"With a lefty on the mound and a lineup full of regulars, it is once again Nico Hoerner leading off. I don't think it's too early to guess that Hoerner will be leading off against lefties while Busch takes over against righties. I like that plan, and we've seen hints of it throughout the spring."
"Sure, Suzuki could simply slide into DH (ditto Matt Shaw or even Alex Bregman), but he'll also be batting much higher up the order, possibly even second, maybe third. And with that, it's not entirely clear who else will move down or how far."
"Either way, seeing all of these guys in the same lineup together is getting me really excited about the season. This is a good Cubs team ... it would just be nice if we could actually watch (or even listen) to this game."
The Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Guardians in spring training at Sloan Park with a lineup featuring established regulars and debuting Edward Cabrera. Nico Hoerner leads off against Cleveland's lefty pitcher Logan Allen, with the Cubs deploying their typical spring strategy. The full roster includes key players like Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, and Michael Busch. The absence of Seiya Suzuki makes the exact batting order unclear, as his eventual placement will likely shift other players' positions in the lineup. Despite spring training's lack of consequence, the assembled roster generates excitement about the upcoming season's potential.
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