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The Daily CCO: Lester and Lackey Hold Court, Crow Progressing and Other Cubs Spring Training News

Countdown to Cubs Cactus League Opener: 11 Days

Pitchers and catchers will continue getting their work in Monday, the last day before position players have to report to the team’s facility. A majority of the players on the Cubs’ Spring Training roster, along with several minor leaguers, are already in camp and preparing for the season.

The first full-squad workout is Wednesday.

Jon Lester, John Lackey and Joe Maddon met with the beat writers Sunday after practice. And Maddon thinks having Lackey and David Ross around will help bring out the best in Lester.