Podcast: Can Nico Hoerner claim Cubs’ second base job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
As Cubs spring training continues in Mesa, Arizona, a position battle to look out for is second base. Nico Hoerner is one candidate, but David Bote and Ildemaro Vargas are in the picture as well.
Gordon Wittenmyer, live from Mesa, joins David Kaplan, Maddie Lee and Tim Stebbins to discuss the Cubs’ second base picture and whether Hoerner can win the job. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the Cubs’ need for a more diverse lineup and how they feel about being projected to finish near the bottom of the division this season.
(2:00) – Is second base Nico Hoerner’s job to lose?
(6:30) – Is David Bote getting overlooked at second base?
(11:06) – The over/under for the Cubs this season has been set at 79 wins. Is that too low?
(16:00) – How do Cubs players feel about low outside expectations for this season?
(20:10) – Jed Hoyer could have tough decisions to make if the Cubs start off slow
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