I was surprised to see that the Cubs optioned Ian Happ to AAA. Happ has had a bad spring and continues to strike out too often. On the other hand, he does get on base. One supposes this is a temporary measure along the lines of the Schwarber demotion earlier in his career.
People are speculating about the Cubs searching the waiver wire for a center-fielder, presumably a left-handed hitter. Kind of strange from my viewpoint. The team can field an all left-handed or all right-handed outfield with the players who remain in that Heyward can play a more than adequate center field to spell Almora. Anybody available who has been cut is likely a worse alternative than Happ. Also, Zagunis had had a terrific spring and should make the roster even if Happ were to stick. Personally, I'd like to see them dump Heyward. The Giants are apparently looking for outfield help.
Finally, the Cubs have finally given up on Duensing. Picking up Collins on a major league deal is kind of odd given the number of other options they have, but anyone is better than Duensing at this point. Now, if they finish the job and dump Kintzler as well...
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