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How Cubs, Craig Counsell are approaching top prospects’ transition to MLB

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Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs runs home to score a run on a RBI single by Dansby Swanson #7 (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. It was his first month in the major leagues.

The Cubs ’ prospect camp at Wrigley Field this offseason included a visit with new manager Craig Counsell, giving the young players a chance to pick his brain. One exchange in particular stood out to general manager Carter Hawkins, who told the story on stage at Cubs Convention last week.