Last season, the Chicago Cubs got a much-needed jolt from Javier Baez who finished second in the NL MVP vote. The Cubs have several candidates, with the usual suspects, included. But who could be a potential surprise on the list? We knew Baez had talent, but not many thought he would elevate his game to that level. But who might be the next to take that step?
Every year, PECOTA makes predictions. Often it gives an idea of how an individual will perform, but they still provide a team prediction. The Cubs? Dead last in the Central at 80-82.