"We have now seen two of the Cubs' three main catchers get time at first, and Miguel Amaya has been working there in camp as well. Shaw made the start there on Wednesday, so it's looking like Counsell will indeed go with a backup by committee when Michael Busch is out of the lineup."
"Though giving up three runs on as many hits might not be considered awful in the context of an exhibition, walking three and hitting two more fell well shy of acceptable. Brown did get three strikeouts for the third time, so at least he's still missing bats."
"As I've noted more than I probably should have at this point, I really wish I could watch these games to see how his changeup and sinker are developing. As frustrated as I am by how Marquee's reduced coverage feels like a broken promise and a slap in fans' faces, I'm more vexed by not being able to see what changes players are making."
The Cubs return to action on Saturday in a road game against the Rockies, aiming to improve their record after losing to the White Sox. Manager Craig Counsell was absent from the previous game attending his daughter's basketball state finals. The Cubs lineup features regular starters including Nico Hoerner at second, Matt Shaw at third, Ian Happ in left field, and Carson Kelly at first base. Ben Brown takes the mound for his third start of spring training, following a poor outing where he walked three batters and hit two more despite recording three strikeouts. The Cubs appear to be implementing a backup-by-committee approach at first base when Michael Busch is unavailable.
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