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MESA, Ariz. The Cubs know what they have in All-Star catcher Willson Contreras. For the first time in a few springs, what Chicago may have to sort out is who backs up Contreras come Opening Day.
The Cubs are holding out hope that veteran Austin Romine signed to be Contreras backup in the wake of the trade that shipped Victor Caratini to the Padres will still be ready in time for the season. Romine, however, is currently dealing with a right knee sprain with no established timetable for return. He s day to day, Cubs manager David Ross said on Friday morning. He s feeling better each and every day. There s just really no timetable. We re just trying to let it calm down a little bit and move forward from there.
February 25th, 2021
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The Washington Nationals announced the inaugural Phil Rizzo Scout of the Year Award on Thursday. The award will be given annually to the Washington Nationals scout who represents the integrity, character, and work ethic exemplified by Phil Rizzo. Steve Arnieri, Special Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, is the first winner. The award will be presented annually at the baseball Winter Meetings. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Arnieri has been with the Nationals since the fall of 2006 when he joined the organization as an area supervisor scouting amateur players in the Midwest, Upper Midwest and Canada. He was named Special Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations and General Manager on Dec. 23, 2014. Arnieri provided extensive scouting reports on Trea Turner, Joe Ross, Blake Treinen, Drew Storen, Tanner Roark and Aaron Barrett. He was
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