Get ready Cubs fans. We are less than three months from Spring Training and four months from Opening day. There is a lot to look forward to and good reason to hold on to hope.
After last season ended in heartbreak with what seemed like the shortest three-game sweep in the history of the playoffs, the Cubs have acquired Kosuke Fukudome, resigned Kerry Wood, and are trying to acquire 2B Brian Roberts.
The Cubs are hoping they have stabilized the outfield after using a combination of Murton, Soriano, Jones, Floyd, Pagan, Pie, Derosa, Fuld, and Patterson as a result of signing Fukudome. The new key player brings speed, a great bat, and comes from a championship team (World Baseball Classic).
Chicago did not resign their veteran catcher Jason Kendall, which means Geovanny Soto will get the starting spot. Soto impressed many last year with his power stroke and cannon arm, so it's not surprising the Cubs would give him the starting nod.
The disappointing start last year was blamed mostly on the youth of the rookies and the newcomers. All of that should be put to rest, barring Fukudome as the team definitely got their act together midseason. The only question marks are the rotation because of the addition of Dempster, and the closer spot.
It should be a great season; emphasis on the word should because all Cubs fans know there is no such thing as a "sure thing" in baseball. One thing is for sure: They'll be fun to watch.
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