The Chicago Cubs have ended the first half of the season in the most interesting way possible. Despite going 22-28 in their last 50 games, the ball club has managed to land themselves in first place by the annual midsummer break, but not by much.
Considering each team is creeping right behind the other in a division where no team trails first place by more than 4 1/2 games, the NL Central deems itself the most competitive division in the majors, and it will be fascinating to see how it plays out.
With this in mind, President of Baseball Operations, Theo Epstein, and Manager, Joe Maddon, are keeping their struggling team in mind, and considering their options at hand.