Micah Hoffpauir is an absolute monster with the bat.  He has been raking at every level and every spring for a while now.  As usual we all expected the Cubs to send him back to the minors at the end of the spring this year.  Thankfully, Lou made the right call putting his power bat on the bench.

Also, Koyie Hill, who is a very good catcher defensively and can even hit, has won the battle for back up catcher.  He beat out Crappy McCrap (Paul Bako), who was given a second chance with the Cubs.  He hit .231 this spring going into his 4-4 performance last week against Oakland.  Good riddance Paulie!

Here is the official press release from the Cubbies:

MESA, Ariz. — Koyie Hill and Micah Hoffpauir have both made the Cubs’ Opening Day roster. Paul Bako and Mike Stanton are looking for jobs.

The Cubs announced Monday they have released Bako and Stanton. The moves trim the spring roster to 28, which includes 15 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

Hill has been battling back from a chainsaw injury two seasons ago that cost him 3 fingers (don’t worry, they were re-attached).  He is finally going to get a legit shot to stick on this Cubs roster and he has earned it by hitting well at AAA last season and again in camp this spring.