The Chicago Cubs teams of 2008 and 2009 were constructed in a dramatically different way than this current club. The Cubs won back-to-back division titles those two years, only to be shutout in the postseason both times. From old school Lou Pinella leading the group to veterans Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez anchoring the offense. But the one thing the team lacked was youth. Just two starters were under the age of 30 (Ryan Theriot, Geovany Soto). If Javier Baez snags the starting second base spot? All of the Cubs’ starting position players will be under 28.
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