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Maddon, Cubs getting a 'fresh look' at Junior Lake

It seems like so long ago that Junior Lake was the "it" prospect to talk about in the Cubs clubhouse.

Since making his debut in July 2013, that "top prospect" label has fallen off Lake's resume and he's been replaced by Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and a host of other young players who are making an impact with the Cubs.

Lake has become a forgotten man, even after drawing comparisons to Alfonso Soriano less than two years ago.

But Lake is back in Chicago and earned a second straight start Friday against the Royals.