Cubs practice features a DJ in the middle of the field

Joe Maddon is trying a new way to liven up spring training practice by having a DJ soundtrack agility drills smack dab in the middle of the field.

Joe Maddon is trying a new way to liven up spring training practice by having a DJ soundtrack agility drills smack dab in the middle of the field.

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It seems the beats were too infectious for the Cubs manager as he and strength coach Tim Buss could not help but cut loose.

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Perhaps the DJ was there to cheer the team up after spring training home run leader and top prospect Kris Bryant was optioned to the minor leagues earlier today, along with Javier Baez, who played second base for the major league team last year.

- Brendan Maloy