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Odd man out? Cubs’ outfield competition tight as opening day approaches

MESA, Ariz. – Outfielders Clint Frazier and Michael Hermosillo hit it off from the beginning of Cubs camp.

“He’s great,” Frazier said. “I feel like we’d be friends on the outside. So, hopefully there’s enough room for both of us to get the shot that we’ve been trying to get.”

Setting a roster is a numbers game, and the reality is, the Cubs might not have enough spots to carry all six outfielders who are in camp with a week and a half left before opening day.

Major League Baseball and the MLB players association agreed to expand rosters by two spots to start the season.