MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs players never know what to expect at morning stretch, and on Tuesday, strength coach Tim Buss appeared wearing a gray T-shirt and black leggings with his face painted white similar to a mime. Then Buss was joined by another full-fledged mime, complete with a red beret, white gloves and bow tie.
The official mime -- who asked to be called "Kirby the Mime" -- helped lead the workout with some exaggerated moves. He stood on a stool in front of the players and encouraged them with gestures.
"It's a way to shake up the day, keep 'em loose," Kirby said later, when his mime duties were done.