So thanks to PECOTA, the Chicago Cubs are headed for last place in the Central. Yep. And you know, these projections are never wrong. *HEAVY sarcasm* But for the Cubs, it would be in their best interest to embrace the new underdog role. For the last two seasons, the target was on their back. Now, they have a reprieve. When everyone is looking at you like you need to win every game? That’s when good things can happen.
One thing that was never really solved last season was the leadoff man. Ian Happ didn’t work out.