The Chicago Cubs were busy this winter and added some very valuable pieces to their roster.
Stars such as Dansby Swanson, Trey Mancini, Cody Bellinger, and Jameson Taillon were their biggest additions.
And as spring training begins, the Cubs have their eye on their heated NL Central rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, with the goal of surpassing them and taking the division for their own.
And while St. Louis may be the favorites, the new-look Cubs cannot be overlooked.
On Twitter, MLB posted a few photos that will make Cubs fans excited for the season, showing both Swanson and Bellinger at camp in their Cubs attire.
Look who’s arrived to @Cubs camp! pic.twitter.com/NvGDUBvHpH
—MLB (@MLB) February 14, 2023
Swanson and Bellinger should be key additions for the Cubs as they look to emerge as a surprise contender.
The team’s lineup is revamped and is in a position to score some runs.
Bellinger and Swanson can help with that.
The former Rookie of the Year and MVP is coming off a few down seasons, which ultimately spelled the end of his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
But he brings power from the left side of the plate and also has been a part of several winning teams, including the Dodgers’ World Series squads in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Swanson is coming off of a career year with the Atlanta Braves.
He hit .277 with 25 home runs and a .776 OPS.
He can also provide elite defense at shortstop.
This is just the first look Cubs fans are getting some of their exciting new additions.
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