Chicago Cubs: Team continues to add depth at minor league level

With a roster that looks to have most spots locked in, the Chicago Cubs continue to add players via minor league deals to solidify depth.

The Chicago Cubs have continued to add depth–mostly in pitching–with minor league deals and invites to camp. A day after bringing Dexter Fowler back to Chicago the team has signed outfielder Shane Victorino, giving them depth and experience. It’s possible Victorino could make the team out of camp, especially with Joe Maddon‘s creative use of a roster but that is yet to be determined. 

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Hype videos have become common these days. Some made by sites, others made by fans. With the excitement surrounding this year’s team and the success of last year’s, it’s made for some really great ones. The next one in line is up and it’ll give you chills.

The Cubs depth shows up on the MLB’s “All-Depth” team, and even an ex-Cub to boot. Maddon is known for utilizing his bench, and 2016 will be no different as the Cubs have several players they can move around. Oddly enough, the most versatile player–Ben Zobrist–looks to have found a home at second base.

These and other stories and more that you may have missed:

‘Cubs add veteran Shane Victorino’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Cubs new hype video will leave you wanting more’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Baseball best-projected backups for 2016’ – MLB.com

‘O’s left at the altar by Dexter Fowler’ – Birds Watcher

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