The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with their roster projections and insights from the Arizona complex. Tyler Austin’s unfortunate injury and Michael Conforto’s arrival have somewhat changed the picture. How are the Cubs planning to start the season? At this point, their rotation appears to be healthy while at least one bullpen job seems to be up for grabs. Plus, an explainer on Shota Imanaga’s velocity boost and why that matters. For the latest information on the Cubs, follow North Side Territory throughout spring training.
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