PEORIA, Ariz. — With barely three weeks left in spring training to make decisions, center field looks like the most compelling Cubs storyline of March.
Whether it leads to anything in October remains to be seen, especially considering that Albert Almora Jr. is coming off the worst baseball experience of his life in 2019 and Ian Happ is banking on a carryover from a strong finish last year.
On one hand, this is where the Cubs are after back-to-back winters quieted by budget issues as they seek improvement from within, in this case a couple of guys who took steps back last year and spent time in the minors battling for a key position.