The Tony Clark scandal hovered over spring training as union officials visited Cubs camp on Wednesday in Arizona. Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with a full report from Mesa. The Athletic beat writers then give a very encouraging update on Cade Horton, who after an awesome rookie season already looks like a potential Cy Young Award contender and Game 1 playoff starter. Plus details on a subtraction to Chicago’s front office and what that might mean for the club’s pursuit of Japanese talent.

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