Man, after they traded for Nomar, I have no idea how they lost games. Lineup of 8 above average hitters, and a rotation of what should have been 5 top 50 starters had Dusty not broken 2 of them in 2003.
From the injury rates, that may have helped him as much as hurt him, considering he's been one of the 2-3 most durable starters over the past 10 years.
Kershaw Felix Jered Weaver Verlander Hamels Lester Buehrle Sabathia Greinke Cain But yeah, it's...pretty bleak And Sabathia's career is basically over at 33.
With Buxton's injury and depending on the flavor of SS prospect you prefer, there's a rational argument to be made that the Cubs have the top 3 prospects in baseball.
Along with Anthony Rendon and Justin Upton. EDIT: And Casey McGehee and Justin Morneau. So does he have a shot? He has a shot, but everyone on the list (aside from maybe McGehee) deserves to be there over a couple of NL selections.
Baez at 2nd. Bryant at 3B. That's a potential 125 HR infield. I bet our SS and 1B will hit a few too ????? He's suggesting that Baez and Bryant can crack 125 between the two of them.