Winter 2014 cannot end soon enough for Chicago Cubs fans, especially those living in the Chicagoland area.

After enduring 96 losses in 2013, Cubs fans have had to endure 79 inches of snow so far this winter. That’s right…there has been more snow than Cubs wins in Chicago.

Thank goodness it’s spring.

Though not expected to be a legitimate contender until 2016, Cubs fans are already getting excited about the pool of promising prospects that the team is developing.

Players such as Javier Baez, Albert Almora and Kris Bryant are expected to be the future of the team, and spring fever is in full force.

While Baez continues to impress in Mesa, Ariz., other young stars have already been sent to minor league camp.

Here we look at which players have been most impressive in spring 2014.

 

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