Are you giving that Rizzo quote as an example of "rubbing it in the face of team you just beat"?
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Are you giving that Rizzo quote as an example of "rubbing it in the face of team you just beat"?
With his lack of major-league experience at catcher and his recent woes in left field, Kyle Schwarber will be diligent in working on his defense entering the 2016 season.
"We're not good enough to forecast how his career is going to go defensively," President Theo Epstein said Thursday. "What position he will play, keeping all the options open makes sense as long as we're not getting in the way of his development, his ability to stay in the lineup and his long-term health."
Schwarber, 22, advanced to the majors sooner than anticipated because of his hitting. That stunted his development as a catcher. Schwarber played left field adequately until the final two games of the National League Championship Series, but the Cubs already had planned to have him work with catching coach Mike Borzello next spring.
"Until we reach a point where we think it's not the right path, we're going to continue to expose him to both (positions)," Epstein said.
Points of emphasis: In addition to adding starting pitching, Epstein stressed situational hitting, holding baserunners and outfield defense as areas in need of improvement.
"Situational hitting will be a big emphasis in spring training," said Epstein, whose Cubs batted .236 with runners in scoring position and .211 with runners in scoring position with two outs.
The Mets exposed the Cubs' inability to hold runners during the NLCS, and the defense in the corner outfield positions was questionable.
Epstein said the Cubs would continue to move players around to enhance their versatility.
"Young players do get better defensively with work, and we do plan to work," Epstein said.
Epstein also endorsed pitcher Jason Hammel despite a rough second half and playoff game.
"He's going to come back and be an important member of our starting rotation," Epstein said. "He is that guy we saw in the first half when he's 100 percent and locked in. It's our job to get him that way for the first half. "
Extra innings: The coaching staff will return intact for 2016. The Cubs will look internally to replace Derek Johnson, the minor league pitching coordinator who will become the Brewers' pitching coach. … Longtime scout Ken Kravec and Double-A Tennessee pitching coach Storm Davis are no longer with the organization. … Epstein witnessed a magician's performance in the Cubs' clubhouse before Game 4 of the NLCS. "It didn't work, but it was good," Epstein said.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...warber-bits-cubs-spt-1023-20151022-story.html
"We're not good enough to forecast how his career is going to go defensively," President Theo Epstein said Thursday. "What position he will play, keeping all the options open makes sense as long as we're not getting in the way of his development, his ability to stay in the lineup and his long-term health."
Schwarber, 22, advanced to the majors sooner than anticipated because of his hitting. That stunted his development as a catcher. Schwarber played left field adequately until the final two games of the National League Championship Series, but the Cubs already had planned to have him work with catching coach Mike Borzello next spring.
"Until we reach a point where we think it's not the right path, we're going to continue to expose him to both (positions)," Epstein said.
Points of emphasis: In addition to adding starting pitching, Epstein stressed situational hitting, holding baserunners and outfield defense as areas in need of improvement.
"Situational hitting will be a big emphasis in spring training," said Epstein, whose Cubs batted .236 with runners in scoring position and .211 with runners in scoring position with two outs.
The Mets exposed the Cubs' inability to hold runners during the NLCS, and the defense in the corner outfield positions was questionable.
Epstein said the Cubs would continue to move players around to enhance their versatility.
"Young players do get better defensively with work, and we do plan to work," Epstein said.
Epstein also endorsed pitcher Jason Hammel despite a rough second half and playoff game.
"He's going to come back and be an important member of our starting rotation," Epstein said. "He is that guy we saw in the first half when he's 100 percent and locked in. It's our job to get him that way for the first half. "
Extra innings: The coaching staff will return intact for 2016. The Cubs will look internally to replace Derek Johnson, the minor league pitching coordinator who will become the Brewers' pitching coach. … Longtime scout Ken Kravec and Double-A Tennessee pitching coach Storm Davis are no longer with the organization. … Epstein witnessed a magician's performance in the Cubs' clubhouse before Game 4 of the NLCS. "It didn't work, but it was good," Epstein said.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...warber-bits-cubs-spt-1023-20151022-story.html
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