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    Ethan Conrad
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    Posting random photos of players from the practice fields. I’m assuming just about all of the players I’m seeing are minor leaguers. interestingly to watch them do some drills like running leads from second, outfield ball location, etc.
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    Only a handful of players are wearing these. No idea what they are for.
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    I stopped watching SB Halftime Shows probably two decades ago. Zero interest in halftime entertainment. Or the bloviated "analysis".
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    How do I get photos from my phone to this website? Can I just copy/paste it into a message?
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    So pitchers and catchers report in less than a week. And then the position players a few days after that. I've lived in southern AZ for the past 6+ years but have not had the opportunity to go to Mesa to see the Cubs practice (before the spring schedule begins). I am going to make a concerted effort to drive up once or twice before their first game and go to the practice fields. Anyone ever watch them practice? Tips?
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    Just 7? That'd be a win. ~
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    ^^^ I believe that's why they're trying Bote, errr, Shaw in the OF.
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    Todd Monken is the next "former HC" of the Browns.
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    I forgot about Long. But I'm actually not advocating for Shaw to be counted on to play 1B with any regularity. I think, given his defensive athleticism, it might be a bad idea for him to have a "broken in" 1B glove. Like you said, there's probably not a lot of harm in letting him try in the spring.
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    I'm willing to give Shaw another (full) season to see if he's more than a utility guy. The offensive strides he made from the first half to the second were tremendous for a first-year player. And he was supposed to be an average, maybe even below-average fielder going into last season. He's clearly a plus fielder, near GG caliber. That said, I love Noco and would like the Cubs to extend him. And I'd rather wait to see what improvements at the plate Shaw might have.
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    He's listed at 5' 10". Busch is 2 inches taller. I wouldn't want to play Shaw at 1B with any consistency, but having some experience there could help. He certainly seems athletic enough. Again, looks like right now, Austin is the RH backup.
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    So about Matt Shaw and taking reps in the outfield. What about him taking some reps at 1B? He's athletic enough. He's 5' 10", so a bit on the short side. But if he hits, it would give the Cubs another option at 1B against LHP. Looks like right now, they're relying on Austin.
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    I would like to see improvements in Shaw's game this season. Hopefully, he has the ability to play the OF competently, as it would also allow him to get more ABs. I think at this point, the Cubs view him as the heir to Nico.
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    Acuna is the brother of Braves Ronald. Has minimal MLB experience. Pauley was a 12th round selection this past year from Harvard.
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    As mentioned in my previous post, Hafley coached the Packers defense in 2024, the year before Parsons, and the defense was greatly improved from previous years (Joe Barry was a disaster). They were a top 10 team in many defensive metrics (points allowed, yards allowed, TOs, drives ending in scores %, etc). Don't know how he'll be as a HC, but he seemed to be a really good DC.
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