Paul Sullivan: Addison Russell and the Cubs are under the microscope for all the wrong reasons

MESA, Ariz. - The Cubs kicked off apology week Friday at Sloan Park, where Addison Russell appeared before the media for the first time and accepted responsibility for his actions that led to a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball domestic violence policy.

Next on tap is Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, who will address the racist and Islamophobic emails of his father, Joe Ricketts, at a Monday news conference.

The start of spring training usually is a time to spread the word of hope.

Unfortunately for the Cubs, this spring begins with apologies for actions and words that