The Cubs lost to the Dodgers 9-4 on a chilly (mid 50s) February afternoon in the Valley of the Sun, their first loss of the this spring, but the story of the game is a developing position battle between two guys who are likely vying for one backup spot on the 26-man Opening Day roster.
I’m talking about Nick Madrigal and David Bote. Madrigal, up to now a second baseman, took some grounders at third in workouts and started this game at third base. Bote replaced him later in the game.
Truth be told, Madrigal looked pretty good.