Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer took over an eroding franchise before the 2012 season. The Houston Astros provided them with a buffer in 2012, but that will be gone in 2013. With the Pittsburgh Pirates continually improving, it is likely that the Cubs will take a step back before they step forward. Epstein and Hoyer are going to try to avoid the temptation to go for the quick fix. Most of their problems reside on the mound, but there are a few holes in the regular lineup as well.
TRIF
Rank
Comments
C
Geovany Soto
-3.0
25th
The Cubs finally had enough of his inconsistency and shipped him out last August.
1B
Anthony Rizzo
2.8
9th
The bright spot in the Cubs rebuilding hopefully will build on his first extended time in the big leagues.
2B
Darwin Barney
17.2
1st
His defense was so unbelievable that even the coaches took notice.
3B
Luis Valbuena
3.3
9th
The Cubs re-signed Ian Stewart, so those two will fight it out in Spring Training.
SS
Starlin ...
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Theo Epstein,
Jed Hoyer,
Geovany Soto,
Anthony Rizzo,
Darwin Barney,
Luis Valbuena,
Ian Stewart,
Starlin Castro,
Alfonso Soriano,
Tony Campana,
Nate Schierholtz,
Brett Jackson,
David DeJesus,
Steve Clevenger,
Bryan LaHair,
Marlon Byrd
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox
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