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Images: Cubs at Spring Training

See images from Cubs spring training camp at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona on Wednesday.

  Albert Almora Jr. of the Chicago Cubs laughs with teammates prior to Wednesday's Spring training workout at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The Chicago Cubs meet on the field prior to Wednesday's workout during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches as the team stretches during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta runs with the team during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras works out with the team during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop works out with the team during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg signs autographs for fans during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo shouts words of encouragement to his teammates during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez reacts as he tries to hit a target set up at the plate while sharing the infield spot with teammate Ben Zobrist during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist fields a ground ball during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo makes a throw to the plate during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Munenori Kawasaki fields a ground ball during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant makes a throw to first during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell throws to first base during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez flips the ball from his glove to first baseman Anthony Rizzo during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist makes a throw during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Munenori Kawasaki flips the ball to second during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstops Munenori Kawasaki, and Addison Russell stand together during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Third baseman Kris Bryant smiles during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero gets ready for a drill during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Tommy La Stella of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a well-executed play during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. participates in a fielding drill during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs President of Baseball operations Theo Epstein, left, and Manager Joe Maddon have a conversation during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, right, exchanges greetings with fans as he walks onto a practice field during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo waits to take a turn at batting practice during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, right, talks with Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The numbers on the Chicago Cubs practice jerseys are specially decorated for Spring training. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Pitcher Brett Anderson throws during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Cubs players bat during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gives pitcher Brett Anderson a pat on the back during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Leathersich throws during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs pitcher Dylan Floro throws during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist waits to take a turn hitting during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez completes a simulated at bat during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo watches as a teammate takes batting practice during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward smiles during Spring training batting practice at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Children who are patients of Advocate Health Care in the Chicago Area follow the Chicago Cubs through their pre-practice warmup during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Javier Baez charges toward the plate during Spring training base running drill at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs strength and conditioning coordinator Tim Buss, middle, leads a workout during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs quality assurance coach henry Blanco works with the team during Spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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