Chicago Cubs Host a Pair of Cute Bear Cubs During Arizona Spring Training

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Here's something the Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers likely shouldn't do.

In the ultimate spring training stress-relief exercise, the Chicago Cubs came face to face with the living, breathing and growling versions of their mascot—two tiny, clumsy baby bears.

Why? Because Joe Maddon, the man responsible for orchestrating the transformation of Wrigley Field into a petting zoo a year ago, is at the helm.

But perhaps the better question to ask is "Why not?"

The players seemed to find the diminutive creatures irresistible, taking turns snuggling up to their new, fuzzy friends.

Even Anthony Rizzo—whose lap was, according to ESPN 1000's Jesse Rogers, the selected spot for a cub nature call—enjoyed cuddling the pair of cuties.

But despite the very real adorable qualities of this tale, there remains one disappointing element.

Why didn't Clark, the Cubs' mascot, get to take part?

[Twitter, h/t The Score]