"After rolling out a lineup full of starters yesterday, the Cubs are back to a mishmash of bench bats, roster hopefuls, and prospects. Indeed, if everyone is healthy, there's not one Opening Day starter in this lineup, and that includes today's starting pitcher, Colin Rea, who's currently ticketed for the bullpen."
"For one, this is the spring of Matt Shaw. He is getting into a ton of games, which makes sense for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is his trying out new positions. For another, this is our first look at Kevin Alcantara, who should be a theoretical battler for one of the final bench spots."
"Kevin Alcantara, who should be a theoretical battler for one of the final bench spots - in a lot of ways, he's the ideal extra outfielder for the Cubs (righty who can play center field). But it still feels like he'll start the year out in Iowa, which is fine by me."
The Cubs are conducting spring training with a lineup composed primarily of bench players, prospects, and roster hopefuls rather than their Opening Day starters. Matt Shaw is receiving significant playing time while trying out new positions, indicating his importance to the organization's plans. Kevin Alcantara, a right-handed outfielder capable of playing center field, is being evaluated as a potential bench candidate, though he may begin the season in Iowa. The starting pitcher, Colin Rea, is currently slated for bullpen duty. This approach allows the organization to evaluate depth options and develop younger talent during the spring season.
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