As for the remainder of the lineup, this is a pretty standard group versus righties, with the exception of designated hitter/second base. Although Kipnis and Bote are both perfectly affordable options today, those two positions are essentially the two variables for any offered match. Well see blending and matching somewhere else, but for one of the most part, the Cubs have apparent starters at every other position. For what its worth, this is the very first video game Nico Hoerner is not starting at 2nd base.
As usual, well have your full Pre-Gamin post closer to game time (6:05 CT).
Likewise, heres the rest of the Cubs lineup.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:.
1. Kris Bryant, 3B2. Anthony Rizzo, 1B3. Javy Baez, SS4. Kyle Schwarber, LF5. Willson Contreras, C6. Jason Heyward, RF7. David Bote, DH8. Jason Kipnis, 2B9. Ian Happ, CF.
One other note on Rizzo: Im glad to see him initially base, not designated player, since it wouldve been easy enough for the Cubs to reduce him back into action that method, seeing as how he does not require more reps at 1B, he needs more live at-bats. Point being, I believe thats an excellent sign.
The Cubs captain, very first baseman, and two-hole player, Anthony Rizzo, is back! If all works out this evening– and he feels great tomorrow– the Cubs might have avoided a big offending problem to start the year (versus the Brewers, no less). Heres expecting the very best health you can possibly imagine, and not caring about the outcomes.
The Cubs captain, very first baseman, and two-hole player, Anthony Rizzo, is back! If all goes well this evening– and he feels great tomorrow– the Cubs might have avoided a huge offending issue to begin the year (versus the Brewers, no less). Ian Happ, CF.
One other note on Rizzo: Im glad happy see him at first base, not designated hitterPlayer because since wouldve been easy simple for the Cubs to ease relieve back into action that way, seeing as how he doesnt does not more reps associates 1B, he needs more live at-bats. Well see mixing and matching elsewhere, however for the a lot of part, the Cubs have obvious starters at every other position.
