How the Cubs’ hitting coaches are guiding rookie Moisés Ballesteros’ fast start

CHICAGO — As yet another line drive rocketed off Moisés Ballesteros’ bat during spring training, Cubs manager Craig Counsell was business as usual as he turned to the club’s hitting coaches assembled in the dugout: We need to talk.Serious in tone, and with a straight face that comes naturally for the buttoned-up skipper, Counsell delivered the message in the middle of a Cactus League game, trying to keep Ballesteros’ best interests in mind.Advertisement