"It's a new feeling. Obviously as a free agent, you want the guarantee, you want the roster spot. When it kind of came down to that not being an option for me, taking this deal with the Cubs was like an exciting moment. I didn't really expect it, but it felt good to have that new perspective. And it felt exciting and new again. I feel like I'm a prospect."
"Part of the reason I'm taking an NRI is I feel confident. I feel excited. And I want to have that experience. Having hit just .199/.305/.333/83 wRC+ last year, and being left off of a postseason roster that went on to win the World Series, you could understand why Conforto would come into the offseason with a little extra hunger."
Michael Conforto signed with the Chicago Cubs on a non-roster invite minor league deal, entering competition for two bench spots alongside Dylan Carlson, Chas McCormick, and others. This represents a significant shift from his earlier career as a star with the New York Mets. After struggling last season with a .199 batting average and 83 wRC+, and being excluded from a World Series-winning postseason roster, Conforto views this opportunity positively. He expressed enthusiasm about the non-guaranteed deal, stating it feels exciting and new, comparing himself to a prospect. Conforto has been working with Howie Kendrick during the offseason to improve his lower half mechanics and regain his previous performance level.
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