MESA, Ariz. – If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em – four years later?
As they opened spring training Tuesday, the Cubs were finalizing a minor-league deal with Chicago-area native Jason Kipnis, a two-time All-Star who has struggled since helping Cleveland reach the World Series in 2016 – before losing to the Cubs.
Kipnis, who turns 33 in April, is expected to compete for playing time at second base, a left-handed option as a starter or platoon player.
The Glenbrook North graduate and childhood neighbor of Steve Bartman hit .245 with 17 homers and a .