SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — It’s been assumed by most of us that the Cubs will go with 12 position players and 13 pitchers (five starters, eight relievers) to begin the season.
This article, though, suggests a seven-reliever bullpen is being considered, and that Peter Bourjos might be the beneficiary and get an Opening Day roster spot:
“Love him -- absolutely love him,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I’ve had a lot of good conversations with him, and I’ve admired his work from a distance for a while. I told him all of that stuff.