Candelario catching eyes again

MESA, Ariz. - Third base prospect Jeimer Candelario, whose breakout 2015 minor-league and fall-league seasons caught the attention of officials throughout the organization, is starting to do the same this spring.

But how far can it get him, with Kris Bryant, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, locked in at third for the Cubs for maybe another six years? It's not like he's going to get around that by switching to first base.

As the Cubs' core becomes established, Candelario won't be alone with that potential dilemma, assuming the Cubs' farm system hums along as planned.

"We all like him. It's no big secret," said manager Joe Maddon. "Sometimes you look at a position and you say that's really a thick position; when does this guy get a chance to play? And then you find out way too soon. So you just keep it rolling, keep moving him forward."

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