"These games feature a lot of prospects, fringe players trying to make the roster, and new additions who haven't been seen with the Cubs yet. Spring training should be a time for fans to get what could be their only looks at these players for one reason or another."
"At the very least, it's an easy way to capitalize on our collective desire to watch baseball at a time when many are still shaking off the chill of winter. And it's not like the Cubs have to do anything special; the equipment is already there."
Spring training broadcasts for the Cubs have been sparse, with six days passing without televised games on Marquee or radio coverage on 104.3 The Score. Some recent games received no coverage at all. Spring training provides fans with potentially their only opportunity to see prospects, fringe roster candidates, and new acquisitions. Broadcasting these games requires minimal additional effort or cost, as equipment is already in place. The lack of coverage represents a missed opportunity to capitalize on fan interest in baseball during the transition from winter, particularly given the organization's apparent cost-cutting measures.
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