The Cubs are Adding a Second AZL Team This Year

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Didn't catch it until Brett mentioned it. https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-set-training-staff-minor-league-coaches/c-264899496

 

Carmelo Martinez begins his 21st season in the Cubs organization, and returns to manage Rookie League Mesa for the fourth-straight year. The club has reached the Arizona League playoffs each of the last three seasons.

 

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Jonathan Mota begins his first year as a manager, taking over the club's second rookie league team in Mesa.

 

They'll still have two DSL teams.

[davell]

Wow. I like it. Makes it easier to bring DSL guys up. And allows for more cheap signings down there too, as it indirectly opens up more playing time, in numerous spots.

[CubsWin]

Nice!. Been waiting on this. Yanks, D-Backs, Astros and I think a few others have two. The more the merrier, I say.

[toonsterwu]

Jon Mota's coaching now, huh? Completely missed that, but good for him.

[Hrubes20]

Hell yes. Good to see.