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A Normal Spring?

Yes, FUN!

By Tim Sheridan
Photos by John Antonoff
February 21, 2023

It feels weird to say, but this will be the first normal spring training in four years! Between two covid springs and the lockout last year, 2019 seems so long ago. And considering the Cubs roster in the spring of 2019, it feels like a lifetime ago.

I’m not going to wax poetic here (I’ll save the waxing for later), but it sure is great getting back to a normal spring. For now I want to share some photos of our beloved ballclub from BOS ace photog  John Antonoff.  Many of these photos have never been seen before and some are from prior to Pitchers and Catchers reporting.

Enjoy the photos of Cubs baseball (some football’s snuck in) and sunshine and green grass and fun! Yes, FUN!

Patrick Wisdom lays out for a ground ball during individual infield practice
Dansby Swanson works on ground balls early in the morning
Dansby Swanson
Nico Hoerner flips a ball to an awaiting Dansby Swanson
Seiya Suzuki grabs a glove prior to heading out to the outfield
David Ross addresses the media at the Cubs spring Training facility
Tom Ricketts signs autographs and spends time with fans
Zach McKinstry catching football with glove
Trey Mancini takes batting practice
Nick Madrigal awaits a groundball
Cade Horton (2022 #1 draft pick) former high school QB, throws football
Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer taps gloves
Cubs top prospects in order: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara
Justin Steele and Tucker Barnhart with football
Adan Sanchez, Reginald Preciado, James Triantos, Alexis Hernandez and Cristian Hernandez pose for a photo after a workout
Alexis Hernandez poses with Adan Sanchez
Ben Brown pitches a bullpen
Ben Brown throws over to first base during pitcher’s defensive drills
Cody Bellinger throws
Cody Bellinger
Cody Bellinger
Kevin Alcántara, a non-roster invitee, warms up
Kevin Alcántara
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