I know you’ve probably been wondering, but yes, I am still alive. The cold winter and slow free agent market haven’t killed me (yet). Now that pitchers and catchers have reported, Yu Darvish has signed, and spring training is underway, Ryan Says is ready for its 2018 revival. To kick things off, here are three things I’m keeping my eye on in Cubs camp.
• Barring some injuries, which are always possible, it’s a safe bet that 24 of the 25 men heading east to Miami in late March are already set in stone. The one final spot is a toss-up, and it really depends on whether Joe Maddon wants to carry eight relievers or not.