Chicago Cubs: Why Daniel Descalso over Tommy La Stella?

Don’t get me wrong. Recent Chicago Cubs acquisition Daniel Descalso is a fine backup infielder – not a great hitter, not a great fielder, but a guy who can give you a solid at-bat and competent defense at spots all over the diamond.

He’s exactly the kind of guy that World Series winners want and need to make the cogs turn and the engine run, especially when teams get mired in the muck during the dog days of summer.

He is also coming off of his best year and has a reputation as a guy who can put together a professional plate appearance on a daily basis.