The Cubs headed into the offseason with some clearly defined needs and an ancillary want or three. The bullpen needed help even before Jesse Chavez left for a two-year deal with the Rangers and Brandon Morrow was ruled out for the start of the season following an elbow procedure. Adding depth to the middle infield was a must, so the Cubs went out and landed Daniel Descalso. Power move.
Okay, so that one was more of a bunt to beat the shift than a ringing double in the gap, but Descalso does at least bring defensive versatility and a measure of that veteran leadership the Cubs covet.