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View In Browser February 12, 2019 chicagotribune.com Inside Slant ADVERTISEMENT Weather driving you batty? At least there's baseball Monday, Feb 11 Oh, to be in Arizona right now. First, it'd be nice to avoid the gross weather in Chicago of late. Second, it'd be fun to soak up the spring training positivity surrounding the Cubs and Sox. What awaits each team in 2019? We encourage fans to consider these questions facing the Cubs and these facing the Sox. There is no question how Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber would like to spend his career, and it's not as a full-time DH. White Sox slugger Nick Madrigal's all about swinging the bat as well, and his knack for putting the ball in play could fast-track him to the majors. No one's sure yet where prized free agent Manny Machado will spend this season, though we know he was at the baptism for Albert Almora's son. And could the Cubs' loss to the Rockies in last year's NL wild-card game actually be a good thing? Willson Contreras believes so, adding "We needed that kick in the butt." Read More » Still in the market Kareem Hunt, who was captured on video shoving and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel last year, will not be reunited with Bears coach Matt Nagy. But that doesn't mean the Bears aren't in the market for a running back. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Step aside, Patriots The first game of the NFL season typically is hosted by the reigning NFL champ. But the NFL reportedly is considering putting Packers at Bears in that Sept. 5 slot. Talk about kicking off the Bears' 100th anniversary in style. Read More » Woe place like home The Bulls keep finding themselves on the wrong side of history, having lost their 11th straight home game Monday to extend a franchise record. Their offense sputtered, too — and just when it looked like it was heating up. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Mind the net Corey Crawford is inching ever so slightly toward a return. Collin Delia earned himself a contract extension. So what will the suddenly resurgent Blackhawks do with all these goalies? Read More » On the up Illinois is a on roll and has the Big Ten player of the week. DePaul is on a roll and is on pace for an NIT bid. Promising signs or false dawns? Shannon Ryan ranks the state's Division I college hoops teams. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Chicago Tribune | 160 N. Stetson Ave., Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Inside Slant newsletter.