MESA, Ariz. _ With two weeks left in spring training and more cuts looming, a once-docile spring training will start to intensify as the Cubs seek solutions to several issues.
Yu Darvish threw 31 pitches at maximum effort before Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, and he and Jon Lester remain candidates to start the March 26 season opener in Milwaukee.
The bullpen situation likely will be fluid throughout the season, but the Cubs need to find relievers who can provide a firm bridge from the starters to setup men Jeremy Jeffress and Rowan Wick and closer Craig Kimbrel if they want to avoid another sluggish start.
Here are four issues of interest as opening day approaches.
