John Antonoff/Sun-Times
MESA, ARIZ. – Players went into the offseason knowing how much time they had to get ready for spring training and build up to the regular season. That’s more than they could say the past three years.
So, when Cubs spring training opened with their first formal pitchers and catchers workout Wednesday, they had what felt like a head start.
“From a training perspective, we can get into live [batting practice sessions] a little earlier and spread out that volume,” Cubs hitting coach Tommy Hottovy said this week.