PLAYERS:
Nick Struck,
Shawn Camp,
Casey Coleman,
David DeJesus,
Darwin Barney,
Starlin Castro,
Anthony Rizzo,
Logan Watkins,
Brent Lillibridge,
Michael Brenly,
Edwin Maysonet,
Chris Rusin,
Jeff Samardzija,
Blake Parker,
Travis Wood
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs
The Bunt Tourney is almost at the Sweet 16 (h/t Carrie Muskat).
Nick Struck vs Edwin Jackson
Shawn Camp vs Casey Coleman
David DeJesus vs Darwin Barney
Starlin Castro vs Rafael Lopez
Here’s the players who have advanced so far:
Anthony Rizzo vs. Logan Watkins
Brent Lillibridge vs Michael Brenly
Edwin Maysonet vs Andy Lane (bullpen catcher)
Chris Rusin vs. Tim Buss (strength coach)
Jeff Samardzija vs Blake Parker
Travis Wood vs Nate Halm (video guy)
Dave DeJesus is (I believe) the defending champion. That guy should just bunt all the time!
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