PLAYERS:
Matt Garza,
Andrew Cashner,
Ryan Dempster,
Randy Wells,
Chris Volstad,
Travis Wood,
Carlos Marmol,
Rafael Dolis,
Casey Coleman
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins
With the acquisition of Chris Vostad for Carlos Zambrano and it looking less likely that the Cubs will trade Matt Garza, due to their steep price, the Cubs 2012 starting rotation is coming into focus. Beyond that though, the picture becomes less clear.
Let's take a look at the possible Cubs starting rotations and closers over the next several years.
Starting Rotation
Currently, the Cubs have Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Randy Wells, Travis Wood, Chris Volstad and Andrew Cashner as potential starters for 2012. However, after a shoulder injury kept Cashner out for most of the 2011 season, the Cubs may decide to move him back to the pen in 2012 to reduce the wear and tear on him.
They were rumors at the end of the season that they could might consider moving Jeff Samardzija back to the rotation, however, after acquiring Wood and Volstad, its less likely that will happen. Casey Coleman also saw some time in the rotation in 2011, but will likely be relegated to the pen...
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