After two consecutive seasons of disappointment, the 2011 Chicago Cubs have a different look going into Opening Day.
Derrek Lee is no longer starting at first base; his position now belongs to Carlos Pena. Ted Lilly is no longer in the rotation; he has been replaced by Matt Garza. Sweet Lou is no longer managing the Northsiders; Mike Quade is now the skipper.
These three changes are all going to play important roles in the Cubbies' new season, but the key player to watch this season is the long-serving Cubs' third baseman, Aramis Ramirez.
Aramis Ramirez joined the Cubs in the middle of ...
One of the best things about baseball is that it returns every spring. Each team has high hopes when they get to their spring training camp and believe that it may finally be their team's year. Well, "next year" is finally here for the Cubs and spring training is about to start in Mesa, Arizona.Last season, the Chicago Cubs finished the season with a 75-87 record. They finished in fifth place and ended the season 16 games behind the division winner, Cincinnati. Fans everywhere are hoping the 2011 campaign will be completely different.The Cubs made some big splashes this offseason ...
With MLB spring training under way and the North Siders heading south to Mesa, Arizona, it is the perfect time to start thinking about who is going to be in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 1st.The Cubs have a few newcomers filling out the roster—let's see if they make the cut to be in the starting nine.Begin Slideshow
