Sometimes, Cubs fans state that the team could use an upgrade in center field, or at the lead-off spot, as if that is new information. The Cubs have been troubled in both spots, largely, since the 1950s. When they have stumbled into a player to usefully occupy both spots, they've been generally fine. From Bob Dernier and Jerome Walton to Kenny Lofton and Dexter Fowler. Oddly, teams don't want to surrender their good players any more than you want the Cubs to do the same. Which leads to my look at center fielder Jose Ortiz.
Today’s obscure Cub: Jose Ortiz
