The Cubs’ preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Series began before the players were required to show up for Spring Training. Pitchers began ramping up earlier than usual, understanding that their season would begin in mid-March.

The Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster is becoming clearer by the day, as the team is making decisions sooner than all other teams, aside from their opponent in Toyko, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Recently the big league roster was trimmed down to 42 players,

It’s been about a half-decade since the Cubs entered the season feeling this confident that the playoffs were likely. Turner doesn’t bring the all-around impact the Cubs had hoped to get in their failed pursuit of Alex Bregman, but it’s clear that even at his advanced age, he can be a productive offensive player.

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One player the Cubs have brought in this season is infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner. He has already become a great example to the other players on the team. At 40 years old, there isn’t much left for Turner to strive for,