Opposing teams may want to sound the alarm: One if by land, two if by sea, three if Baez.
That’s right, Javy is back. Somehow, a Cubs roster that was already replete with talent just got even deeper. In order to make room on the active roster, middle infielder Munenori Kawasaki will be shuttled back to AAA Iowa. While his performance this spring on the field and behind the mic had many pulling for the animated reserve, Kawasaki just doesn’t offer the kind of versatility or ceiling the Cubs now have in Baez.
Had Javy not spent the latter part of his time in Mesa laid up with a bum thumb — STOP SLIDING HEADFIRST INTO FIRST BASE — this would be a non-issue.