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Michael Conforto Makes Cubs Spring Training Debut in Chase for Opening Day Job
- Conforto makes Cubs spring training debut on his 33rd birthday as he vies for an opening-day roster spot.
- Conforto signed a minor league deal with the Cubs after a difficult season with the Dodgers.
- Last season with the Dodgers, Conforto slashed .199/.305/.333 with 12 homers and 36 RBIs.
- Cubs project Happ in left, Crow-Armstrong in center, and Suzuki in right as regulars behind Conforto's bid.
- Conforto must show his bat is back to earn a spot on the 40-man and 26-man rosters.
- The Cubs aim to balance development and playoff contention with Conforto in the mix.
- Conforto’s spring debut came as Seiya Suzuki prepared overseas for the World Baseball Classic.
- Crow-Armstrong is listed as a backup to the outfield trio for the Cubs this season.
- Conforto acknowledged recent adjustments and discipline issues that impacted his 2023 performance.
- Suzuki, Happ, and Crow-Armstrong form the core of the Cubs' outfield plans.
- The Cubs’ 40-man roster options include Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcántara, and Justin Dean.
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