, played himself into consideration for the first base job by producing 36 home runs, 40 doubles, 119 RBIs and an .