As the Chicago Cubs wrapped up six weeks of spring training Tuesday, Seiya Suzuki looks primed for an All-Star season.
Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki watches the flight of his grand slam against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn’t feel compelled to address the team Tuesday before their final exhibition game.“This is an exciting day and that we’ve finished the first step and we get to go play games that count — that’s fun for everybody,” Counsell said.Tuesday before he takes the mound Monday for the Cubs’ home opener.
Suzuki led the Cubs in nearly every offensive category this spring, including six home runs, five doubles, 12 RBIs and 1.593 OPS.“He’s just in control of his at-bats, no question about it, so I’m not surprised by it,” Counsell said. “I mean, he’s a really good hitter. The last two months it felt like he turned a corner in a comfort way as much as anything. He’s very confident right now, it’s clear.
The Cubs’ internal starting pitching options took steps forward last year, setting up the organization to consider different paths to building the rotation this season.
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