Chicago Cubs News: Opening Day; Baez interview and more

It’s finally arrived. It’s Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs and the beginning of their title defense. For many of us, this is our Christmas. We start unwrapping presents tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals.

This has been the shortest offseason in a long time for the Chicago Cubs. But I know many would agree, it felt like years. Rejoice! It’s Opening Day and the Cubs will start their 2017 season tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. Aside from the cornucopia of content that we’ll have for you today, be sure to check out yesterday’s news.

Our Jacob Misener had the opportunity to talk with Cubs’ superstar Javier Baez. They talked about his experience playing in the WBC, the chance to repeat and doing this all for his mom. He also tells Jacob how “try not to suck” started as a little more serious before becoming so popular.

The Cubs are looking to get out to a fast start again this season. Of course, this is what every team wants, but Joe Maddon hopes to use that to help get rest for his regulars because of it. Several Cubs admitted they were “tired” toward the end of the season (See why Rizzo used Szczur’s bat), and Maddon wants to do everything he can to avoid that this year.

Now that the Cubs have another strong prospect in Ian Happ, the Cubs should trade Kyle Schwarber to an AL team for pitching. Wait, what? At least that’s what one rival executive thinks. Happ is, by all means, a talented player and will be to the majors sooner than later. But trading Schwarber? Simply preposterous.

We’ve got these and other stories you might have missed:

‘A sit down with slick-fielding Javier Baez‘ – Cubbies Crib

‘Could another fast start lead to a repeat?’ – Cubbies Crib

‘The idea of trading Schwarber is preposterous’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Opening Night takes on Walking Dead, WWE’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Great things on the horizon for Almora’ – Cubbies Crib

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Check back later today for more loads of Opening Day coverage! We’ll have insights into the pitching matchups, a history of the Cubs v. Cards rivalry and more! And follow us on our Twitter @CubbiesCrib, like our Facebook page and follow us on G+!