Cubs set to battle with strong lineup, rotation

Muskat on Cubs' sense of purpose MESA, Ariz. -- There's been talk of Salvador Dali, bounce houses, flamingos and energy in Cubs camp this spring. The Opening Day roster was pretty much set before manager Joe Maddon met with the pitchers and catchers, who got a fresh face just prior to the first workout when Yu Darvish signed a six-year deal.

Darvish joins a formidable rotation that may be the best Maddon has ever had. The position players aren't too shabby either. Opening Day is Thursday against the Marlins in Miami.

"This offense can be really scary," Kyle Schwarber said. "I tell people, we have a group of three-hole hitters on our team and even on the bench. You can't take a break. You've…