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Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Wednesday, and there will be a particular focus on the arms.
The Cubs’ offseason has mostly been defined by the decision to trade ace Yu Darvish and jumpstart the transition period in earnest. Of course, Darvish is far from the only arm to depart this winter.
Jon Lester is now in Washington, D.C. after establishing a legacy as perhaps the best free-agent in franchise history. Jose Quintana will head west to join the Los Angeles Angels, and Tyler Chatwood is joining the youth movement in Toronto.