The Rundown: Spring Training Winds Down, Cubs Roster Basically Set, Strop Set to Close, Javy Heating Up

Good morning, and let me start your week with a few column notes:

Starting today I will be changing to my regular season format since games will be starting this week.

Columns may be pretty light this week, too. I think all of us are done with spring training stories, and as glorious as Opening Day is, there is the obligatory off day that follows so news is generally slow. Besides, this is the week of my birthday,l and I intend to truly enjoy the final few days of this trip around the sun. I officially reach middle-age on the last day of this month and I am not happy about that.

I will be making a big announcement on the day after my birthday, so make sure you look for hints in my posts this…