Several Cubs players were spotted in Arizona and you know what that means? Baseball is right around the corner.
Although many aren’t scheduled to report to spring training camp until Tuesday at the earliest, several notable Cubs players were participating in an optional pre-camp workout Monday in Mesa, Arizona.
The Cubs pre-camp workout included batting practice. Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo, Albert Almora Jr. and Jason Heyward were among the few that participated.
Right-handers Justin Grimm and Kyle Hendricks along with catcher Ian Rice were also there.
Several players discussed their excitement of newly signed Yu Darvish, who underwent a team physical Monday in Arizona.
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Catchers and pitchers are scheduled to report Tuesday, while other position players don’t have to report until Sunday.
Here are some sights and scenes capture at the pregame workout:
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