It is that time Cubs fans! The Chicago Cubs have begun to play some intrasquad games and are ready to get the 2012 MLB season somewhat underway! This is where the true tests are given and see who can 'swim' and who will 'sink'. Pitting "minor leaguers" against who is slated to make the big club and test their skills and see the potential that exists within the organization. Big names are taking the opportunity to share some knowledge and help develop some players for the future while playing alongside the Cubs of today.
Stories to follow as spring training progresses in Mesa, AZ will be Matt Garza and to see he will be ready to throw from the rubber on opening days against the Washington Nationals April 5th for the north siders.
Will Alfonso Soriano round back into his old form and become the Cubs' clean up hitter, only time will tell and a good Spring Training will go a long way to being the star he once was!
Manager Dale Sveum will also take the opportunity to use players in roles he envisions for the regular season such as different infield positions or outfield positions, but most notably where to use some pitchers within his bullpen. Pitchers to watch during this time would be Travis Wood, Randy Wells, Andy Sonnanstine, Casey Coleman and Alberto Cabrera would be just a few to name.
Stay tuned for some more developing stories as spring training notes come to fruition from Mesa the site of the stars of the Cubs today, and tomorrow!
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